Yes, it is a "made up" name

Kature

What do you think of Kendon for a boy? Pronounced as Kenden. Similar to how the end of Brandon is pronounced, even though it is spelled with an "o" instead of an "e".

DH's father's name is Ken (Kenneth) and my father's name is Don (Donald). We thought of Kendon as a nice way to use both names and give our child a more up-to-date name. I realize it is a made up name, but over the years it has been growing on both of us and now that we are actually expecting, I wanted to get some outside input.

It would probably be Kendon Matthew.

Thanks

KoCoLoCo

While I am not a huge fan of made of names, this one does not make me shudder.  I think it is "normal" enough sounding.

Mrs_Liberto

I agree with pp that it's not horrible, but I think it's really close to Kenton, and your kid will have to correct people his whole life.

It's also a candy company, a motorcycle trailer manufacturer, and an antique store (after a quick Google search).

hsm

I'm sorry - I don't care for it. I think he would have to correct people on the pronunciation and spelling his whole life.

mrsgillian

It has a cool meaning for you, go for it. It is modern sounding and although I like more classical names, I like that is has a meaning to you and DH, and it still is very normal sounding.

mhwood

Why not switch around the names - Matthew Kendon?

HawaiiBrideGrm

I really like it! Although, I'm a fan of unique names. DD's name is myriad of some old fashioned names from different cultures and everyone loves her name. I would def use it! You may regret it if you don't. And why are you asking other's advice? There will always be people who don't like it. Who cares what they think? We opted not to tell a soul until she was born, and we're glad. My older bro used the name "Cayman" for their DD and they didn't tell anyone. When she was born, we were like, "What?" But we love it now, it's unique, and she soooo def a Cayman. GL!!!

smismar

I actually sort of like it, but I would use it for a middle name instead.

shouldbeworkin

NMS, but I'm pretty plain Jane and conservative when it comes to names.

jaredswife

I dont like it!  But it isn't completely awful.  It does sound made up, but if you guys like it then go for it.

MarriedBestFriends

I don't like it, but I'm not a fan of the 'K' trend of two-syllable boy names (Keston, Keagan, Kaden...NMS at all).

RoxyLynn

Matthew is a terrific name.  If you want to honor your fathers, why not name him Matthew Kenneth Donald or Kenneth Donald Matthew or whatever?

MrsPreK

mhwood:

Why not switch around the names - Matthew Kendon?

I really like this. I also like Kendon - I don't think it sounds made up at all. I also like that it tied to family.

tyarbrough

I like it! I don't think it matters that it's "made up," as it sounds relatively normal and has meaning for both of you. I mean all names were "made up" at some point in time!

Mrs.DeliaMarieP

I like it, though I would probably prefer it for a middle name.

Kature

Thanks for the input ladies. I had never thought of googling it before; that's funny. At least its not a porta-potty company or anything negative like that.

We find out the sex of the baby in 2 weeks (hopefully) so we will see if Kendon is still an option then. The funny thing is that I usually like more traditional, yet seldom heard names, like Wesley or Willem, not made up or super trendy names. I think that we have been talking about it for so many years now that it seems more normal and not trendy. We will see.

HoneyGram

It is cute.

Corinneallyson

I like it actually. It doesn't sound as "made up" as most of the other ones I hear around these here parts...lol.

mrsjazzsinger

I think its cute and a great way to honor those two guys in your life, if you hadn't said it was made up I would've never guessed it. Then again, there are so many -on ending names out there these days I'm used to seeing them all the time

KarlsSweetie05

Its NMS, but I like it especially with the explanation.

EXL311

Most made up names sound crazy I think, but I really like the name Kendon and it has great meaning for you so I would go for it.

Sweetsunflower

I like it!

kekeemarie

I like it! & it has meaning! Plus, it's a chance for your son to have his own name! I did that with my daughter's name Amerie (AM-mah-ree)Some say it (AM-mer-ee) either way all the same. But it's not Anne-Marie. My middle name is Marie so switch the M & A and add an E! I say go for it! He deff won't be 12 Aiden/Caiden/Jaiden's in his class!

cranberry27

I am very much against made up names, and I really like this one. ?Made up names often sound cutesy, but this is dignified and masculine. ?It doesn't make me fear for his future job interviews. ?It's simple to pronounce based on the spelling, and you have a good reason for it. ?There's a good chance of him being a Kenny at some point, if that bothers you.

Em&Joel

I don't mind that it is "made up," I actually think I like it. Nice combo with Matthew!

Kature

Thank you all so much! You guys rock! I knew I would get some mixed reactions (as I would if I said "what do you think of Michael?") so I wasn't surprised with the negative ones, but the numerous positive ones really make me feel much more confident with the name. I realize that all that really matters is that we like it, but it is nice to have reassurance that our child is not going to be made fun of and embarassed by the name we choose for him/her. I would hate to be responsible for putting our kid through torture because of a name.

sweettarts

I think its cute. But do not like the nn Ken.

gregs_girl4504

I love it. And I know a Kendon who is in his late 20s. And what a great way to honor both grandfathers!

mollymurphy

mhwood:

Why not switch around the names - Matthew Kendon?

Ditto: it's NMS, but if I were going to use it, I think it's much better as a MN.?

whitneyandbrook

I like it!It doesn't sound "made-up".

My sister is pg with a girl and she is mixing our moms name and her MIL's name together. Mary + Rebecca = Maricca (Ma-REE-ka). Nms, but I like the idea of mixing the moms names. If I did that it would be Rebecca + Carolyn = Carecca or Beccalyn lol. HORRID!

talltalltrees

A little too close to "Ken Doll" for me, personally.

bunnybean

talltalltrees:

A little too close to "Ken Doll" for me, personally.

That is an excellent point.  I don't think made up names are a good idea in general.  I agree that if you're really set on it, it should be the middle name.

katielynnmc

It sounds fine to me.  I wouldn't have known you'd made it up. 

HawaiiBrideGrm

whitneyandbrook:

I like it!It doesn't sound "made-up".

My sister is pg with a girl and she is mixing our moms name and her MIL's name together. Mary + Rebecca = Maricca (Ma-REE-ka). Nms, but I like the idea of mixing the moms names. If I did that it would be Rebecca + Carolyn = Carecca or Beccalyn lol. HORRID!

 

Did you know that Marika (sp?) is a Dutch name? It was one of our contenders when trying to incorporate DD's 7 ethnicities into her name. We only ended up with German (1st name), Dutch (2nd name) and Dutch last name. GL!

HawaiiBrideGrm

talltalltrees:

A little too close to "Ken Doll" for me, personally.

I vote that you should win some sort of Bumpie award for the longest, most intriguing siggy! LOL!!!