Let Us Name Your Baby: Can Cub and Scout be Siblings?

[sophiekihm]

Hey Berries!

We introduced a new advice column today called Let Us Name Your Baby, and we’re kicking it off with a question from parents of [name_f]Scout[/name_f] [name_m]Valentine[/name_m] and [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] [name_m]Peter[/name_m].

They’re expecting their third baby — sex unknown — and are struggling to agree. The only name they overlap on is [name_m]Cub[/name_m], but can [name_m]Cub[/name_m] and [name_f]Scout[/name_f] be siblings?

[name_m]Read[/name_m] the advice from me and [name_f]Pam[/name_f] and share your thoughts here!

[Kipperbo1]

I kind of love [name_f]Alba[/name_f] for them! I think especially with a fun and quirky middle name it would be perfect. Maybe something like…
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Wednesday[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Tigerlily[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Story[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Tempest[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Wildrose[/name_f]
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]

I also love [name_m]Poe[/name_m], [name_m]Whit[/name_m] (a recent name crush of mine), [name_f]Echo[/name_f], and [name_f]Vale[/name_f] for them!
Some other ideas…
[name_f]Fable[/name_f]
[name_f]Pepper[/name_f]
[name_f]Dove[/name_f]
[name_m]Mercer[/name_m]
[name_m]Rune[/name_m]
[name_m]Tobin[/name_m]
[name_m]Granger[/name_m]

[lateaugust]

It’s so fun to read through someone’s naming process – especially when the overlap somehow lands on the wild side as it does here.

I have to say that, as fun as it is to see [name_m]Cub[/name_m], I’m not sure I can get behind it. Maybe as a nickname? I feel like it’s general enough that it could work as a nickname for just about anything (Bear → [name_m]Cub[/name_m] checks out but [name_m]Nicholas[/name_m] → [name_m]Cub[/name_m] does too).

From the suggestions, I think [name_f]Lux[/name_f], [name_m]Reeve[/name_m], [name_m]Win[/name_m], [name_m]Whit[/name_m], [name_f]Larkin[/name_f], [name_m]Kit[/name_m], and [name_f]Vale[/name_f] work really well. I was originally 100% for [name_f]Vale[/name_f] but I’m not sure if they would be bugged by [name_f]Vale[/name_f]ntine or if that’s my own overthinking.

Both [name_f]Scout[/name_f] and [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] have that C/K sound and trendy outdoorsy feel which immediately made me think of [name_m]Fox[/name_m] or [name_m]Hawk[/name_m].

I know that [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] is fairly mainstream and popular among Spanish-English families as well as those who appreciate the cross meaning. But I can’t overlook the soundalike “cruise” which makes the group sound sort of summer camp-y. [name_m]Boy[/name_m] scouts/Girl Scouts/cub scouts, cruising around the lake, hiking through the woods.

For girls, I don’t think [name_f]Alba[/name_f] is out of the question. It seems like a match for [name_m]Valentine[/name_m] and [name_m]Cruz[/name_m], maybe a little less Scount and [name_m]Peter[/name_m]. [name_f]Tigerlily[/name_f] feels a little bolder than [name_f]Scout[/name_f] and [name_m]Cruz[/name_m], but as a middle name it brings the wild nature theme in without overpowering.

Individual name predictions

[name_m]Boy[/name_m]: [name_m]Boone[/name_m], [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m], [name_m]Finch[/name_m], [name_m]Fox[/name_m], [name_m]Hawk[/name_m], [name_m]Huck[/name_m] / [name_m]Huxley[/name_m], [name_m]Kestrel[/name_m]

[name_f]Girl[/name_f]: [name_f]Bijou[/name_f], [name_f]Lark[/name_f], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f], [name_f]Vega[/name_f], [name_f]Vesper[/name_f], [name_f]Wren[/name_f]

Any: [name_f]Arden[/name_f], [name_m]Cielo[/name_m], [name_m]Grey[/name_m], [name_f]Indigo[/name_f], [name_f]Lake[/name_f], [name_m]Paz[/name_m], [name_m]Sol[/name_m]

