We're due in January with a boy and struggling with picking a name. I like traditional names, but not too common. I do not like trendy names either. I LOVE the name Henry, but my husband just can't agree to it. He likes Dylan, but I'm a teacher and every student I've had named Dylan has been a pain, so I have trouble with this one. Lastly, the hubby also likes Grady. I'm not so sure about it for my own child, but I do like it. Any opinions? Henry, Dylan, Grady?
My nephew is Dylan and he is quite the little devil (adorable though) so maybe there's something to your Dylan theory. I still like Dylan the best out of the three.
Henry is a good name too and I don't care for Grady.
My baby's name will be Henry Lee, so I'm totally biased we were going to go with Henry James, but Lee is my SO's MN and he wanted to share it with him. James would be my favorite, otherwise. It's becoming more popular, but it's classic popular and not trendy popular like others, such as Jase or Jaxon. The other name choices are not my style, but out of those I prefer Dylan.
Also a teacher...never met a nice Dylan. Other trouble names are anything ending with an "Aiden" Jaden, Hayden, Braeden. I also have a hard time with Lucas' and Justins. Some nice boys with great names I have come across: Elliott Charlie Jack Samuel Joel Christopher Rowan Anderson Matthew
I've never liked the name Dylan, but it seems like Henry is getting too popular for new babies lately. Maybe check the popularity of Henry for your state, if you're trying to avoid a name that's too common.
Henry - good classic name, I like this one the best of your three. I think it's somewhat common/trendy right now, but that may not matter. Dylan - I think it's a fine name. I work with someone with this name/spelling and people always get it wrong - they always assume it's "Dillon." Grady - this has a strong country hillbilly association in my mind, like good ol' Grady who sits on his front porch every night.
I grew up with a family friend Dylan, my younger sister's age. Was always a nice, popular kid and has grown into a really conscientious, responsible, successful young man - just to throw a "good" Dylan into the mix of all these teachers with bad experiences! I also went to high school with a Dillon who was a complete jerk, so... 50/50.
I like both Henry and Dylan with an edge to Henry. Don't love Grady
Re: Can't agree on a BOY name!
I would take a break from names, and come back with a fresh take. Names are a compromise. Maybe Henry Dylan?
Henry is a good name too and I don't care for Grady.
Not a fan of Grady.
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Jaden, Hayden, Braeden. I also have a hard time with Lucas' and Justins.
Some nice boys with great names I have come across:
Elliott
Charlie
Jack
Samuel
Joel
Christopher
Rowan
Anderson
Matthew
Dylan - I think it's a fine name. I work with someone with this name/spelling and people always get it wrong - they always assume it's "Dillon."
Grady - this has a strong country hillbilly association in my mind, like good ol' Grady who sits on his front porch every night.
Dylan- just ok
Grady- not a fan