Name opinion please

mstirton

Hey all, my hubs really likes the name Rhett Dean if we have a boy. I like it, but suggested Everett with a nick name of Rhett. He feels Everett is too popular, which I understand. Just wondering what you all think of the name Rhett. 

crwel1048

I never hear the name Everett. I like your suggestion of naming him Everett and calling him Rhett. Rhett on it's own really isn't my style, but I think it works with Dean as a middle name. If you like it then I would go for it.

Helenahhandbasket

I like it better as a standalone name than as a NN for Everett, but I would think you may get a lot of GWTW comments.  That may or may not bother you.

There's a reg on here with an adorable DS named Rhett-- I can't think of her SN right now but maybe she will see this and chime in.

wellybean

I think Rhett is a nice name.  If you both feel so-so about the name Everett, I don't think it's necessary.

apc1929

Eh I don't actually think Everett is all that popular but may be a regional thing.

Everett Dean may be one of my fav names.. love it   Rhett is cute nn but I just don't love it on its own.

mlhopson

I adore Rhett as a standalone name, but I'm not sure it sounds right with another one-syllable mn. Rhett Dean has a choppy feel to it. Everett Dean flows much nicer.

caittozer

I can't get passed the association with Rett Syndrome when I think of the name Rhett.

Mochadoodle

I love the name Everett (no nickname!). Not really a fan of Rhett or the flow of Rhett Dean.

Everett Dean is a great name, but it doesn't really need a NN.

Mochadoodle

Helenahhandbasket:

I like it better as a standalone name than as a NN for Everett, but I would think you may get a lot of GWTW comments.  That may or may not bother you.

What does GWTW mean?

mrstengallonhat1

I definitely prefer it as a nn to Everett!

Helenahhandbasket

Mochadoodle:

Helenahhandbasket:

I like it better as a standalone name than as a NN for Everett, but I would think you may get a lot of GWTW comments.  That may or may not bother you.

What does GWTW mean?

Gone With The Wind

kayjay10

I prefer Rhett over Everett, but I would prefer that either the fn or mn have more than one syllable.  The flow sounds off with Rhett Dean and I like the flow of Everett Dean better, even though I like Rhett more than Everett (if that makes any sense).

nicolrene

kayjay10:

I prefer Rhett over Everett, but I would prefer that either the fn or mn have more than one syllable.nbsp; The flow sounds off with Rhett Dean and I like the flow of Everett Dean better, even though I like Rhett more than Everett if that makes any sense.

THIS all of it lol my best friend's son is named Rhett so I'm biased and definitely love the name but I do agree with kay. I'd say Everett Dean with the nickname. There is nothing wrong with doing that. It gives him options later.

shellyco

I love Rhett and Everett seems trendy to me.  However, I do think that Everett Dean flows much better than Rhett Dean.  What about a middle name with more than one syllable?

megemoney

Rhett, to me, sounds like a noise my uncle makes when he's being goofy.  I do like Everett and don't know anyone with this name. 

Kfran84

I like Rhett over Everett and don't think Rhett is a nn for Everett.

Also Everett is not that popular. I only know one baby named this.

mstirton

Thanks everyone! It's nice getting some outside opinions.  Dean is my husband's middle name, his paternal grandfathers name, his maternal grandfathers middle name, and his father's middle name. He would really like to stick with Dean. We will talk about it a bit more. I am only 17 weeks so we still have a while left to decide! thanks again!