If DH loves Colton, he might also like...?

GibsonGirl620

After I thought we were meeting halfway at Archer, DH brought up Colton again. He loves this name b/c it's very masculine, easy to say & spell, and has the nn Colt. I actually like the sound of the name, but vetoed it for two reasons:
1. I hate the connotations that go with it. I don't mind a hint of a Country/Western feel, but all I can think of is guns, beer, and horses.
2. I really don't want such a popular name. Colton and all it's variants are in or near the top 100.

Can you think of any less common names that have the same sound or feel, but don't scream cowboy? TIA!

Manderlin923

I actually love Cole- what about that?

Wyatt, Rhett, Dean, Lucas, Weston, Wesley, Stuart, Bradley, Grady, Holdon

annieravensfan528

Colton is very "blah" to me. I do unfortunately get a hillbilly vibe but that's because of personal connections to the name. I'm of no help, I adore Archer.

Other suggestions-

Cole, Brady, Holden, Weston, Brenden, Jameson

GibsonGirl620

annieravensfan528 said:

Colton is very "blah" to me. I do unfortunately get a hillbilly vibe but that's because of personal connections to the name. I'm of no help, I adore Archer.

Other suggestions-

Cole, Brady, Holden, Weston, Brenden, Jameson

Haha, thanks! I was liking Archer, too...

BTW, go Ravens! This LO is a Super Bowl baby, lol.

Fluffycakes

PP suggestion of Wesley gets my vote. It fits your DH's parameters of easy to say and spell, masculine and good nn: Wes. It works with your hint of country without screaming cowboy.

brooksidebride

Wesley or Weston, Bryce, Lance, Wyatt, Cooper, Jameson

benmel31

I think there are strong, masculine names that don't have to be so obvious.

I was also going to suggest Wesley.  Other suggestions: Andrew (Drew), Desmond, Elias, Gabriel, Miles, Malcolm, Quinn. 

Belle3184

I like Colton, and it doesn't seem that country to me. I LOVE Cole for a boys name. There's also Cooper, by it might be too popular for what you're looking for.

GibsonGirl620

Belle3184 said:

I like Colton, and it doesn't seem that country to me. I LOVE Cole for a boys name. There's also Cooper, by it might be too popular for what you're looking for.

I think it's because "colt" is literally the name of a gun, a beer, and a horse, lol. I could deal with one or two references, but three...
We actually like Cooper, but yes it's definitely too popular. I'm a teacher and a child from the 80's with a "Jessica" type of name. I'm avoiding the top 100, at least. Thanks!

KIR2DS4

Ohh I'm liking pp suggestion of Malcolm. My first thought was also Wyatt. I know a Wylan (though they might have made it up). Tristan, Brenton, Tyson, Zane?

WolFox

Yeah, I have to agree with NOT liking Colt... the guy who sold us my car's name was Colt and although he was a great guy, I kept thinking of a horse... 

I like Cole, but it doesn't feel like a full name, but that's generally how I feel about any one syllable boys name so I'm biased. 

I do like a lot of the other names listed by some of the women above. 

TRS48

Aww I love Colt! What about Cole? I like all the names suggested Guess I like the rugged/American names

GibsonGirl620

Diapers&Wipes said:

GibsonGirl620 said:

Belle3184 said:

I like Colton, and it doesn't seem that country to me. I LOVE Cole for a boys name. There's also Cooper, by it might be too popular for what you're looking for.

I think it's because "colt" is literally the name of a gun, a beer, and a horse, lol. I could deal with one or two references, but three...
We actually like Cooper, but yes it's definitely too popular. I'm a teacher and a child from the 80's with a "Jessica" type of name. I'm avoiding the top 100, at least. Thanks!

I feel like archer is getting pretty popular too.

I know! My FAVE name isn't in the top 1000. Archer is 404, but definitely on the rise. That's part of why it was our compromise name.

jburdet1

Maybe Clayton with the nn Clay. I also really like Wesley.