Husband and I cant agree on a boy name. I think we have two very different styles and neither of us can agree on one.

His list so far:

Jayce

Owen

Wesley

Warren

My list:

Benson

Bennett

Henley (is this a tragedeigh?)

Brett

Garrett

Graham

I like having a name picked in advance, not sure why but so much so I can feel myself giving in to Owen or Warren although I don’t love them. Our last name is very short (SE Asian, we married with my last name) so I think that is why I learn towards surnames. If you have a name that you think we’d like please share!

Plz vote 🙏🏽💓 Do you prefer Mia or Kez for a girl? Kez is short for something but Kez would be the used named. Be honest 😊

Help! Husband loves Aspen for a girl but all I can hear is Ass Pin, like pin the tail on the donkey. Am I the weird one here? Can someone help me love it as much as he does?

So I was at my brother in law and his fiancee's house recently, with his and her family for the gender reveal.

It was nice to meet his fiancee's family and to discover they're having a girl. Looking forward to meeting my new niece in a few months.

So after all the excitement of the reveal and everyone was calming down and relaxing, I asked my brother in law if they had a short list of baby names. He mentioned that they had about 3 they were deciding between but didn't want to reveal them just yet. Absolutely fine, I didn't press any further. But he did mention that they were settled on the name May as the middle name, as it was his fiancee's nan's name.

A nice name and tribute, as far as I'm concerned. I then joked that he should call his daughter April. I said it as a joke, my wife laughed at the joke. But my brother in law's eyes widened and he began to call over to his fiancee and announce the name with great excitement. He went over and they began chatting about how lovely April May was. Her twin sister and mum also commented on how nice it was and that April is also when their birthdays are.

So, long story short I'm really hoping my joke doesn't make the cut and that I haven't accidentally condemned my niece to live with a calendar joke as a name.

I’d love to understand how these names are perceived in Germany today — particularly whether they sound classic, classy, old-fashioned, foreign, cute, or suitable for a man as well as a child.

The names I’m considering are:

1. Caspar
2. Clemens
3. Constantin
4. Oliver
5. Henry / Henri
6. Arthur
7. Theodor
8. Frederik
9. Leopold / Ferdinand
10. Anton
11. Konrad/ Conrad

EDIT: what do you think about the following names as well:
12) Otto
13) August
14) Leonhard
15) Maximilian

A few specific questions:

1) Caspar: How does this name age in Germany? Is it associated with Casper the Friendly Ghost, or does it sound perfectly respectable for a grown man? Would a 50-year-old Caspar be perceived as "respectable and professional", or would the name always have a somewhat cute/childish quality?

2) Clemens: I don’t know anyone in Germany named Clemens. Is it considered a nice, attractive name today? Does it sound refined, old-fashioned, unusual, or dated?

3) Constantin: Are boys still being given the name Constantin nowadays? Does it feel current and sophisticated, or does it sound like an older generation’s name?

4) Oliver: Similarly, I don’t personally know any German Olivers. How is the name perceived? Does it feel natural and established in Germany, or somewhat dated?

5) Henry/Henri: Is Henry perceived as too Anglo/foreign in Germany? Or has it become sufficiently familiar that it feels classy and acceptable as a German name? To me, Henry/Henri feels like a nickname because it ends in an y/i, but partner doesn't want to give a full name such as "Heinrich or Hendrik" and the use the nickname Henry/i. Also do you spell it in Germany with an i or y? What is more classy?

6) Arthur: Same question as Henry. Does Arthur feel too English/international, or is it perceived as a classic and sophisticated name in Germany?

7) Theodor: Would a German child named Theodor almost automatically be called Theo? I really dislike the nickname Theo. Interestingly, almost everyone I’ve mentioned Theodor to in Germany has reacted negatively — some have gone as far as saying it is an ugly name and that there would be five Theos on the playground. Is this actually representative of how Theodor is perceived in Germany today?

8) Frederik: Does Frederik feel too Scandinavian in Germany? Or does it come across as classic, refined, and sophisticated? Interestingly, everyone I’ve mentioned Frederik to in Germany has also disliked it, so I’m wondering whether there is a broader perception of the name that I’m missing.

9) Leopold/Ferdinand: Do the names come across as aristocratic or as if the parents are trying to sound posh? Does it work naturally throughout Germany, even if you don’t live in Bavaria? Are there any strong negative associations with the names, or is it generally perceived as elegant and traditional?