Combo prediction ideas

[name_f]Arden[/name_f] [name_f]Junia[/name_f]
[name_f]Bijou[/name_f] [name_f]Cataleya[/name_f]
[name_m]Carmen[/name_m] [name_f]Tigerlily[/name_f]
[name_f]Lake[/name_f] [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]

[name_m]Fox[/name_m] [name_m]Augustine[/name_m]
[name_m]Huxley[/name_m] [name_m]Ignatius[/name_m]
[name_f]Indigo[/name_f] [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m]
[name_m]Kestrel[/name_m] [name_m]Xavier[/name_m]

[Casea33]

I think [name_f]Alba[/name_f] would be fine. Better to have a name you love them a matched set. For a boy I’d go [name_m]Kit[/name_m], [name_m]Fox[/name_m], [name_m]Barrett[/name_m] or [name_m]Thatcher[/name_m].

[readingreverie]

I definitely agree with the “No” on [name_m]Cub[/name_m]. To be honest, I initially didn’t even think of the [name_m]Cub[/name_m] Scouts, but was focused on the feeling of them almost sounding team-y together (like a sports team called the Cubs and one called the Scouts, IDK!) and also being very animal-y in my mind. With the bear connection with [name_m]Cub[/name_m] and [name_f]Scout[/name_f] reminding me of birds, for some reason. Anyhow, I also think the name would be a little likely for teasing. If they’re really set on it, I’d recommend doing [name_m]Bear[/name_m], and using the nickname [name_m]Cub[/name_m].

With that being said, I do like [name_f]Alba[/name_f] for them, like many do! [name_f]My[/name_f] first thought was [name_f]Scout[/name_f], [name_m]Cruz[/name_m], and [name_f]Alba[/name_f] sound very Spanish, very bright, and very fun!

Some other ideas -

[name_m]Boy[/name_m]: [name_m]Valor[/name_m], [name_m]Hart[/name_m], [name_m]Rome[/name_m], [name_m]Zen[/name_m], [name_m]Fen[/name_m], [name_m]Wells[/name_m], [name_m]Bodhi[/name_m], [name_m]Lev[/name_m]

Girls: [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Lune[/name_f], [name_m]Wilde[/name_m], [name_f]Cleo[/name_f], [name_f]Neve[/name_f], [name_f]Blue[/name_f], [name_f]Rue[/name_f], [name_f]Juno[/name_f]

Any: [name_f]Greer[/name_f], [name_f]Fable[/name_f], [name_f]Moon[/name_f], [name_f]Blair[/name_f], [name_m]Clark[/name_m], [name_f]Echo[/name_f], [name_f]Bliss[/name_f], [name_m]Brooks[/name_m]

[Greyblue]

I love [name_f]Alba[/name_f] for them - something fun and zippy about it.

[name_m]Cub[/name_m], not so much - the Cub/Scout this is a bit much, [name_m]Cub[/name_m] and [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] are visually similar, and I’m not quite sure I like it as a name with the stylish-but-not-at-all-overused vibe of their other names.

[name_f]Lux[/name_f], [name_f]Nyx[/name_f], and [name_m]Reeve[/name_m] are great! I like [name_m]Win[/name_m], but maybe as [name_f]Wynn[/name_f] or [name_f]Wynne[/name_f]. [name_m]Poe[/name_m], [name_m]Reef[/name_m] and [name_m]Whit[/name_m] are very cool - [name_m]Poe[/name_m] has the cutesy feel of [name_m]Cub[/name_m], but the literary feel of [name_f]Scout[/name_f], and the sound-alike [name_m]Beau[/name_m] makes it feel cool like [name_m]Cruz[/name_m].

Not a big fan of [name_f]Alpha[/name_f] (weird internet/ fandom associations, “alpha male” internet things) but I do like [name_f]Larkin[/name_f], [name_f]Story[/name_f], [name_m]Locke[/name_m], [name_m]Kit[/name_m] and [name_f]Rio[/name_f] - especially those last two!

I’d suggest:

[name_f]Astrid[/name_f]

[name_m]Orson[/name_m] (‘bear cub’ - is that too obvious?)

