I just confirmed that I will be welcoming a second son. 1st son is named [name_u]Declan[/name_u] [name_u]John[/name_u].
We are considering [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u].
[name_u]James[/name_u] is my hubby’s name.
The other name we are in agreement on is [name_m]Hamish[/name_m]. Again named after my hubby. Scottish version of [name_u]James[/name_u].
[name_m]Just[/name_m] wondering what everyones thoughts are on these names?
TIA
[name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] is so cool - love the sounds
It reminds me of a fave of mine, Hareton
but it’s very distinctive and interesting.
[name_m]Hamish[/name_m] is excellent too - rugged, charming and fun
I love [name_m]Hamish[/name_m]! I think it’s cool and handsome, friendly-sounding and really lovely with [name_u]Declan[/name_u]! [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] is okay, but I don’t love it. I feel like it would get misspelled a lot and I think the nicknames are a bit awkward (Air and [name_u]Tony[/name_u]? Ertie?)
Are you an [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]Senna[/name_u] fan? That was my first impression.
Stylistically I don’t think it quite goes with [name_u]Declan[/name_u], whereas [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] does
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I also immediately assume an Aryton [name_u]Senna[/name_u] fan
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Much prefer [name_m]Hamish[/name_m].
I like [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] a lot! I think it’s stylish and on trend right now (especially since [name_f]Kylie[/name_f] [name_m]Jenner[/name_m] announced her son’s name). I’ve never heard of [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]Senna[/name_u], and when I looked it up it seems he died in 1994 so it’s not a currently relevant association that many people would know.
I’m not a fan of [name_m]Hamish[/name_m]. I don’t have a good reason, I just don’t like the sounds.
I hadn’t ever heard of [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m]. I feel like the spelling [name_m]Airton[/name_m] makes the pronunciation more obvious but thats not a big deal. I can see the appeal of the Y. I really like it. [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] is just too hammy for me.
[name_m]Hamish[/name_m] is wonderful (though is it a different form of James?).
I don’t take to [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m], but it’s OK.
I love [name_m]Hamish[/name_m], and agree that it is wonderful with [name_u]Declan[/name_u]. I think [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] also works with [name_u]Declan[/name_u], but I‘d agree that [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]Senna[/name_u] springs to mind immediately (Not a bad thing, just in case that bothers you).
Congratulations on boy #2!
[name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] is cool. I know one (he was named after Senna) and it really suits him. To be honest, I would probably assume you were F1 fans, but it is a good name in its own right. Funnily enough I also know a [name_m]Jenson[/name_m] named after Button lol.
[name_m]Hamish[/name_m] is a good, solid name. [name_f]My[/name_f] partner is Scottish so we know a few, but I still find it charming. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you know what middle you would use with [name_m]Hamish[/name_m]? Assuming you would not do [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u]! 
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[name_f]My[/name_f] husband is lol
No thats where we are finding it challenging. [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] is a great name, but the middle name struggle is real.
So tricky.
I personally am leaning towards [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] more so.
I’d love to use Aidan… but hubby vetoed it due to popularity and the fact that he’s a manager and has had many Aiden’s. Some not good associations. Too bad because its a really nice name for a boy/man.
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Without going to look it up…. I’m unsure how to even pronounce it. Im torn between Air-ton or Ire-ton. Visually i do like it with [name_u]Declan[/name_u] more then [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] with [name_u]Declan[/name_u].
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ayrton is lovely! rugged, gentle, and folksy. however, i have to say that hamish is my favorite for you. it pairs wonderfully with declan, and the nod to your husband’s name is adorable! 
if you’re still struggling with middle names for hamish…
hamish jude
hamish william
hamish beau
hamish finnian
hamish ezra
hamish oliver
hamish axel
i hope this helps! 
I think it’s a nice name. Unusual. I do immediately connect it to [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]Senna[/name_u] but it’s not a negative association.
I actually really like [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m], and I even know one! It is very unexpected and cool. I do think pronunciation can be a little unclear at first look, but I wouldn’t say that’s a dealbreaker. I much prefer [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] over [name_m]Hamish[/name_m], but it’s solely a personal preference. I dislike the look of [name_m]Hamish[/name_m].
[name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] is one of my favourite names!!! I’m very excited to see someone else talk about it, let alone consider it for their child! [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u] is lovely as well, handsome but with an edge.
I agree that the [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] [name_u]Senna[/name_u] association is strong, except people outside of f1 will most likely not make the connection. I think [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] fits the rugged but gentle vibe of [name_u]Declan[/name_u], whilst being distinctive enough on its’ own.
I love [name_u]James[/name_u]. [name_m]Hamish[/name_m] is interesting, but I like it. [name_m]Ayrton[/name_m] sounds pretentious to me. It sounds like an [name_f]English[/name_f] boarding school for boys.