Similar to many other threads, we are nearing D-[name_u]Day[/name_u], the launch codes are imputed, almost ready to fire, but we are lacking the fuel to fire and commit to a name.
We’re a bit of an odd couple, want our kids to be one of a kind and a name to go with it.
Already have one son, [name_m]Archer[/name_m], which at the time was rare and unique. Named for a family member [name_m]Archibald[/name_m]. But we’re a little disappointed that it’s now trending.
Now a second son is on the way, we’d like a name that’s unlikely to ever be a top 100. But not hipster that’d will look too trendy at some point.
Also our last name is a female first name, so it’s important to offset with a stronger sounding first name.
The list as it stands with a month to go…
[name_u]Dane[/name_u] - safe choice, not crazy but not common
[name_m]Hardy[/name_m] - nickname first name, family ties, would prefer a name that gets us to the nn, but don’t like them. Ex. [name_m]Gerhard[/name_m], [name_m]Reinhard[/name_m], [name_m]Leonhard[/name_m].
[name_m]Anders[/name_m] - Really like it, really don’t like the nn [name_u]Andy[/name_u]. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t want to tell ppl to not call him [name_u]Andy[/name_u].
Barenger - [name_m]Uber[/name_m] unique, like nn [name_m]Bear[/name_m] and Baren, may be awkward and we get incredibly mixed opinions on it.
[name_m]Leif[/name_m] - I like a lot, She doesn’t.
[name_m]Dax[/name_m] - She likes a lot, I don’t.
Likely to choose one of these with another as a middle name. [name_m]Will[/name_m] have a second middle name, [name_m]Von[/name_m]. Last name is K.
Ex. [name_m]Anders[/name_m] [name_m]Hardy[/name_m] [name_m]Von[/name_m] K
Any of these horrible? Any combinations you’d avoid? Any you think will be a popular name in the future? [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t hold back. Won’t take Offence.
Cheers and thanks for the opinions.