Nathan or River

boxie · November 2009

Which name do you like better? I know one is really traditional and one is kinda out there. Does anyone have an suggestions that have a feel to a River or a Nathan?

JenG1979 · November 2009

Nathan

SBma · November 2009

Nathan. River makes me think River Phoenix

etoussa · November 2009

Nathan

funnibaby · November 2009

Nathan. Like pp River makes me think of River Phoenix.

Heather

ttmccoot · November 2009

i would pick river because i reeeeeaallly don't like nathan. i do like nathaniel.

good luck!

lidda · November 2009

Wow, those are totally different! I prefer Nathan because I like more traditional names. How about Nathan River? My DD has a very traditional first name and a more offbeat middle name and it works!

wheelenl · November 2009

Nathan. What is it about River that appeals? Just different, or you like the feel of tying the name to nature? That would help narrow down some names that maybe had some elements of both.

DianeN9 · November 2009

I love Nathan, but I'm biased.

victoria1977 · November 2009

I'd go with Nathan. Personally I am not a fan of names that are nouns.

sunnyday016 · November 2009

I prefer Nathan. But if you like River I think it would sound alright for a mn. Nathan River.

FutureMrs.Steen · November 2009

Nathan is a nice name. I don't like River at all. It looks like you are trying too hard to find a unique name.

future_mrs.lambdin · November 2009

I would not name a boy River. River would however be very pretty for a girl.

Mhild · November 2009

I love Nathan and really don't like River.

karakel · November 2009

Def Nathan. Your kid would be made fun of with a fn of River.

Ms.lucky13 · November 2009

SBma:
Nathan. River makes me think River Phoenix

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aerotigergirl · November 2009

I prefer River.

If you like this one, how do you feel about place names? My great uncle was called Arizona, and I kind of like it. We have a significant tie to Montana, as well, so it's a name I'd also consider.