[name_f]Vita[/name_f]

[name_m]Forest[/name_m]

[name_f]Winry[/name_f]

[name_m]Townes[/name_m]

[name_m]Royce[/name_m]

[name_m]Rocco[/name_m]

[name_f]Nell[/name_f]

[name_m]Truman[/name_m]

[Dragonrescuer]

I agree that [name_m]Cub[/name_m] isn’t the best name choice. I would also like to advise against the name, [name_f]Panda[/name_f].

There was also a feeling of travel and adventure to their name choices and I leaned into that with these suggestions.

Boys:

[name_m]Jett[/name_m]
[name_m]Finn[/name_m]
[name_m]Ryder[/name_m]
[name_m]Marco[/name_m]
[name_m]Flores[/name_m]

Girls:

[name_f]Alma[/name_f] - means independent spirit
[name_f]Zita[/name_f] - means the seeker
[name_f]Brisa[/name_f]
[name_m]Sparrow[/name_m]
[name_m]Junot[/name_m]
[name_f]Tigre[/name_f]
[name_f]Dia[/name_f]

Suggestions I like:

[name_f]Girl[/name_f]:

[name_f]Story[/name_f]
[name_f]Rio[/name_f]
[name_m]Kestrel[/name_m]

[name_m]Boy[/name_m]:

[name_m]Kit[/name_m]
[name_m]Reef[/name_m]
[name_m]Hawk[/name_m]
[name_m]Fox[/name_m]

[may.rose]

Oh, I’m loving this! I agree with y’alls takes. I would personally suggest [name_m]Cove[/name_m], [name_m]Bram[/name_m], or [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] if they have a boy.

[missmini]

For all that is holy, do not make your child’s legal name [name_f]Panda[/name_f]. What a ridiculous suggestion.

[Iloveart18]

I agree with [name_f]Pam[/name_f] and Sophie; [name_m]Cub[/name_m] and [name_f]Scout[/name_f] cannot work together. [name_f]Alba[/name_f] is not bad with [name_f]Scout[/name_f] and [name_m]Cruz[/name_m], but it is different in style (more traditional and fully feminine).

From Pam’s list, I like [name_m]Reeve[/name_m] for a girl and [name_m]Poe[/name_m] for a boy. I also like Sophie’s suggestion of [name_f]Vale[/name_f].

Girls’ Names:
[name_f]Blair[/name_f]
[name_f]Dove[/name_f]
[name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f]Mauve[/name_f]
[name_f]Wren[/name_f]

Boys’ Names:
[name_m]Ace[/name_m]
[name_m]Beau[/name_m] (similar to Bear)
[name_m]Flynn[/name_m]
[name_m]Kane[/name_m]
[name_m]Rhett[/name_m] (similar literary heritage to Scout)

Either:
[name_m]Blake[/name_m]
[name_m]Denver[/name_m]
[name_m]Hollis[/name_m] (has a bit of history, but retains unisex surname style)
[name_m]Perry[/name_m]
[name_m]River[/name_m]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps.

[aylacoggins]

Okay I may be in the minority but [name_m]Cub[/name_m] is so cute and works well with the sibset. (Cub [name_f]Scout[/name_f] association doesn’t bother me much)
They also both agree and both love it!
[name_f]Alba[/name_f] works well enough too and is a beautiful name.

[river_dweller]

First off [name_m]Cub[/name_m] and [name_m]Hartford[/name_m] are cute!!

[name_m]Cruz[/name_m] & [name_f]Scout[/name_f] are giving off playful, posh vibes. Heard of, but not popular.

