Unique but not one-of-a-kind Boy Names

**redgum** · July 31st, 2013, 01:15 PM

Hi -

We have a girls name sorted, but still trying to work out a boys name, we thought we had decided on Ryder Lennox, but still not 100% sure... What do you ladies think of the following names - or do you have any suggestions for other names. I know I still have a way to go, but we really struggle with boys names so want to put it to bed sooner rather than later:

Ryder
Jett
Reggie
Jasper
Levi
Angus
Mylo
Alfie
Phoenix
Rufus
Luka
Casper
Alby
Didier
Zevi
Joaquin
Mateo

Our daughters name is W i l l o w so we like a little bit of different names, but not made up.

Look forward to your feedback and / or suggestions

**raffy** · July 31st, 2013, 01:26 PM

I really like Ryder Lennox. We have a cooper (DH loved it, I like it a lot but I find it very common which annoys me) and Daylen, after DH got the final say on Coopers name I got to name the next bub which is why Daylen is a little more unique

Other names on our list were

Hunter
Logan
Dallas
Eli
Baylen
Xavier
Jonas
Cailan
Emmett
Emerson
Luca
Kai
Quinn
Saxon
Jace

**Arimeh** · July 31st, 2013, 01:27 PM

Boys names are hard! We are struggling this time around too. Out of your list I like Jasper the most.

Our 6 year son's name is Aricyn - which is a Scandinavian name. Sometimes its good to look at other countries for inspiration - its definitely the best boy name that I have ever come across, and people probably think we have made that up. We haven't obviously, just most Scandinavian people don't obviously live in Australia LOL

**peanutter** · July 31st, 2013, 01:39 PM

I like

Dexter
Denzil
Jasper
Judah
Xavier
Maxwell

**redgum** · July 31st, 2013, 01:55 PM

Yes, Jasper is a great name, don't feel like I can use it though as some really good friends named their dog Jasper a year ago. At the time I was like OHHHH NOOO!!!

**MrsFabuloso** · July 31st, 2013, 02:43 PM

Caelan?

**Arimeh** · July 31st, 2013, 02:55 PM

Yes, Jasper is a great name, don't feel like I can use it though as some really good friends named their dog Jasper a year ago. At the time I was like OHHHH NOOO!!!

Haha I like the name Keenan for a boy, however our dog was Keenan so I can't name a child that apparently PMSL

Other boys names on our list are:

Cylan
Azarias
Marcarian
Zephryn

That's all we have at the moment!

**Rowellen** · July 31st, 2013, 03:03 PM

I think you should stick with Ryder Lennox. It's great & goes well with your DD's name. From your list I also like Jett, Phoenix, Luka (I prefer Lucas though), Joaquin and Mateo. I know I pronounce Joaquin completely wrong though but I like my pronunciation

. I also know an Angus. a Levi & a Jasper. I have a friend with a L ennix and a Z ade. I quite like both of those.

**meow** · July 31st, 2013, 03:16 PM

Ryder is a little too conventional for my taste- hasn't it been fairly popular? I love Lennox though. I also love Emmett from your list. Our first son was almost called Jasper- I love it!

I have a hard time sharing the names I used... I'm too possessive sorry! But here are some others:
Franklin
Zenith
Macsen
Fox
Baxter
Marvin
River
Zeke
Zev
Ferris
Zarius
Orlando
Otto
Digby
Linus
Dash
Otis
Jonte
Balin
Rover
Ziggy

Just typing those out makes me want to use them again but I've already chosen another boy's name if we have a third and I'm keeping that to myself too. There are so many awesome names!!

**redgum** · July 31st, 2013, 03:33 PM

Zeke is nice. Funny you have Digby on the list, I love it but it was pre birth name for DD so can't use it.
That's what I was thinking Ryder is a bit common, had a look its not in the too 50, think it was big a few years ago...

**TaRhLi.** · July 31st, 2013, 04:15 PM

One of my DS's is Rhys, he was originally going to be Cale but DH decided he didn't like it.

What about Jarvis, I name I really liked but DH was never going to consider.

**meow** · July 31st, 2013, 04:17 PM

I am obsessed with Zeke but it totally doesn't work with our surname. So sad!

Maybe that is it- around the time my first son was born so about 2008-2009 Ryder seemed really popular.

**Nai** · July 31st, 2013, 04:27 PM

Zeke always reminds me of the dog in the Far Side cartoons.

What about Lennox Jasper?

From your list Matteo is my favourite.

**redgum** · July 31st, 2013, 04:31 PM

I love Matteo too, but a friend (not a close one) has used it.
DH won't agree with Lennox as a first name...
I like Jarvis, but doesn't flow with surname!
Loving all the ideas girls!!