Yeah, that make sense. I guess when I say “grounding middle" I just mean a more classic name to fall back on. So I like the idea of [name_m]Invictus[/name_m] [name_m]Stone[/name_m] [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] rather than something like [name_m]Invictus[/name_m] [name_m]Stone[/name_m] [name_m]Lazarus[/name_m], which is just a bunch of wild names stacked on top of one another. You’re absolutely right, most people would only ever know him as his first name, regardless of what his middle names are, but when thinking in terms of actual kids, I always like the idea of a first name I adore, a cool middle name I love, and a more normal middle name for a simpler option.
[name_m]Alexander[/name_m] is sentimental to me, and I do love it, but I just feel like there are so many names I love more, and I just couldn’t see myself giving a child such a classic first name. Nothing wrong with the classics, they’re just not my thing.
I love the term “practicality goggles” and I appreciate all your input. Thank you so much!