Turner for a boy?

magpiebride61210

so we have our anatomy scan this saturday. it's got me really thinking about boys names. we've got girls names down pat... easy. boys are a different story.

we've finally agreed to Isaac or Ian as our top two. but they are "just names" to me. they don't have any family meaning. the two girls names both come from either sides of my family and we love them. i feel the need to find the same connection with the boys name. so i got to thinking. My dad's father's middle name was Turner. It was also his mother's maiden name. i had turned my nose up at the name Turner before b/c it sounded too "trendy" or "cutesy". But now I'm saying it out loud a lot to test it and i'm starting to like it more. maybe it's just b/c i know it means something as compared to the random names we happen to like (isaac/ian). Either way, I'm really starting to like Turner David S.

What are your thoughts on Turner for a boy??

RyderJ70

I like it, we are thinking Tanner for a boy, Very similar... I like Ian too!

BethPSU

I like it and I especially like the family significance.  Our son's name is my dad's middle name and it was also his mother's maiden name so I definitely like your style.  

othello888

Never thought about it before, but it's a really good name.

sugarpumpkin716

nms but i've heard way worse

PhilsWife07

I don't like it. I think Ian or Isaac Turner is a better option. 

erincon8

When I saw the name of the post I immediately thought nms. Turner is the name of DH's company.  BUT after hearing why you like this name, I think you should go with it!

PinupMomma08

I just asked this exact question a few weeks ago! I'm also considering naming my son (anatomy scan tomorrow) Turner. Its my maiden name and my brother won't be passing the name down. He is the last Turner in the family! I am back and forth with it. My husband LOVES it but I'm afraid i'll have name regret, or get the side eye.

Especially with a middle name Nathan. Initials T.N.A?! Say it out loud. Sounds like boys weekend out. 

I cant decide what I want to do. I love it, then hate it. 

 

Patches08

I really love it. I don't think its too 'cutesy'. I also like Isaac Turner..has a nice ring to it.

PinupMomma08

Repost from Baby Names in case you didnt catch it over there :-)

I just asked this exact question a few weeks ago! I'm also considering naming my son (anatomy scan tomorrow) Turner. Its my maiden name and my brother won't be passing the name down. He is the last Turner in the family! I am back and forth with it. My husband LOVES it but I'm afraid i'll have name regret, or get the side eye.Especially with a middle name Nathan. Initials T.N.A?! Say it out loud. Sounds like boys weekend out. 

I cant decide what I want to do. I love it, then hate it.  

 

Edit- I'm an idiot. LOL  

newportbride715

I like Turner A LOT better than Isaac or Ian. I also like David!

ambs21

I love family names, so I really like that there is meaning for choosing Turner.  I also had a student named Turner who was a real sweetheart, so the name has good connotations for me!  I think Turner David is a great name!

Lisa&Mark

I actually like it!

weddingpuffgrrl

Turner is my favorite painter. So I love that you are using the name and the meaning behind it for you. I say go for it!