Help me name my unborn son!

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Bosk

[Kotowboy]

My fourth son is due in October and we're struggling to come up with name ideas. I'd love some suggestions!

My other three sons are Max, Ezra, and Eli. We'd like something that fits well with their names. Clearly we like short names and classic or old fashioned names.

I should also add that we're from Minnesota and have German and Scandinavian heritage. Not that we need names that fit those molds, but we're unlikely to choose a Hispanic or Asian name.

Any suggestions?

One of my nephews is called Eli and his siblings are called Isaac, Issa, Nuri and i forgot the last one 

[TempusVox]

Rasmus

[Cintus Supremus]

I think a name should also sounds well with the surname. A name in itself might be nice, but roll off the tongue awkardly when pronounced along with the surname.

I agree with MirrorMask about considering how it sounds with the last name. The rhythm of a name is an important consideration.

A few naming rules we tried to follow in our family:

- Avoid popular names – Your kid will forever go by "John W." while in school because there's five other kids with that name.
- Avoid names that end in "W" (per your last name) – The names blur together and people will often have to be corrected.
- Don't forget to consider the middle name and how the entire name flows.
- Avoid "normal" names with irregular spelling (like Stevynn, Camren or Jaycob) – Your kid will have to pronounce or spell their name to everyone forever.
- Avoid a name you're just going to shorten to a nickname anyway (ie "Let's name him Dominic – we'll call him Dom!"). Don't be afraid to just go with the shorter name.
- Make sure you pick a name that is satisfying when yelling it. A friend named their kid Lincoln, which I didn't initially like, until I practiced yelling LIN-CAAAAANNNNN! and it totally clicked.
- Names don't always have to "mean something." They can just be fun names.

[The Walrus]

Dovahkiin

[JayOctavarium]

Adami

[hefdaddy42]

Zaphod

Fistandantilus

Inigo

Podrick

Alejandro

Jeremy   

[King Postwhore]

That last one.....

[TAC]

- Avoid names that end in "W" (per your last name) – The names blur together and people will often have to be corrected.

So says Cintus Supremus! 

[Northern Lion]

I think a name should also sounds well with the surname. A name in itself might be nice, but roll off the tongue awkardly when pronounced along with the surname.

I agree with MirrorMask about considering how it sounds with the last name. The rhythm of a name is an important consideration.

Oh man, if I went by that logic when naming my own children, none of my children would have names  .  My last name is Swedish and it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue in ANY context.

But for those who have more normal last names, this is probably good advice.

[TAC]

Rasmus

NO way!

The poor kid will be called Assmus in school.

[JayOctavarium]

Jeremy   

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I approve of this.

[Northern Lion]

Hey lordxizor, big congrats on the announcement!  I'm super happy for you.

[Indiscipline]

Zaphod

Fistandantilus

Inigo

Podrick

Alejandro

Jeremy   

I like you.

[hefdaddy42]

Zaphod

Fistandantilus

Inigo

Podrick

Alejandro

Jeremy   

I like you.

[Cintus Supremus]

- Avoid names that end in "W" (per your last name) – The names blur together and people will often have to be corrected.

So says Cintus Supremus! 

HAH! Clearly I'm speaking from experience here. 

Rasmus

NO way!

The poor kid will be called Assmus in school.

That actually brings up another really good point. If you have a name you like, check to see how easy it is to come up with less than flattering nickname. Rhyming would be the obvious way (ie "Merv the Perv"), so a good rule of thumb is if you can rip the name the shreds by hardly thinking about it, you can bet some 9 year old asshole on the playground will be able to as well.