[name_m]Hi[/name_m]! [name_f][/name_f]As I await surgery, I have been scrolling thru and revamping my boy list [name_f][/name_f]- after finding out that some didn’t work with my last name sigh[name_f][/name_f]. Although, lucky for me, I don’t keep a long list, so it hasn’t been too bad. [name_f][/name_f]Anyways, despite the hardships of having to let go of a few genuine loves, I have been making great progress and am quite enjoying what I am coming up with and/or finding.
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Currently, I was exploring middle names to go with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]. For some reason, I am seemingly leaning for a ‘F’ letter middle name. [name_f][/name_f]I have come across these 3 and included abit of my own thought process. What are your general opinions [name_f][/name_f]- like(s)/dislike(s)? What pairs best with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]?
[name_m]Finnian[/name_m] is a reoccuring love of mine. He has been on my list before and wasn’t taken off for any ill reasons, he has always been such a sweet name. A question is my mind though would be if this is too soft paired with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]- being also a softer sounding name. Otherwise, I think he is lovely!
[name_m]Finnick[/name_m] is a new find for me and actually on an old NB forum. I liked the sharp sound to him almost as though he is heard of but like he would be a classic that isn’t used often. I did find that there is abit less info on this name compared to the others. I did want a name that has/can stand the test of time and not something viewed so much as trendy/made-up. Also, if I should be concerned of the ‘Hunger Games’ association. At the same time, I feel like this could be the happy middle ground combining the sounds of both [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] and [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m]. Again though, I do believe he is lovely!
[name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] is also a new find for me from a NB forum. I really enjoyed the sound of this name almost as though it is familiar. [name_f]My[/name_f] concerns would be if this name is just too much or too old sounding or too out there compared to my other choices or even if it is too surnamey? Is he too much where people will turn an eyebrow? I was glad though that I could confirm that [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] isn’t trendy/made-up and I do believe even if he may not fit, that he too is lovely!
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I appreciate it if you made it this far and took the time to read. Thank you!
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P.S. [name_f][/name_f]- If you want to see how it would fit with my entire list I will include that here.
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From your list, I think [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] fits the best!! He has a very spunky [name_f]Irish[/name_f] feel (not too soft at all imo), and I really like the way he flows with the rest of your boys combos!!
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] is not my favorite. While I do like [name_m]Finnick[/name_m], he feels a little whimsical / fairytale compared to your other more grounded classic middles.
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] is a sleeper pick that I actually love!! I much prefer him pronounced FEN-nick (no W sound), which I think makes him feel very posh and fancy!!
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I think [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] fits best, but I love [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] the most!!
[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] → I like this! [name_m]Handsome[/name_m] and bright with a cool stylish edge [name_f][/name_f]- and I think that edge balances out the softer sounds
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] → it has a zippy sound, with a touch of flair and brightness. I don’t think it sounds overly made up [name_f][/name_f]- more like a surname turned given name? [name_f][/name_f]That said, I do find this combo slightly choppy [name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- as if I want a tiny bit more to it?
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] → handsome with a hint of elegance, but a cheeky kind of charm to it. I don’t think it’s too surname-y or out there [name_f][/name_f]- especially for a middle name paired with a solid, classic, and familiar first name. If it helps at all, I know a real life [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m]
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I think [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] is my favorite over all, followed by [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m], then [name_m]Finnick[/name_m], but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them tbh
[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] ~ definitely my favourite! I think [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] is handsome, outdoorsy and romantic. I really like the overall sound of [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] and I love the love you have for [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] as well.
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] ~ I think [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] is quirky, fun and eclectic. However I’m not overly keen on the repeated C sound of the two names together. I definitely prefer [name_m]Finnian[/name_m].
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] ~ this name feels distinguished and handsome. I prefer the flow of [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] it’s just not as stunted in comparison to [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] despite both having the repeated ‘ck’ sound.
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They are all lovely my favourite is [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m].
Really like [name_m]Finnick[/name_m]! It’s fresh and cool and while I realize you’re talking middle names but I do like all the nicknames associated as well.
I love [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]! [name_f][/name_f] He was my favorite boys’ name for years. [name_f][/name_f] I am intrigued by the idea of an F middle with him; I love the idea of [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m]! [name_f][/name_f] I don’t think he’s too soft at all, although I do think [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] does make him a little more jaunty?
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[name_m]Finnick[/name_m] I can’t separate from hunger games but it does have a nice sound. [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] I like! [name_f][/name_f] I just like [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] more.
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[name_f]My[/name_f] first thought with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] for an F name was the classic Frederick—I think that makes a great pairing!—but I think [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Franklin[/name_m] would be nice too, if you’re looking for ideas!
From first glance, I like [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] the best! I like the hard C sound in [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] and [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] both and the way they flow together! I don’t hate any of these combos though!
