Thoughts on my boy shortlist?

Boy Names
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Please be completely honest. Some of these names have middle names, others do not. For the names without middles it would be greatly appreciated if you could suggest some. Please feel free to rate, rank or comment on each name. I would love to hear your opinions.

  1. [name_u]Miran[/name_u] [name_m]Xavier[/name_m] or [name_u]Miran[/name_u] [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] (Miran is pronounced like the first half of “mirror” and “an” as in an apple.

  2. [name_u]Archer[/name_u] (would predominantly be called Archie)

  3. [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u]

  4. [name_u]Elijah[/name_u] [name_m]Anthony[/name_m]

  5. [name_u]Charles[/name_u] [name_u]Edward[/name_u] (would be called [name_u]Charlie[/name_u] 99% of time)

  6. [name_u]James[/name_u] (nn Jem)

  7. [name_m]Clement[/name_m] [name_m]Joshua[/name_m]

  8. [name_u]Emmett[/name_u] [name_m]Pierce[/name_m] (not sure how to spell Emmett)

  9. [name_u]Julian[/name_u]

  10. [name_u]Henry[/name_u] (called Harry)

Excited to hear your thoughts!
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I read [name_u]Miran[/name_u] as the Spanish word miran, which means “they look.” Might be an issue if you live in an area with Spanish speakers otherwise it’s an interesting rare name
[name_m]Archie[/name_m] makes me think of the comics.
[name_u]Elliot[/name_u] seems to be the most common spelling. You may have to specify 2 Ls, 1 T.
I agree with you on preferring [name_u]Charlie[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_u]Charles[/name_u].
[name_u]Jem[/name_u] is an unusual nickname, people might think you’re saying [name_m]Jim[/name_m].
How are you pronouncing [name_m]Clement[/name_m]? It can change depending on the language
Out of your list my favorites are [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] and [name_u]Julian[/name_u].

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  1. Miran Xavier or Miran Samuel - Miran is such a charming, interesting and warm name! I like the flair of Miran Xavier and the groundedness of Miran Samuel - I guess it depends on the vibe you want

  2. Archer (would predominantly be called Archie) - Archie is so cheerful and friendly!! I like it!
    Some middles: Archer Lucas, Archer Silas, Archer Reid, Archer Bennett, Archer Miles, Archer Vincent

  3. Elliot George - love the soft, gentle Elliot and the name flows well, though it is very similar to the writer George Eliot if that bothers you

  4. Elijah Anthony - Elijah is bright and cool and Anthony adds a classic vibe

  5. Charles Edward - very classic with a strong feel that’s softened by the charming Charlie

  6. James (nn Jem) -i find James very blah but Jem is absolutely wonderful!!
    Some middles: James Alistair, James Luca, James Edison, James Rory, James Reuben, James Caleb, James Theodore, James Griffin

  7. Clement Joshua - Clement has vintage charm and feels quite regal. I love the initials CJ

  8. Emmett Pierce - love Emmett - soft yet rugged - this is my favourite spelling. I don’t love Pierce as I find it a bit harsh but the softness of Emmett balances it out and they flow well

  9. Julian - loving Julian at the moment!! It has flair but also feels grounded
    Some middles: Julian Adair, Julian Silas, Julian Arthur, Julian Forrest, Julian Remy, Julian Rory, Julian Casper

  10. Henry (called Harry) - i absolutely love Henry - soft yet strong. Harry is a bit blah to me -I’ve met so many and it reminds me of Harry Potter.
    Some middes: Henry Jasper, Henry Callum, Henry Jude, Henry Sebastian, Henry Clarke, Henry Lucas