We are about 90% sure we have our son's name solidified, but still entertaining some hang-ups. Wanting to run this by the lovely naming pros on this board before get too settled... Sorry this is going to be a bit long-winded:
First name is most likely after DH's grandfather Sau.l (nn Sa.ulie when a child). I realize that many will say nay or nms because of old-Jewish-man associations, but I LOVE old man names and adore the name Sa.ul, so it's not one of my hang-ups, especially because it makes DH's family really happy.
Middle name in the running is Osb.orne, an important family name from my side. Thinking a fun alternate nn could be Oz. (Might be Sa.ulie's preference as he grows up..?)
My main hang-up is flow! Sa.ul Osb.orne seems okay enough, flow-wise, I think, though not the best. But our LN (initial R) is two syllables and sounds like Kaufman or Rockland. So I'm a bit wary of the two-two syllable sound of the MN and LN flow, especially with consonants at the end of Osb.orne and beginning of our LN. FWIW, I've also considered using two MNs instead, E.zra Geo.rge, only one of which is a family name (Geor.ge). Mostly because I think it flows nicely.
If you'd be so kind as to share your thoughts/ideas, I'd be very grateful! Thank you in advance!
S & A married 8.12.2013 Expecting Saulie O 2.12.2016
I think the flow is good. It's great your names both have meaning but saulie & oz wouldn't be my choice of names. Saul is slightly questionable IMO so a "normal" middle name might be a nice option for him.
Saul Osbourne is badass. Not a fan of double middle names. Go with your gut!
Married 10/4/2014 (10-4, good buddy!) Baby Boy #1 born 1/9/17 Baby Boy #2 EDD 11/4/18
"It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." -Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird
Re: Saul & flow of MN/LN name
It is a nice name that has meaning to you, and while it may not be everyone's cup of tea it is by no means a bad name.
Stick with Saul Osbourne and own your choice! :-bd
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Baby Boy #1 born 1/9/17
Baby Boy #2 EDD 11/4/18
Expecting Saulie O 2.12.2016