Names similar to Simon...?

brookelynb01

 

Hi everyone,

 Recently my husband and I have been thinking we'd name our little boy Simon. However, when we tell others what we may be naming him, we don't get good reactions. My mom has said she doesn't care for it much, and my FIL emailed my husband "...so if you have 2 more sons, will you name them Alvin and Theodore?", which I thought was pretty mean.

 So my question is, what boy names do you think are similar to Simon (not unusual or made up, but not very common)

 TIA!

piper09

I know it's hard when you get negative reactions.  It's your baby, not theirs.  If you both like Simon, use the name.  It's a great name ~ I love Simon!

lovemytwoboys

I think you should stick with Simon.

I wouldn't change it just because of a reaction from your rude FIL (or mom).

nycitylove

I love Simon! Don't change it because of their reactions. I just wouldn't share anymore. We didn't tell anyone what we were naming DS and I know some of our family members would have had negative comments. Of course they all "loved" his name once he was here. My aunt actually told me that she didn't like his name at first, but "love the kid, love the name!" (her words).

ETA: I just noticed that we have the same due date!

sunnyday016

Screw 'em! Simon is a great name.

braveangel2

lovemytwoboys:

I think you should stick with Simon.

I wouldn't change it just because of a reaction from your rude FIL (or mom).

This!

Then I'd do my research on everything Simon - it's biblical, being the original name of Apostle Peter. There are pop culture references too, but I've noticed that if I back up a name with some historical context, it's more accepted as a name.

And besides, it's a breath of fresh air in the world of top ten boys names.

alohamora

Simon is one of my favorite boy names - I think it's a nice, solid name but not one that you hear too often.  I'm surprised you had negative reactions - but like pps, I say screw 'em!

alwaysfare

I like Simon. I know one in his late twenties and it suits him well. Don't listen to the chipmunks reference, that is just rude.

Conway714

If you love it, go for it! It's hard enough agreeing on a name as a couple without trying to please everyone else!

We always name our babies a couple days after finding out the sex, and not everyone has liked our choices, but we don't care! Our baby, our choice. My brother hated Avery, and asked me several times if we were serious, but 2 years later, he actually denies that he ever disliked it! It's her name, and it fits her!

GideonsMom

I like Simon. I also like Silas and it is pretty similar. 

sleepingbeauty825

We LOVE Simon! Obviously, haha. We do get the Alvin/Theodore comment, as well as American Idol references. I don't care. Actually, I like the name Theodore too, haha so sometimes I just play along. People will always think of something. If you love it, do it!

brookelynb01

nycitylove:

 I just noticed that we have the same due date!

I saw that too!  

ttmccoot

rufus!

dancedance1

I love Simon - it is in the top 3-5 for our boy name as well.  Keep it!

starlight8323

Tell your husband to tell his dad to shove it!

Simon is a perfectly nice name.

And let this be a lesson to you... No matter if you decide to keep the name, or to change it, don't tell anyone the name until the baby is born.

When prompted, just say, "We're still deciding." and leave it at that! Once the baby is born, you're bound to get less snarky comments.

PS: I have Eleanor on my list. I put off adding it at first just because of the Chipettes reference. But then I realized: I LOVE the name Eleanor, and who cares if someone references a chipmunk... chipmunks are super cute!! Especially Eleanor! And Simon is so smart and level-headed. He's a good role model for his brothers, but he also knows how to have fun! I can't think of a better association, even if it is a fictional character.