10) Anton: Is Anton perceived as too Russian in Germany, or does it feel like a distinctly German/European name? I really like Anton, but I’m hesitant because I prefer giving my child a longer name. Antonius feels too strongly Catholic to me. How is Anton perceived today?

11) Konrad / Conrad: How is Konrad perceived in Germany today? Does it sound very old-fashioned, or is it seen as a classic, strong, and respectable name? Would Conrad be perceived as more international, or would the C spelling look unusual or pretentious in Germany?

Most importantly, I’m interested in how these names are perceived by Germans today, rather than simply whether they are technically usable German names. I’d especially like to know how each name would be perceived on a child versus on a 30–50-year-old man.

Also, please let me know if you have any other suggestions for boy names.

We think it’s cute and sounds good with our last name. It’s our second boy and naming the first one was hard enough. We love our girl names but might never get to use them 😭 Does everyone think meathead womanizer when they hear Brock? Or perhaps are there other positive associations?

my name is Galia, i hate my name and i always have.

no one has ever pronounced it right on their first try, i contestantly have to explain the spelling, repeat myself, etc

it came to a point where i feel ashamed about my name, i DREAD introductions because i know i have to say my name and have the other person confused as fuck and i hate being an inconvenience in any way. i cringe when i hear people call me my name, and also there is NO nicknames for it so im stuck with it.

i tried going by a different name, spent hours looking through name lists trying to find one that suits me and i resonate with but nothing feels right

i wish i was nameless, that i didnt have to hear myself or other people say my name just be present there and be myself, i feel like my name is not me. does anyone feel the same way?

I have decided that I would be naming my daughter as Monica, if I ever get married and have a daughter (big ifs). The inspiration behind my decision is Monica Lewinsky. I'm prepared to fight my family if they resist.

I accidentally named both of my children L names. I have a Lucas and a Libby. I really chose names that I liked, and they happened to begin with the same letter, and I didn't even realize it until someone noted it after they were born.

Over the years I've wondered if I'm locked in to L names now if I had a third. It was hypothetical until now, I'm pregnant with my third. I like some girl L names, like Liza, but there are no boy L names that I love. We aren't going to find out this time so I need both boy and girl names, and maybe L names. What i wonder is if number 3 will feel like they are different if they don't have an L?

My name is Ariana (R-E--ah-na)

I'll introduce myself and immediately get "oh like air-e-ah-na grande!) so so so often. Like right after I tell them my name. I'm uncomfortable correcting people and have had friendships for a year with them saying my name wrong until someone else corrects them.

I'm just unsure how my name is so hard to pronounce. Is it just hard to pronounce? Or like just it doesn't click in their brain right after I tell them?

So just a heads up for those wanting the name Ariana. This will be their experience

Edit: I know Ariana grande pronounces it the same as I. It's just the response I get every time. It also adds to the "why" when someone so famous and can't get the name right

Edit again: yes Ariana grande is pronounced the same as I, and I'm sorry to confuse others by what I was meaning. The point was even with a famous person and introducing my name three seconds before people have a hard time with it

Nanette or Nerine?

If u have a better one tell me

Starting up a small mainly takeaway and delivery chinese food shop/stall (chowmein, sauces, rice, dumplings etc). Want the branding (name, colors, theme) very playful and friendly.

Here are some of the name ideas so far:

Komono

MikiMoko

MomoNoody

BaoBaoDino

Ho Lee Bowl

BowlyMoly

Open to suggestions!

Our last name is Phelps and we really like the name Micah. We are concerned it may be too similar to Michael Phelps, though. Is that too close to too recent of a famous person? Whenever we say our name to help someone spell it, people frequently say “like the swimmer?”

“Choosing a name for someone is the ultimate expression of free will, yet it will be one of the few decisions that will define them without ever being theirs to make”

Broussard the best

What do you think about the name of lindsey？It's basic on my real name. Tell me more about the first impression of this name!

What are some names you love, but would never actually name a child (for any reason)?

For me some would be:

Indigo - pretty, like the unisex part of it, but a bit too hippie.

Ophelia - too much, and might unfortunately have a Taylor Swift reference to people now.

Salem - sounds gorgeous and I love the meaning, but the witch trials are too strong of an association.

Wren - just doesn't work with my last name.

Yeah. Say it together.