I’m due in 6 weeks and can’t decide on a boy name. I feel like they’re just all so common and overused? I saw a post on here earlier where someone was giving examples of a first and middle name with beautiful meanings behind them. So please share your favorite name combos and the meaning behind them. Thanks!
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I don’t really have combos, I’m struggling for a boy’s name too, here are some I like that I can’t use for a reason or another:
[name_m]Sirius[/name_m] (brightest star in the sky)
[name_u]Orion[/name_u] (a constellation I always like for no particular reason)
[name_u]Zephyr[/name_u] (west wind, the breeze of spring)
[name_m]Mael[/name_m] (Prince)
[name_m]Oswald[/name_m] (divine power)
[name_m]Orson[/name_m] (little bear)
Ayur (moon)
[name_m]Adriel[/name_m] (one who follows [name_m]God[/name_m], not too fond of the meaning but it’s so pretty)
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Was there a particular meaning you’d like to convey?
Here are some names that have beautiful meanings (in my opinion). If I knew a bit more about your style and desired message I could [hopefully] be of more help!)
These are beautiful combinations I don’t ever plan to use for myself (I don’t like repeating first initials among siblings):
+Ambrose Christopher “immortal bearer of Christ”
+Amias Nathaniel or Amias Theodore “loved gift of God”
+Amos Gabriel or Amos Othniel “carried by God; God is my strength” or “carried by God; lion of God/strength of God)
+Balin Dominic “mighty sword belonging to the Lord” In Christianity the “sword” is the Spirit/Word of God (just in case you didn’t already know 
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+Hugo Prosper “heart, mind, soul prosper”
+Hugo Leon or Hugo Lionel or Hugo Leonidas “heart, mind, soul [of a] lion
+Hugo Christopher “heart, mind, soul bearer of Christ)
+Jasper Hugo or Casper Hugo “bringer of treasure, heart, mind, soul” (related to a Bible verse about the heart bringing forth good from the “good treasure” stored within.)
+Cashel Vincent “castle/fortress conquering” (related to overcoming in Christ and God being a “fortress” to the believer.)
+Florin Christopher or Florian Christopher “flourishing bearer of Christ”
+Leonidas Christopher or Lionel Christopher “lion, bearer of Christ” (related to a verse about being bold as a lion)
+Matthias Valor “gift of God; valor”
+Oswald Matthew or Oswald Theodore or Oswald Nathaniel or Oswald Jack “divine power; gift of God or God is gracious” (symbolic of the gracious gift of freedom/power to overcome granted by God through Christ)
+Prosper Nicolas “prosper victorious people” (the spiritual prospering that believers gain through victory in Christ.)
+Valentine Christopher “strong & healthy bearer of Christ”
If you have a more specific idea of what you’d like to convey and a couple names you like I can help with a combo that suits you better if none of these are your style!
Also if meaningful biblical combinations interest you, I have a thread dedicated to that (I can link it here for you if you are interested) 
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I’m pretty terrible with name meanings, both remembering them and putting them together, especially for someone who spends so much time immersed in names as a hobby 
But here are a few ‘meaningful combos’
[name_m]Maxen[/name_m] [name_m]Irving[/name_m] ‘great, green river’
[name_u]Blythe[/name_u] [name_m]Tarka[/name_m] ‘cheerful, wandering as water’
[name_m]Aurelian[/name_m] [name_f]Prideaux[/name_f] ‘golden meadow’
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m] [name_m]Lucian[/name_m] ‘laughter and light’
[name_m]Oisin[/name_m] [name_m]Miro[/name_m] ‘peaceful little deer’
[name_m]Ambrose[/name_m] [name_m]Dalziel[/name_m] ‘immortal white field’
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This is boy number 5. Siblings are [name_m]Theodore[/name_m], [name_u]Levi[/name_u], [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] and [name_u]Rhys[/name_u]. The one name I do like but my husband does not is [name_u]Luca[/name_u].
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[name_m]Sholto[/name_m] [name_m]Felix[/name_m] (sower of happiness and good fortune)
[name_m]Otto[/name_m] [name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] (prosperous traveller)
[name_m]Nevan[/name_m] [name_m]Silas[/name_m] (little saint of the forest)
[name_u]Ezra[/name_u] [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] (help and brave counsel / brave, helpful counsel)
[name_m]Solomon[/name_m] [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] (peaceful mind / peace of mind)
I would love the link to that thread! I tend to lean towards biblical or nature inspired names. Thank you!
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[name_u]Welcome[/name_u]!
It depends on what you want! You could go directly biblical or you could do something like:
Rowell [name_u]Darby[/name_u] which is “spring/well” + “deer park” which is reminiscent of [name_u]Psalm[/name_u] 23 just in a more indirect way.
Other names less common biblical and/or nature names:
[name_m]Jorah[/name_m]
[name_m]Hananiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Jeriah[/name_m]
[name_u]Cedar[/name_u]
[name_m]Xavier[/name_m]
[name_m]Osias[/name_m]
[name_m]Jerome[/name_m]
[name_m]Zadok[/name_m]
[name_m]Benaiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Reuben[/name_m]
Hopefully these help!
Here is the link:
The names there are particularly matched to specific readings so you may or may not find something you like!
As far as names that go with your boys I think of (not sure what is popular in your area);
Theodore, Levi, Isaac, Rhys &…
Adler “eagle” (brings to mind the verse in Isaiah, “mount up like eagles”, though some sources say the translation “vultures” would be more accurate.) A very handsome choice, I think!
Amos “carried by God”
Asher “blessed, happy”
Barnabas/Barnaby “son of consolation”
Benaiah “built by God”
Felix “happy; fortunate”
Galvin “sparrow”
Josiah “God supports; heals”
Silas (disciple who ministered/traveled with Paul) “of the forest” or “prayed for”
Jude/Judah “praised”
Nolan “champion”
Zane “God is gracious”
Xander “defender of mankind”
Otis “wealthy” (treasures in heaven, spiritually prosperous, etc.)
Dalton “the settlement in the valley” (can be a picture of looking to God for strength in struggles/hardships/lowly places when paired with a middle like Amos or Gabriel, etc.)
If you think of a specific message I can give you suggestions based on that as well
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I love [name_m]Felix[/name_m] [name_u]Dawson[/name_u]! [name_m]Felix[/name_m] means happy or lucky and [name_u]Dawson[/name_u] means beloved or favorite. As someone who has struggled with infertility I find these both to be very meaningful names!
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