down to 2 boys names.. input please

yourmomwreckedmybike · January 2012

we like names that are older, strong and somewhat "redneck" lol

i think we are down to:

otis

flint

please say whether you like or dislike the name (and why) or if its not your style

Tink112011 · January 2012

I like Otis!

I don't mind Flint, but I tend to dislike names that end in the "t" sound. I don't think people pronounce them well... but I'm weird like that.

Pearl16 · January 2012

My vote is for Otis. I think it fits all your criteria. Nice, strong name.

Flint is not really my style. It doesn't really feel like a strong name to me. It actually feels kinda wimpy, but maybe that's just me. I think maybe it feels a little too redneck for me. Plus, it reminds me of Flint, MI. Not really a good association.

laney75 · January 2012

I really like Flint. It's cool and sort of rugged, and unique but still spell-able.

Otis reminds me of an old, wrinkled bulldog.

oops34 · January 2012

laney75:

I really like Flint. It's cool and sort of rugged, and unique but still spell-able.

Otis reminds me of an old, wrinkled bulldog.

Exactly this.

LadySybil · January 2012

TBH, I really don't love either of them. Otis sounds like a dog's name, and Flint does not seem like a name to me. If I had to pick, I prefer Otis.I really like Charlie, but Otis and Flint don't seem to go with that at all.

If you are looking for something in a similar style, how about Henry with the nn Hank? I think Henry sounds much nicer with Charlie and Hank still has that "manly" feel.

ktpaladino · January 2012

I like Flint a lot. It reminds me of a hot rugged cowboy! Otis on the other hand, reminds me of a dog or cat.

magsugar13 · January 2012

I agree that otis reminds me of an old hounds name

flint...is a rock....or a city in michigan

sorry dont like either

led2009 · January 2012

Oops34:
laney75:

I really like Flint. It's cool and sort of rugged, and unique but still spell-able.

Otis reminds me of an old, wrinkled bulldog.

Exactly this.

I agree.

FrecklesInside · January 2012

Really not a fan of either. If I had to choose, I'd say Otis. Flint sounds like you're trying too hard to have a different or unique name. Otis isn't bad, it's just that I associate it with dogs or really old men.... but I think if I saw a little boy and was told his name was Otis, I would probably like it.

I'd vote for Otis out of the two.

brachatzipora · January 2012

Neither are my style at all. I prefer something like Owen or Finn better but yours are much less common choices. Of the two, if I had to pick... Otis.

ahutton2010 · January 2012

Flint really i dont think you should name him flint everyone will make fun of the poor kid... and OTIS is nice if you like that style

mommytoconnor · January 2012

Well if you are wanting redneck names you choose the right ones. I don't care for Otis, sounds like a dogs name to me, Flint is not my style either but it's better than Otis.

mommybrynn · January 2012

Otis = a dog. Specifically Milo and Otis. Can't get past it, but it is the better of the two choices.

Flint = Geology.

g8trkim · January 2012

I like Flint.

machole513 · January 2012

laney75:

I really like Flint. It's cool and sort of rugged, and unique but still spell-able.

Otis reminds me of an old, wrinkled bulldog.

I totally agree with this!

ljtvirkus · January 2012

DISLIKE Otis (it's a dog's name)

Like Flint.

ButternutSquash · January 2012

Otis = NMS mainly because of the redneckness you mentioned, tho it does make me think of Otis Redding

Flint = hate because this is not a name.

Mylovey08 · January 2012

I would like these for middle names more because they are really short for a first name......but with that said....I like Otis >Flint.

kincaid44 · January 2012

Flint's a pretty cool name, and definitely different which is always fun!

ahappyrobot · January 2012

ButternutSquash:

Otis = NMS mainly because of the redneckness you mentioned, tho it does make me think of Otis Redding

I agree about Otis being "redneck", which isn't my style, but I'd get a kick out of meeting a little guy with this name. The Otis Redding association is a great one, in my opinion. Yay Otis!

Flint, on the other hand... I just don't get the appeal, I guess. I think this would be a much tougher name to pull off, maybe that's why it seems stage name-y to me.