[name_f]Wildrose[/name_f]
[name_m]Sparrow[/name_m]
[name_m]Tigris[/name_m]
[name_f]Cricket[/name_f]
[name_f]Topaz[/name_f]
[name_f]Bluebell[/name_f]
[name_m]Merritt[/name_m]

[name_m]Montana[/name_m]
[name_m]Zeus[/name_m]
Alpine
[name_m]Koda[/name_m]
[name_m]Hutch[/name_m]
Smoak
[name_m]Oz[/name_m]
[name_m]Rafe[/name_m]
[name_m]Buck[/name_m]
[name_m]Pluto[/name_m]
[name_m]Mack[/name_m]
[name_m]Jett[/name_m]

Unisex:
[name_f]Berry[/name_f]
[name_m]Ace[/name_m]
[name_f]Otter[/name_f]
Tidal
[name_f]Clove[/name_f]
[name_f]Bird[/name_f]
[name_f]Snow[/name_f]
[name_m]Skipper[/name_m]
[name_f]Sutton[/name_f]

Other ideas:
[name_f]Marla[/name_f]
[name_f]Elvira[/name_f]
[name_f]Edna[/name_f]
[name_f]Nina[/name_f]

[name_m]Jefferson[/name_m]
[name_m]Chaplin[/name_m]
[name_m]Hamilton[/name_m]
Carpenter / Carp

[Adalee]

Please pick [name_f]Poet[/name_f]! [name_f]Scout[/name_f], [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] and [name_f]Poet[/name_f] is giving me all the feels.

[gabhart]

I love [name_f]Scout[/name_f], [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] & [name_m]Win[/name_m] / [name_m]Wynn[/name_m] or [name_f]Scout[/name_f], [name_m]Cruz[/name_m] & Whit!! oh! and [name_m]Poe[/name_m]!

while trying not to duplicate previous suggestions, I also would consider:

[name_m]Rye[/name_m]
[name_f]Rowe[/name_f]
[name_m]Dell[/name_m]
[name_m]Moore[/name_m]
[name_m]Lee[/name_m]
[name_m]Hale[/name_m] or [name_m]Hal[/name_m]
[name_m]Woods[/name_m]
[name_m]Rune[/name_m] or [name_m]Roone[/name_m]
[name_m]Dune[/name_m]
[name_m]Moe[/name_m]
[name_m]Cal[/name_m]
[name_m]Pascoe[/name_m]
[name_m]Finn[/name_m]
[name_m]Mael[/name_m]
[name_m]Hill[/name_m]
[name_m]Des[/name_m] or [name_m]Desi[/name_m] [pronounced dez or dezi]
[name_m]Penn[/name_m] or [name_m]Fenn[/name_m]
[name_f]Rae[/name_f] / [name_m]Ray[/name_m]
[name_m]Beck[/name_m]
[name_f]Lua[/name_f]
[name_f]Love[/name_f]
[name_m]Lowe[/name_m]
[name_f]Tove[/name_f] or [name_f]Tova[/name_f]
[name_m]Ridge[/name_m]
[name_m]Mars[/name_m]
[name_m]Merce[/name_m]
[name_f]Plum[/name_f]
[name_m]Shep[/name_m]
[name_m]Van[/name_m]
[name_m]Venn[/name_m]
[name_m]Lynx[/name_m]
[name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Swan[/name_f]
[name_m]Acre[/name_m]
[name_f]Bay[/name_f]
[name_m]Byrd[/name_m]
[name_f]Day[/name_f]
[name_m]Fate[/name_m]
[name_m]Frost[/name_m]
[name_m]Jay[/name_m]
[name_m]Suede[/name_m]
[name_m]Tiller[/name_m]
[name_f]Ayn[/name_f]
[name_f]Doe[/name_f]
[name_f]Flair[/name_f]
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_m]Grove[/name_m]
[name_f]Isle[/name_f]
[name_m]Ochre[/name_m]
[name_f]Valley[/name_f]
[name_m]Vern[/name_m]

[EdgeOfTheMeadow]

Firstly, I’m a little worried about myself that it took me a minute to see the connection between [name_f]Scout[/name_f] and [name_m]Cub[/name_m] I think the birth order threw me off. I have to say I don’t think [name_m]Cub[/name_m] should be totally off the table because of this, but what about [name_m]Coby[/name_m], [name_m]Kobe[/name_m], [name_m]Corban[/name_m] or Koban?

[name_f]My[/name_f] wildcard suggestion is [name_m]Rook[/name_m].