Give me some first names to go with MN Leland...

magpie1127

My post below requested opinions on Leland - and many of you shared my view that while the name isn't horrible, it isn't great either. It's really important to DH to use his Grandpa's name, but because the emphasis is on the first syllable, it can be hard to make Leland flow well as a middle name. I know that family meaning is more important than flow, but I'd still like the name to flow well. Any suggestions of first names that go with MN Leland?

For reference, I like offbeat, vintage names that aren't too wacky. Favorites are Hugo, Graham, Jasper, Leo, Matthias, etc. Our fave girl name is Eloise.

Crys1925

Of your choices, I think Jasper, Graham, and Matthias all flow relatively well.

magpie1127

Joy2611:

Grace0609:

I actually think any of your favorites except Leo go with Leland. I esp like the sound of a 3 syllable fn with the emphasis on 2nd syllable like Matthias or Josiah or Isaiah. Matthias Leland sounds good to me.

 

I agree.  I think you are overthinking this, Mag! 

 Haha - you're probably right. I just have to find a really good combo in order to convince DH that Leland is better as a MN than a first name. I want something "distinguished," as you put it!

magpie1127

What do you guys think of these names:

Milo Leland

Oliver Leland

James Leland

Hugo Leland

Sebastian Leland

 

hmp1

Ezra, Oliver, Calvin, Ambrose, Asher

MtClod

Leland Graham 

jenheartsmonsters

Jasper, Matthias, and Graham are all fabulous names and go well with Leland! Matthias may have an edge over the others because it has three syllables, giving it a lovely flow with the two-syllable middle name.

CeCe8579

I think Graham Leland has a nice flow and is a good solid name!

austenreader85

magpie1127:

What do you guys think of these names:

Milo Leland- Ls are too close together.

Oliver Leland- I like this

James Leland- Probable winner for your family reasons

Hugo Leland- Favorite based on sound

Sebastian Leland- third fave.  I like Sebastian a lot but it seems a bit stuffy with Leland.

 

I like the suggestion of Ezra.