Baby names on the brain!

ElisalovesMatt

Hi!

I am still pretty early on...but I have baby names on the brain today! My hubby and I have had a girls name picked out for a few years now (Aria Grace).... But I am confused on a boy name!

Here are some we like: (with either James or Salvatore as mn- our Dad's names)

Caden (my fave...I had NO IDEA it was a popular name until recently!)

Holden

Jude

Reed

What do ya think??

 Thanks!

dana1318a

I don't like Caden at all..waaaaay too trendy IMO (sorry).  I like Holden James though

ElisalovesMatt

PS_ I have an Italian last name, 3 syllables..

QueenBee320

I like all of them except Caden, I think it sounds girly.

ElisalovesMatt

Not gonna lie...I'm a little depressed about the Caden popularity! haha!

I forgot, we also like Gavin...

braveangel2

All around nice boys names. And while I can't stand the Aidan/Brayden/Caden trend anymore, you get kudos for spelling it right (we've seen some doozies).

Holden is a great, literary name. Jude and Reed (although I like the Reid spelling a bit more) are good too. Salvatore would be a pretty awesome middle name...so much personality! James is nice, but quickly becoming a filler name for boys.

 

mrs.k 07

I like Holden & Reid (spelled this way)

alohamora

I like Jude and Reid.

kmv68

Gavin or Reid

starlight8323

Caden- I'm sorry you are in love with such a popular name. I was in your situation at one time too. I had Jackson on my list for almost 10 years. Then when I joined this board, I realized how popular it is. Now it is off my list, and I actually feel relieved, because of the recent evolution of the name- Jackson>Jaxon>Jaxson>Jaxton>Paxton>Braxton>Thaxton Aack!

Here is a video that might interest you: RANT055.

If you are thinking, "Caden isn't that popular. It's on the SSA list at #103, with 3,984 boys named that last year." But if you include Kaden, Caden, Kayden, Cayden, Kaiden, Caiden, Kaeden, Kadyn, and Kadin, the total is 18,101 boys- which puts it in the top 5!

If you are still considering this name, consider this: Generally, when you have to put a footnote on a name, it's not a good idea. You don't want your son to have to say "Hi, I'm Caden F. I know it sounds just like the name of every other boy my age, but it's okay, because my mom liked it before she knew it was popular."

Here's a Target commercial that may interest you: Target lunchbox commercial

Holden- Great name. While I'm not a fan of The Catcher In The Rye, I do have respect for it's impact on American Literature, and I love it when names are used as literary references. (You are a referencing Holden Caulfield, right? If not, nix the name.)

Jude- Excellent. It's not my style personally, but a good, solid boy's name; not too popular; spelled correctly!

Reed- I prefer the Reid spelling. But other than that, I like this name a lot! It's short and sweet; sounds a bit preppy (in a good way). Just don't name the next one Wyatt. (Reid and Wyatt = Read and Write)

Here is my list of possible middle name combinations:

1. Holden Salvatore

2. Reid Salvatore

3. Jude Salvatore

4. Holden James