WDYT of this boys name...

marinewife51 · August 2009

A few short weeks from now we will welcome DS#2 and cannot decide on any names. DS #1 is Grant William so I want something that will "go with" this...DH brought up this name and I'm just not sure what I think. WDYT?

Anderson Jay (DH's middle name) [Last name rhymes with Hansen].

I worry that 1) the name is too "grown up" for a little boy 2) The first name is too long, because I wouldn't want it shortened to Andy 3) The first name and last name are too similar and sound funny. But otherwise I do kind of feel a pull towards this name. The other name we're considering is Caleb John...but I get more iffy about that name as the days go by...TIA for your opinions!

GulfCoaster · August 2009

If your last name contains a "sen" or "son" sound, I wouldn't go with Anderson, because it could sound too rhymey.

I like the name Caleb John. It's a solid name -- why are you iffy about it?

timmylulu · August 2009

agree with pp on the rhymey thing.

I like the name Anderson, it reminds me of that hottie Anderson Cooper. ?I don't think that Jay really goes with Anderson though-it sounds too abrupt.?

JinglesChic · August 2009

I prefer things that are little man than baby boy, so I don't think Anderson is a problem. I think only thing that I might be concerned about is the similarity with the last name, but it's hard to tell for sure. I much prefer Anderson to Caleb, so I say go with your instinct and name DS#2 Anderson

starsmaycollide · August 2009

I think two 'son' sounds in a name like Andersen Hansen would sound odd. I really like Caleb

meplusone · August 2009

I love the name Anderson but not sure I would use it with your last name.

I like Caleb--it doesn't jump out at me but it is a nice name.

rose916 · August 2009

I've said the name over a few times to myself, I say "sen" and "son" pretty different so I don't think that it is too simililar. Though I can see your concern. I like them both, though I am a little biased since Caleb was on our list if LO was a boy.

metzy144 · August 2009

I like Caleb John. I think it goes very well with Grant William.

Worcbride · August 2009

GulfCoaster:

If your last name contains a "sen" or "son" sound, I wouldn't go with Anderson, because it could sound too rhymey.

I like the name Caleb John. It's a solid name -- why are you iffy about it?

ditto

JoyGotDots · August 2009

I think the 3 syllable/2syllable combo keeps it from sounding too rhymey. Also, it's -erson and -ansen, which doesn't seem too matchy in the first place. If you were naming him Janson Hansen it would be a completely different story.

Anyway, I like the name. I don't think Anderson is too big of a name for a child either. As far as nicknames go, people will call him what you call him until he is old enough to decide on his own, and then it's out of your hands anyway. My brothers were called Michael and Matthew until they were in junior high and decided to go Mike and Matt. Family still calls them Michael and Matthew.

jennicg27 · August 2009

Worcbride:
GulfCoaster:

If your last name contains a "sen" or "son" sound, I wouldn't go with Anderson, because it could sound too rhymey.

I like the name Caleb John. It's a solid name -- why are you iffy about it?

ditto

Same here. I like Anderson though, but not with a last name that ends in the same sound. I like Caleb John (or Caleb Jay) and Grant William together!

mlf625 · August 2009

My son's name is Anderson, and I LOVE his name. ?Everyone has reacted really positively toward it. ?I'm not concerned about the "Andy" thing- DH is Jonathan and is never called Jon.

All that said....I don't think it works with a last name ending in "sen". ?Sorry. Caleb is a nice name and goes better with your last name. ?I also think using a traditional last name without any meaning is a little random- Anderson was my grandma's maiden name so it had meaning to us. ?Just my thoughts.

mrs_sisco · August 2009

What about Caleb Anderson....even though Anderson rhymes with last name it shouldn't be too much of a problem with mn.

megstriesagain · August 2009

I agree with the pp - I wouldn't do Anderson Hansen...it's a little rhyme-y. (We have a similar problem - last name ends it -man, usually pronounced -men, which rules out all the -en, -an, -yn, etc. names for us...)

What about Caleb Jay if you want to keep your DH's middle?

macchiatto · August 2009

I like Anderson Jay but agree it's too rhymey with your last name. I do really like Caleb John though.

macchiatto · August 2009

Btw, if you're looking for more ideas that go well with Grant ... My cousin Grant has brothers named Adam, Benjamin and Evan.

My friend who has a Grant named her other sons Jacob, Gabriel and Micah.

FutureMrs.Steen · August 2009

I'm not a fan of Anderson, especially not with your last name. It does sound very rhymey. Caleb was a top name for us, but we went with Adam because DH wasn't in love with Caleb. I think Caleb John is a great name. I really love it.

timmysgal1 · August 2009

Name the kid Anderson Jay and call him A.J.

Summer20 · August 2009

GulfCoaster:
If your last name contains a "sen" or "son" sound, I wouldn't go with Anderson, because it could sound too rhymey.

I like the name Caleb John. It's a solid name -- why are you iffy about it?

This is exactly what I was thinking. I like the name, but I don't think it will sound good with your last name. Caleb John is great! Caleb Jay could work too.

magsugar13 · August 2009

JinglesChic:
I prefer things that are little man than baby boy, so I don't think Anderson is a problem. I think only thing that I might be concerned about is the similarity with the last name, but it's hard to tell for sure. I much prefer Anderson to Caleb, so I say go with your instinct and name DS#2 Anderson

She took the words right out of my mouth!

soon2Bmrspower · August 2009

I think Caleb John (or even Caleb Jay) sounds much better, and I love the name Caleb!

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