Number ten.... Rowan- Rowan is of Gaelic origin. The meaning is "little red head" it is a flowering Irish tree that has red berries. I guess he would have to have red hair for me to consider this name, but I think it is kind of nice. I don't think red hair is in the gene pool.
Number nine....Aidan or Aiden- Aiden is Scottish or Irish origin. The meaning is "little fire"! I simply like this name. It is simple, clean, and easy to pronounce. Notice it is number nine on the list, so it is unlikely that I will use it. If you like it let me know!!
Number eight... Luke- Luke is of Greek origin. The meaning is "wolf". I like that it is also a biblical name as well. The only thing is my cousin's name is Luca, and that is a little close for me. I don't think I will use this one either, but you never know.
Number seven.... Sampson- The origin is Hebrew. The meaning is "sun"! This is a nice name... Lots of nick names could come out of this one. I think of the Regina Specktor song when I hear this name.
Number six.... Noah- The origin is Hebrew. The meaning is "peaceful". I love this name for many reasons! What do y'all think. I could see myself coming back to this one and using it. I believe that the popularity of this name is on the rise though. That turns me off of this one a bit.
Number five..... Holden- The origin is Old English. The meaning is "deep valley". This is a interesting sounding name. I feel like it has lots of personality. I can just see the little boy in my head, and how he might act. I feel like he would be a little mischievous.
Number four..... Lochlan- The origin of this name is Irish. The meaning is "from the land of lakes". I just like the way this one sounds. It is very sing songy!
Number three... Callum- The origin of this name is Scottish. The meaning is "dove". This name was popular for early Christians. Dove was a symbol of purity, peace, and the Holy Spirit. I could definitely see myself using this name.
Number two... Maddux- The origin of this name is Anglo Welsh. It means "the benefactor's son". Maddux is also a family on my Mom's side. I think it is a very nice name. I believe it was my great grandmother's maiden name, but I am not positive. (My Mom obviously loves this one!)
Number one name of the week is... Liam- The origin is Irish or Scottish. The meaning is "protection". I love this one. It is one of my favorite's!!
I will have more names in the weeks to come. I am going to try to find ten names I like every week. This will keep me on the ball, and I can also receive feedback from you as well! (Hopefully) Speaking of that I love getting your comments. I am going to try to somehow save this blog and show the little guy later!
O make sure you scroll down to check out the videos.......!!!!!
I vote for Liam and Noah! This is fun :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard of two ways to test baby names:
1. If a friend of yours was setting you up on a blind date, would you be more or less likely to accept if his name was ___?
2. A lot of names sound awesome for a good looking, slim 25-year-old or an adorable 3-year-old. But imagine a pimply, plump 12-year-old with that name - does it still work?
That is good advice, but I do tend to like unusual names.
ReplyDeleteI heard another way to test the name is to introduce yourself as _____,to see how people react. Another test is to discuss the name with a group of 12 year old's.
I am also suppose to yell the name out my back door (as if he is coming in for dinner) to see how it really sounds.
I like your votes!