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After reading your thoughts, I agree about [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] almost feeling too soft with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]. [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] just has that harsh C sound to it that makes the whole name feel harsher to me. I agree about [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] almost feeling like a happy medium between [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] and [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m]. I like [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m] second best as a pairing for [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]. I don’t think it’s too out there, [name_f][/name_f] I just like [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] better.
Thank you for your thoughts! [name_f][/name_f]I am doing okay. [name_f][/name_f]I was surprised to see all the love for [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m]! I have no personal associations of ever hearing it used I was unsure of how it would be taken. [name_f][/name_f]Although, with my names, I think I am leaning [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] and glad you didn’t find the combo too soft [name_f][/name_f] But, I am still sitting on all 3.
Thank you for your thoughts! [name_f][/name_f]I am doing okay. [name_f][/name_f]I do also agree that [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] gives me a handsome bright look too [name_f][/name_f] I do understand what you mean about [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] especially when I say it outloud. It does seem to sort of just end abruptly. And I absolutely love that you have heard of a Fenwick!!! Soo handsome! I have no personal experience with the name and that always makes me soo hesitant. I am soo quite unadventurous with names [name_f][/name_f]But I do think I am leaning [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m]
Thank you for your thoughts! [name_f][/name_f]I am doing okay. [name_f][/name_f]I do agree with you completely. I hadnt realized until you mentioned it just how much love for [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] I do actually have. I do think you nailed it that the hard ‘C’ in [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] follwed by the hard “ck” at the end of [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] is probably what throws off the flow and makes it feel abrupt. [name_f][/name_f]I am leaning toward [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f] and have been still sitting on all 3 combos. I may poll them just to see for number purposes.
Thank you for your thoughts! [name_f][/name_f]I am doing okay. [name_f][/name_f]I love how [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] feels soo cool and heard of but not used often. I thought the possibility of nicknames for him was soo cool too! He is a great option
Thank you for your thoughts! [name_f][/name_f]Im doing okay. [name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caleb[/name_m] has been a love of mine for definitely 10yrs! I just love everything about him. I thought the ‘F’ middle name was interesting as well and wanted to see where it’d take me. [name_f][/name_f]I think I am leaning [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] [name_f][/name_f]I did think about [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] after your suggestion and it did give him more energy for sure, but for me I think [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] felt almost too surnamey, but perhaps could be because it was the surname of my Grade 3 teacher [name_f][/name_f]- which I have no idea why I have remembered that
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I have definitely been considering [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]. It could also serve as an honour. I just didnt know (yet) if I love it enough. Though, [name_m]Franklin[/name_m] feels abit too connected to the turtle for me, which is soo silly I know. I have the same reservations with using [name_f]Fiona[/name_f] for a girl due to Shrek.
Thank you for your thoughts! [name_f][/name_f]Im doing okay. [name_f][/name_f]I can see and understand how [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] feels softer. And I do still think that [name_m]Finnick[/name_m] is such a cool and handsome combination of [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] and [name_m]Fenwick[/name_m]. This is definitely is what makes choosing soo hard [name_f][/name_f] They are all soo handsome! I think for number purposes I do need to poll them for sure! Either I am struggling to find names or it is sooo hard to decide
Thank you!! [name_f][/name_f] I appreciate the reassurance on [name_m]Owen[/name_m] [name_m]Luke[/name_m], both names I have loved for awhile, but a new combo I have just put together so I was still abit cautious of him. Very glad to hear some love for him too!!
[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] followed by an F name is fun; I do really love [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] Frederick/Frederic and [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m]! [name_f][/name_f] I had forgotten about that [name_m]Franklin[/name_m] tbh; a mysician I used to love has sons named [name_m]Will[/name_m] [name_m]Franklin[/name_m] (double barrel) and [name_m]Caleb[/name_m], so I think that’s why I went to [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Franklin[/name_m]! [name_f][/name_f] I think [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finlo[/name_m] or [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Fintan[/name_m] would be other fun [name_m]Finn[/name_m] names to go with [name_m]Caleb[/name_m]! [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Elias[/name_m] [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] was my old combo but an F name gives [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] some vibrancy I like a lot. [name_f][/name_f] [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] is lovely!
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(Also I remember the names of all my elementary teachers, so your associations with [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] don’t seem odd to me at all lol!)
Ooh [name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Finnian[/name_m] is such a fun combo!
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[name_m]Caleb[/name_m] itself is such an underrated name on this website, so I love to see it here! Your middle name ideas add such style to a lovely classic!
Thank you! Though a well known classic, I find soo very refreshing and just down to earth lovely [name_f][/name_f] I am soo glad he is getting so much love!
[name_f][/name_f] But, I am still sitting on all 3.
[name_f][/name_f] I am soo glad he is getting so much love!