Seeking opinions on boys names

Hi,

I am expecting my third child, a boy, in about 7 weeks. I would love some feedback on the names we are considering. I find boys names so difficult. My daughter had her name from the 20 week scan, whereas my son didn't get his name until he was 6 days old (and we knew he was a boy from 20 weeks).

My DD's name is Anika, and my DS is Jem (Jeremy).

Names we are considering:

Rowan

Ewan (my DH likes this one, I am not so sure)

Denzel

Edan

Possible middle name: Jude
The last name is 2 syllables, ending in 'son'.

I love Oran, but it is my DS's middle name so DH said we can't use it for this bub.

I have been impressed by the constructive comments I have read on this forum, so I would appreciate any assistance. I am also open to name suggestions. Thanks.

Ally
DD4
DS2
DS EDD 26 Feb

Hmmm, my mum's little brothers were R Alan and Alan S - so you can use a previous middle name for a first one if you really love it!

Rowan is quite nice. Not too popular and has a slightly other-worldy feel to it.

Ewan I like, nice and easy to live with.

Denzel... I think of Denzel Washington and I'm not a fan of most films he has been in, bit too serious.

Edan, tbh I'd go with the spelling Eden because of the stress you get growing up when other people decide you can't spell your name like that! And I'm not a big fan of the name Eden, which is growing increasingly popular.

Suggestions... I think Philemon Jude would sound nice. Reuben is a nice name too, but a bit more "earthy" than your other suggestions.

I'm thinking with a last name ...son, you could have John Johnson or Davis Davison or something like that. Or suggest it when your DH doesn't like your other name suggestions LOL!

I love Jude!!! And then Ewan is my next fav

I love Edan / Eden. It was on my shortlist when we thought we were having a boy, but Hubby didn't want a bar of it as he thought it was a 'hippy name'... well I'm a hippy, what do you expect?!

Out of your suggestions I'd have to say that Rowan would be my pick. It's not too common, and i think its a name that would grow on me with time.
Ewan- sorry, but i just can't get past the similarity of the 'eww' expression- (written, that is). Verbally i don't mind the name. I just think it needs to be spelled differently somehow- Yuan, or something.....
Denzel- again, just can't get past Denzel Washington. He's too famous for me- IYKWIM? Having said that, I loved Ashton for our son and my hubby wouldn't accept because of Ashton Kutcher (damn those celebrities!!). Denzel is a nice name though. Maybe there are variants of it? Maybe you could swap the letters around? Dezlen...??
Eden - I have seen this name suggested a fair bit on the forums. TBH, it just reminds me of gardens and green trees - and the chain of gardening stores called 'Total Eden'.
I actually prefer your spelling of Edan though. It looks less 'treeish' and more masculine to me.
Sorry if any of this offends - I tried to be constructive!! Again- I think Rowan is kinda cool.

Hun my DH is Anthony J & his younger bro is C Anthony. So if you like it, use it.

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I like Rowan and Ewan, but I have a thing about 'w' so would spell Rohan and Euan.

I agree with the suggestion of Reuben, that's really nice.

I *love* Jem as a nn for Jeremy too. ;)

I like Rowan and Edan the best out of those.Rowan is actually one of the names I am considering too for my next.

I really like Edan! :) Jude is really nice too!

Would you pronouce Ewan like Evan or Euan? That might confuse people a little - but i think its a cute name. i really love Anika too by the way.
My opinion is that Rowan sounds the best with your other 2 kids names.
Have you considered Drew?
I love the name, but hubby wont go for it - It's kind of similar to your choices though :)
Goodluck

We have considered the name Edin or Edyn.

Personally I like Ewan Jude.

How about Jude Edan or
Jude Oran!
is there a reason why Jude is for the middle name? i quiet like it as a first name.

otherwise my pick would be Edan

I like Edan (I asked about it once myself, a long time ago, and ppl raised the point of spelling then too...and I think its a valid one. Even though I prefer Edan because my little bro is Dan, I think I would go with the more traditional spelling for the childs sake, but that is just me).

I like Jude as a first name too...maybe it needs to be moved off your middle name list?

I think Rowan Jude is an AWESOME name for your little man!

I also like (different spelling)

Rohan Jude

Hi,

Thanks so much everyone for your helpful comments and suggestions. I really appreciate it...

I did write a longer post, addressing individuals about their comments. I clicked 'submit reply' and then it was gone. (I don't know what happened to it - and I just can't bear to write it out again! I will blame the fact tbat I am a newbie).

Anyway, as long as you all know that your comments have been useful and appreciated!

Ally.