Old boys names - can I do these?

[LionsandBears]

I dont think Alfie works with your surname, though it is a nice name
Clifford is a beige cardigan wearing type who works in accounts
Theodore is lovely, but alas, as you pointed out, rhymes with Eleanor
Leonard is ok. It's used a lot in our family. Len, Lenny, Leo. Obviously, I am biased about Leo.

What names are in your family tree? Names I've recently found in the family tree include:
Archibald, though not sure that would work
William, George, Romulus, Ulysses, James, Mitchell, patrick, thomas, walter

[luna moth]

Cool, that means I can have it.

Got something to tell us? And what about Rafferty?

As for the perfect name...

Can't be a surname name.
Can't end in S (like Atticus, Titus, Ulysses etc)
Don't forget the Scrabble Board Rule
Prefer something that has stood the test of time
Nothing from the Top 50 (so my other choice, Henry, is out)

[luna moth]

Archibald, George and Patrick are all in my family tree too. I think Archibald's out, no good with our surname. Also, I know a total nork who called her kid Archie, and he eats kitty litter.

George and Patrick are pretty good though.

[Elocin]

Got something to tell us?

I don't know what you're talking about...

I like Rafferty. It goes well with your surname. Patrick is good too.

Not a fan of George. Or Archie. Or letting your kids eat kitty litter.

[LionsandBears]

We like similar names. I like Henry too. I didnt know it was in the Top 50. I figured it was Harry that was more popular.

You can't get more test of time than George, William and Henry. Edward's another that fits in there.

Pity about Atticus. That's already been nay sayed in this house as well

What about Josiah? Jed for short. That's a good name for a President
Sam, Samuel, Samson.
Balthazar, Bartholemew, Richard, Melville, Byron, Cyril

[meow]

How about...

Frank
Franklin
Fred
Fredrick
Jimmy
Solomon
Marcus

[Maneki Neko]

I love the old fashioned names for boys!

My least favourite in your list would be Alfie, because sounds like a dog's name to me. But I LOVE Clifford! Its so edgy & masculine!

When we were choosing our son's name, we were "told" to remember they aren't little boys forever, & while the name sounds cute when they're little, does it really suit a man?? Its actually pretty good advice, I'm so glad we chose a timeless name!

[onthefly]

Clifford is sooo a dog's name

Malcolm
Nathaniel
Eric

[Kimbles01]

According to the baby names book I'm currently wading my way through:
"Names with the same letter for first and family names can sound particularly appealing. I.e. Marilyn Monroe, Alan Alda, Brigitte Bardot."

Don't know if that helps, but thought I'd throw it in

[entreat]

I love Alfie, but all I can think of is Lily Allen's song. It's a cute song, though.

[Epacris]

Yeah, 'ya can't have a Theodore.

Stanley?

[Kimbles01]

I think Archibald's out, no good with our surname. Also, I know a total nork who called her kid Archie, and he eats kitty litter.

Love your use of the word nork too

[onthefly]

what does his breath smell like?

Clive

[sahbear]

Love Theodore.
A friend of mine has a DS named Clement. He gets Clem.
I love that he is the only Clem I know.

[LionsandBears]

Do you like names from old books?
Rhett
Fitzwilliam (as in Mr Darcy) - breaks the surname rule though
Oliver
Horatio
Heathcliff
Charles
Sydney
D'Artagnan
Louis
Duncan

[luna moth]

what does his breath smell like?

Is that your way of suggesting Ralph?

Clive is FIL's name, and has already been used by his dutiful daughter.

Love Frank, and Fred (although Brisbane had a famous couple, historically, called Eleanor and Fred. Is that good, or bad?) and Abraham, but I think that's out with our surname.

Heathcliff is awesome! It gets me cliff without breaking the Scrabble Board Rule!

Oliver = top 10 (that's an FYI tashy)
Sydney's an interesting option... DH is iffy with place names (no Geneva or Adelaide) but maybe I could sneak it through.
Horatio will get a no because of CSI
D'Artagnan is swoon-worthy.
Fitzwilliam, ditto, will get a no, but I like it.

I really like Wilfred. But THAT is a dog's name, without a shadow of doubt.

[Aimz]

OMG

I have NEVER had a favorite boy name. Like EVER. So many favorite girls names but have always been a bit MEH when it comes to boys names.

Rafferty

I. Am. In. Love.

[Pandora]

I love Henry. George too.

Willard
Clyde
Milo
Felix
Jethro
Rueben
Rupert
Gerard
Victor
Hugh/Hugo
Kenneth
Philipp
Marvin