Mamas Who Love Unusual Names - Help!

We are expecting our first little boy in [name_f]April[/name_f]. [name_u]Ever[/name_u] since I became pregnant I have felt that his name should be [name_u]Aidan[/name_u], but I cringe because the name is so very popular right now. But it feels so right for this little boy in my tummy. His middle name will be Parmalee - named after a character in a western novel my husband loves. Because DH chose his middle name he has given me complete control of the first name and I struggle every day. I love unusual old fashioned, strong names. Also love nature names. I prefer his name not end with an S since our last name begins with one. His sister is [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] ([name_f]Eliza[/name_f]) [name_u]Murray[/name_u]. I would love to hear your ideas. Thank you!!

There is nothing wrong with [name_u]Aidan[/name_u]! It’s a lovely name, which is why it became popular. I was a little concerned about using a more popular name, too. The list we went in with only had one top thousand name, [name_m]Odin[/name_m]. Then we meet our little boy and ended up using a name that we had kind of pushed aside because of popularity… I think it stayed in our heads because it was the right name. Please don’t choose a name that you love less just so he isn’t another [name_u]Aidan[/name_u]. I’m certain that you’ll regret it.

That said, here are names that I think feel similar to Aidan but are a little less popular:

Alden
Asher
Bram
Adrian
Callum
Rhys
Simon
Ash
Jarvis
Malcolm
Leander
Oleander
Stellan
Calvin
Drake
Rowan
Orion
August
Theo
Blaine

[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_u]Aidan[/name_u] are perfect! I think they are a great sibset and great on their own. If [name_u]Aidan[/name_u] feels right, and there are no other names you are dying to use, go for it.

Thank you all, you are making me feel better! I’ve always liked the name [name_u]Aidan[/name_u] but never considered using it before I got pregnant, simply because Aidian and the sound-alike names have been all the rage. Then I got pregnant with a little boy…and he just is an [name_u]Aidan[/name_u], I know. ::hugs:: and thank you for your wisdom.

You wouldn’t want to go too out there with a classic sibling of [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] anyway…[name_u]Aidan[/name_u] is a fine name if it feels right. And goes with [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] well. But if you still want suggestions:
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] Parmalee
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] Parmalee
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] Parmalee
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] Parmalee

[name_u]Aidan[/name_u] is lovely, and fits well with [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]. There have been a few posts recently about how “popular” names are nowhere near as popular as they used to be. Maybe someone can point you in the direction of those posts? It should ease your worry. :slight_smile:

I’m pretty tired of [name_u]Aiden[/name_u]/[name_u]Ayden[/name_u]/[name_u]Aden[/name_u] etc, but it’s only because I’ve started hearing it so often. When I first heard it I loved it–it’s ancient, it’s Irish, it’s accessible and friendly-sounding–and the original [name_u]Aidan[/name_u] is by far my favorite spelling. The name’s popularity ensures that lots of people will like it. If it’s right for you, that’s fine. And the middle name Parmalee (I love [name_m]Louis[/name_m] L’Amour’s Sackett books!) does a lot to give it an exciting edge.

Congratulations!

[name_u]Aidan[/name_u] is (beautiful) Parmalee is fantastic! And they sound absolutely wonderful together—name him what you love…