We’re struggling to agree on a name for our new little guy and running out of time. Our family has been very vocal making it difficult for me to pull the trigger. We also come from very large families, so our naming pool feels pretty shallow.
Siblings - [name_m]Grant[/name_m] [name_m]Stephen[/name_m] and [name_f]Mira[/name_f] [name_f]Ellinor[/name_f]
Our current list
[name_u]Reid[/name_u] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m]
[name_m]Abram[/name_m] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m] (experiencing some strong family resistance with this one, however it is my husband’s #1)
[name_m]Beckett[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m] (very positive feedback, however I’m concerned it is getting too popular)
[name_u]Barrett[/name_u] [name_m]William[/name_m]
We’re open to new suggestions, but the MN should remain [name_m]Phillip[/name_m] or [name_m]William[/name_m].
I really like [name_m]Abram[/name_m] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m], and if both you guys love it I wouldn’t worry too much about family opinions. If your family’s thoughts matter a lot to you, I would pick [name_u]Barrett[/name_u] [name_m]William[/name_m]: similar sound to [name_m]Beckett[/name_m], but not quite as popular. Congrats on baby 3!
[name_m]Abram[/name_m] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m] is so sweet! Your family may not like it now but if it suits your little boy it could grow on them very quickly. Maybe they are just having trouble connecting with it without seeing it on him like you can. I think if you both love it then choose it
I like [name_u]Reid[/name_u] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m] and [name_m]Beckett[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m] the best! I don’t think [name_m]Beckett[/name_m] is really that popular. If he meets one or two others in his lifetime, so what? Something to bond over! If you love a name, don’t let popularity deter you from using it.
I like all your suggestions! Though I have the same hesitation with [name_m]Beckett[/name_m] that you do. And I have a bit of an old-man feeling for [name_u]Barrett[/name_u] - maybe because of the nn [name_u]Barry[/name_u]?
[name_u]Reid[/name_u] and [name_m]Abram[/name_m] are my favourites. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t family bother you with [name_m]Abram[/name_m]- once they love your son they will love the name. However, I wonder if you would consider just [name_m]Bram[/name_m]? It has the B start that you seem to like, as well as the short and sweet nature that draws me to [name_u]Reid[/name_u], and the strength of [name_u]Barrett[/name_u] and [name_m]Beckham[/name_m].
I also like pp’s suggestion of [name_m]Bram[/name_m]. My favourites on your list are [name_u]Barrett[/name_u] and [name_u]Reid[/name_u]. I suggest that you don’t entertain further “suggestions” from family when baby’s due date is so close as it could undermine your final choice and cause you to question the name that you do choose. When they meet your new little guy, they will associate his name with him and all will be fine!
I should clarify regarding [name_m]Abram[/name_m]–I’m not super concerned about the family members who don’t like it. Here lies the bigger issue–after I said that we were considering [name_m]Abram[/name_m] my sister declared that it was her favorite name when she was pregnant with her now 18 month old son. She and I discussed names on many occasions before my nephew was born and I never once heard her mention [name_m]Abram[/name_m], so this surprised me. At a recent gathering several family members were inquiring about names when my sister came in and announced that the one name I should NOT be considering is [name_m]Abram[/name_m]. It took my husband 5 months to come around to [name_m]Abram[/name_m] and he isn’t crazy about anything else, however it’s now lost a bit of it’s luster for me. Thoughts? Would you disregard the name in this situation?
The Dracula association ruined [name_m]Bram[/name_m] for my husband.
I think all of your names are good choices. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you know your sister’s reason for not using [name_m]Abram[/name_m]? Is it likely she will get another chance to use it? It is too bad that she has put you off of it a little. It is a great name. I think my next favorite from your list is [name_u]Reid[/name_u]. But you can’t go wrong with any. Oh I just want to add that I don’t think you should give up [name_m]Abram[/name_m] just yet. It would be unfair for you to not use a name you and your husband both like and then your sister never use it either.
I like all of the names on your list with [name_m]Abram[/name_m] being my favourite. The naming process can sometimes be pretty hard and emotional, especially when letting other people weigh in on the decision. I think once everyone meets your son, whatever his name might be all hard feelings from the naming process will be long gone… Plus is it not better that your sister loves the name than absolutely hates it?
My preference starting with favourite:
[name_m]Abram[/name_m] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m]
[name_m]Beckett[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m]
[name_u]Reid[/name_u] [name_m]Phillip[/name_m]
[name_u]Barrett[/name_u] [name_m]William[/name_m]
Some suggestions:
[name_m]Abel[/name_m]
[name_m]Gabriel[/name_m]
[name_m]Abner[/name_m]
[name_m]Gable[/name_m]
[name_m]Brooks[/name_m]
[name_m]Bennett[/name_m]
[name_m]Breccan[/name_m]
[name_m]Beckett[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m]…love this so much! [name_m]Abram[/name_m] sounds “old man” to me and I thought about the Dracula thing with [name_m]Bram[/name_m] as well! [name_u]Reid[/name_u] [name_m]Philip[/name_m] is equally wonderful…I’m just partial to [name_m]Beckett[/name_m]!
