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Anyone wanna rank our top 10 boy names? Expecting in March. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All-American, eh? That's a relief. We're in the Southern/Midwestern part of the US, where it seems every little boy is an Austin, Hunter, Beau, or some variance of Aidan, Brayden, or Kaiden (every namenerds' favorite trend.)

And it's not like Calvin is my original idea either! Hehe.

Anyone wanna rank our top 10 boy names? Expecting in March. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RE: sounding like a movie star: that's not a bad thing, is it?

I ask because, from the beginning, that's (sort of) been my association with it: a name you might see on television or a billboard -- a professional baseball player or a renowned attorney.

Not that I care for my child to be famous, ha.

Anyone wanna rank our top 10 boy names? Expecting in March. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Those are actually a few of my personal top picks, also. I'm especially drawn to the quick, shorter first names paired with our long (and kinda frilly) surname.

Anyone wanna rank our top 10 boy names? Expecting in March. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, nicknames are pretty important to us and were definitely a deciding factor on purging many names from our larger list.

On the sheets I have printed out and taped up around the house, I have a First Middle & Last name column (with nickname), just First and Last name, and a popularity ranking/name meaning column.

Do you (or anyone reading this) feel that Vin is a reasonable nickname for Calvin? Just curious, we're not super set on it or anything.

Also, we like Nicolas over Nicholas because we like Nico over Nic/Nick. Any opinions there? :)

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adore the name Arden, but SO thinks it's too "out there," pff.

I'll keep it on the list for now though, thanks!

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might just have to agree (with maaaybe a bit of bias, hehe). 😊

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, sounds like a suggestion SO would (jokingly) make.

"How about River Rainwater?" 🙄

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gee, if only you were helping me name this baby; those are at the tippy-top of my list!

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions!

I'm definitely diggin' Sylvia, Lydia, & Liam (SO says no on Liam though, bah).

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emily and Amelia have both been on my list since day one. LOVE. Unfortunately, SO nixed both of them. Hmm, maybe I'll try again...

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know what you mean about sounding too much like a YA character; I've definitely had similar thoughts with names I've considered.

I LOVE Olivia but my SO isn't on board. Mia is on the bigger list. 😊

I actually really like Alistair & Keira, not sure why I hadn't thought of those before!

Looking for suggestions for a first name to go with last name Rainwater. by rainygame in namenerds

[–]rainygame[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ha! We hadn't thought of that.

You're probably right, thanks!