Silas or Sebastian?

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Who would've thought that naming your kid was so hard. DH and I thought we were set on naming our baby Silas Nathaniel, but just recently we were discussing maybe naming him Sebastian Liam. Sebastian has always been my favorite boy's name but Silas has a special meaning for both of us (even though my parents hate the name). We agreed to wait until we meet the baby and see which name fits him better. We love the fact that they're not really common names. Which one do you like better or would you use?

Jocelyn0415

I'm a Weeds fan, so Silas has started growing on me. I like Silas more than I do Sebastian.

Under.the.Rose

Love Sebastian... really don't like Silas. 

skittleblu

Tough call!  Both great names!  If I have to pick right this second, I'd go with Sebastian.  My friend had a child with this name and she called him nn Seb - always thought that was really cute

2bejunebride06

Under.the.Rose:

Love Sebastian... really don't like Silas. 

This.  I love Sebastian Liam.

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it's hard to pick one! I hope once I meet him, I can easily say "oh yea you look like a Silas or a Sebastian"... 7 more weeks!

JaysonandKristin

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

Jocelyn0415

JaysonandKristin:

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

This. I don't get the obsession with Sebastian.

It reminds me of Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid lol.

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Jocelyn0415:

JaysonandKristin:

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

This. I don't get the obsession with Sebastian.

It reminds me of Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid lol.

Lol

Leggadine08

I have always loved the name Silas! It would have been on our list but my friend named her little boy that lol. But it totally fits him so I dont mind lol

bandwife928

I love Silas!  It's on my long list for the future.

Jocelyn0415

meycitaa:

Jocelyn0415:

JaysonandKristin:

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

This. I don't get the obsession with Sebastian.

It reminds me of Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid lol.

Lol

I'd constantly be picturing my baby coming out with a Jamaican accent. "Under da sea. Darling it's betta down where it's wetta take it from me!" LOL

uluvfranke

Jocelyn0415:

meycitaa:

Jocelyn0415:

JaysonandKristin:

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

This. I don't get the obsession with Sebastian.

It reminds me of Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid lol.

Lol

I'd constantly be picturing my baby coming out with a Jamaican accent. "Under da sea. Darling it's betta down where it's wetta take it from me!" LOL

BAHAHAHA! so true!

Ceridwen21

Two great choices, but I have a slight preference for Sebastian.

lovemytwoboys

Definitely Sebastian!

alliejo725

I like both a lot, and while I love Sebastian, a part of me questions how much a boy would.

Silas is easier to spell and pronounce; it's simple and no-nonsense. I think a boy (and eventually a man) would appreciate the cool, streamlined aspects of Silas over the off-beat flourishes of Sebastian. But that's JMO.

LyndseylovesHugh

I do not like Silas at all, and my cousin has a baby named Silas so I figured it would have grown on me because he is so cute, but nope, still don't like it.  I LOVE Sebastian though! 

Kimmy1836

I really like both of them. I would do what you plan to - meet the baby and then make a final decision. 

kerrirene714

Jocelyn0415:

I'm a Weeds fan, so Silas has started growing on me. I like Silas more than I do Sebastian.

Exactly this.

sparkymcgeee

I love Sebastian. Its my nephews name and I think its absolutely great. I've never been a fan of Silas.

sourpatchkids

Jocelyn0415:

JaysonandKristin:

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

This. I don't get the obsession with Sebastian.

It reminds me of Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid lol.

This, exactly. I do love Liam, though.

Silas Nathaniel is a very good, strong name and I love it. Please go with your first pick! 

Jenny0908

sourpatchkids:

Jocelyn0415:

JaysonandKristin:

I think Sebastian is one of the worst names - EVER!  (sorry, just a bad association)

I love Silas!! 

This. I don't get the obsession with Sebastian.

It reminds me of Sebastian the crab from The Little Mermaid lol.

This, exactly. I do love Liam, though.

Silas Nathaniel is a very good, strong name and I love it. Please go with your first pick! 

I must be in the minority... I don't automatically think of Sebastian the crab when I hear the name... must be because I know a few Sebastians so I just think of them.  On the other hand, when I hear Silas I think of the weird Albino guy in Da Vinci Code beating himself.

sparkymcgeee

Jenny0908:

I must be in the minority... I don't automatically think of Sebastian the crab when I hear the name... must be because I know a few Sebastians so I just think of them.  On the other hand, when I hear Silas I think of the weird Albino guy in Da Vinci Code beating himself.

Oh good point. I didn't think of him at all but now that you mention it he was super creepy.

I also don't think of Sebastian the crab but thats probably because of my nephew. It is however a running joke in their house. He has a pretty big Sebastian stuffed toy. But that aside, he isn't made fun of because of his name for that movie. It did come out when we were all kids and sure its a classic but I don't think little kids put two and two together. People always compliment my sister on the name when they hear it.

 

 

clairej

I like Silas a lot better, but Sebastian is OK. Just sounds a little pretentious to me.