DH is wearing me down(baby names if you're bored)

sandylou · September 2010

I hated the name Cole when we first started talking about boy names. Apparently DH saw it in a baby name book and it "stuck with him." Also he says he thinks he likes it because it is similar to his name, in that it starts with "C," and is one syllable.

Anyway I think I have heard it so much in the last 6 months that I'm starting to like it. I say a name, and DH says, "I like Cole." This happens every time.

So I'm trying to come up with a mn for Cole. I figure since DH picked the name Cole, I get to pick the mn...that sounds fair right?

I'm trying to come up with a family name for a mn. Tell me which one, if any, you like best. We have a 10 letter last name that starts with Long******.

Richard, James, John, Jerome, Francis

Any of these? I'm leaning towards Richard...it's my dad's and brother's name.

columbiamommy · September 2010

I like the name Cole, and I think Richard goes will with it. From your list I also like Francis. I think you need a two syllable mn with a one syllable first name.

Just wondering, though, because we're having the same problem, if there's enough separation from Cole and your last name. What I mean is, when you say it out load, does it sound like one name/word, or is there enough of a break? I'm only asking because I have the same problem with some of the names we like and our last name. I hope it's ok that I brought this up. I'm not trying to stress you more with names, I swear. We're still in the process of choosing, too.

sandylou · September 2010

columbiamommy:

I like the name Cole, and I think Richard goes will with it. From your list I also like Francis. I think you need a two syllable mn with a one syllable first name.

Just wondering, though, because we're having the same problem, if there's enough separation from Cole and your last name. What I mean is, when you say it out load, does it sound like one name/word, or is there enough of a break? I'm only asking because I have the same problem with some of the names we like and our last name. I hope it's ok that I brought this up. I'm not trying to stress you more with names, I swear. We're still in the process of choosing, too.

I think so...this is why we ruled out DH's mn, Alan. I agree with you about needing two syllables.

pawcall · September 2010

Richard is by far my favorite to go with Cole. I agree with PP - a two-syllable mn will go well with Cole.

MichelleL1118 · September 2010

Of the mn's you listed, I like Richard... but to be honest, I don't really like Cole with your last name. When I say Cole Long******* out loud, I HEAR "colon ******," and that doesn't sit well with me.

We don't have a name yet either, and are ignoring the issue for now.

NJBrit · September 2010

MichelleL1118:
Of the mn's you listed, I like Richard... but to be honest, I don't really like Cole with your last name. When I say Cole Long******* out loud, I HEAR "colon ******," and that doesn't sit well with me.
We don't have a name yet either, and are ignoring the issue for now.

I agree, actually I have a friend who is Chinese and it's tradition to pass down the father's middle name to the first born son. Well, they love the first name Cole and wouldn't you know that his middle name is Lin. Cole Lin. Yep.

Anyway, I like Richard the best of those.

sandylou · September 2010

NJBrit:
MichelleL1118:

Of the mn's you listed, I like Richard... but to be honest, I don't really like Cole with your last name. When I say Cole Long******* out loud, I HEAR "colon ******," and that doesn't sit well with me.

We don't have a name yet either, and are ignoring the issue for now.

I agree, actually I have a friend who is Chinese and it's tradition to pass down the father's middle name to the first born son. Well, they love the first name Cole and wouldn't you know that his middle name is Lin. Cole Lin. Yep.

Anyway, I like Richard the best of those.

I think the reason this doesn't bother me is because I don't hear it as "Colon"

It's not pronounced the same as cole-in...idk, it could be kind of a mouthful though. This is frustrating.