I love them all for different reasons! [name]Liev[/name], Sorin and [name]Xavier[/name] are all old-fashioned and strong sounding but they also seem to have a soft side to them. [name]Aurelius[/name] is just cool and interesting! Teifryn is practically unheard of which is cool, but it has almsot a classic sound to it. Some might think Zealand is a bit of a stretch, but I love it! I like place names, but most of them are so overused! I’ve never heard of a Zealand, and it sounds awesome! His nickname could be [name]Zea[/name], which I love too!
I’m on the fence about Zealand, I do not hate it, but I’m not sure if I like it either. To be fair though, I’ve never been a fan of place names so I’m a bit biased. As far as place names go however, I will say that I think you took an interesting turn to it. I’ve never seen this named used either! So good job on that point.
I hate Teifryn, and [name]Kade[/name]. I just don’t like the sound. I am okay with [name]Liev[/name]/[name]Lief[/name] as a name. I like [name]Xavier[/name] but it’s a bit popular these days, which isn’t necessarily a deterrent.
My absolute favorites are Sorin (although I spell it [name]Soren[/name]) and [name]Aurelius[/name]! I just adore those names. The only downside to [name]Soren[/name] for me is that it means “Strict and stern” but even that isn’t a big deal. There isn’t a thing I don’t like about [name]Aurelius[/name].
I’m a lover of out there boy names, so your list is right up my alley! <3
Kade - This one is actually a bit too trendy for me!
Aurelius - You’ll have pronunciation issues, just like every other awesome boy’s name. But it has a very strong look to it.
Xavier - Again, soooo trendy where I live. Xavier, Xander, Xayden, Zavier, Zander, and Zayden. I see these names constantly.
Liev - Hmm, I’m not sure on this one.
Sorin - I love Soren. In a similar vein, I like Torrin and Tallon as well. Saroyan and Sinclair might also have a similar feel for you.
Teifryn - Not a fan of this, sorry.
Zealand - LOVE! My favorite on your list after Sorin/Soren. Newlyn might be something similar to Zealand in style/
[name]Kade[/name] - I like the sound, but it seems too… I dunno…
[name]Aurelius[/name] - I like the meaning of it, but I’m not a fan of the look or sound.
[name]Xavier[/name] - I like it.
[name]Liev[/name] - It’s alright, nms.
Sorin - I like the nature-y names! [name]Just[/name] watch out of the sore begining. My name is [name]Eros[/name], and the fact that it’s sore backwards bugs me, though not enough that I would have changed it.
Teifryn - I’m not sure how to pronounce, which is new for me… Is it ty-frin? I think it’s cool, not amazing, but cool.
Zealand - I [name]LOVE[/name] this! It has great context and nice sound and look. Plus [name]Zea[/name] is adorable!
[name]How[/name] do you like:
[name]Shade[/name]/Shayde
[name]Sorrel[/name]
[name]Sander[/name]/[name]Xander[/name]
[name]Sanderson[/name]
Wow. [name]Every[/name] one of those started with S haha
[name]Kade[/name]: I really like this one. It was on my list for my first son, but i nixed it because of nn [name]Katy[/name]. In my other baby name book, the meaning is wetlands, which I really liked.
[name]Aurelius[/name]: Not bad, but I am really not a big fan of the [name]Roman[/name] names. I think it could be cute if you find the right nn.
[name]Xavier[/name]: I have never liked [name]Xavier[/name]. Can’t say why for sure, but same goes for [name]Xander[/name]/zander.
[name]Liev[/name]: I kinda like this one. [name]Do[/name] you pronounce it Leev?
Sorin: I really like this name too, but I would also spell it [name]Soren[/name]. It looks more open and soft that way.
Teifryn: I kinda like it in a nerdy, fantasy lover kind of way Not sure how it is pronounced though and he would probably always have issues with spelling and pronunciation. There is Taliesen that is similar, but a bit more well known.
Zealand: I love this one! [name]Kinda[/name] like [name]Leland[/name], only cooler I am a bit biased though because I met and started dating my husband during a study abroad program in Australia and New Zealand. Plus I love nature names and Zealand reminds me of the beautiful places I saw while I was there. It is definitely different for a boy, but it is familiar enough that people would generally know how to spell and pronounce it.
[name]Kade[/name] – I dislike this one because it seems sort of trendy, but I’m not sure that’s what I’m not liking.
[name]Aurelius[/name] – [name]Love[/name] this one. Out there but great!
[name]Xavier[/name] – [name]Love[/name] this one too! I have a little soft spot in my heart for this one.
[name]Liev[/name] – nms
Sorin – [name]Love[/name] this one but prefer the spelling [name]Soren[/name].
Teifryn – not sure about pronunciation, nms
Zealand – interesting, but not my favorite. I think it would be neat on someone else’s kid though
Now that I know how to pronounce it I really like Teifryn. I like [name]Soren[/name] (spelled this way) but love [name]Loren[/name], has a similar sound and not seen often. [name]Love[/name] the suggestion [name]Sorrel[/name]. [name]Xavier[/name] has always been one of my favorite names. I could see Zealand growing on me.
Not sure how it is pronounced though and he would probably always have issues with spelling and pronunciation. There is Taliesen that is similar, but a bit more well known.