Ha, that's actually the first thing I thought of as well.
OP - I get that you think you are being terribly cute and clever giving your children theme names, but there are male "Z" names that aren't this strange.
Please remember you are naming a human being that will one day have to send out resumes and job applications. "Unique" names - and I am being generous here - are a lot less precious on a 30 year-old-man, kwim?
I'm sorry but I also dislike all of these options. I am not a fan of matchy names and also not a fan of names that sound so contrived. These children have to live with these names their entire lives, including being adults in adult settings for the majority of the time.
To be fair, I also really dislike all of the "ayden/aiden/aidan" names - Jayden, Brayden, Cayden, etc. I liked Aiden when it first got popular but every other iteration of it sounds like someone just went through the alphabet and tried to be unique. It's silly and unfortunate.
I know a Zayden; she is an adorable, precocious 10 year old who fits the unique name perfectly. "Zyler" is just....wrong. And Zodak makes me think of the Zodiak Killer.
Zayden's still the least 'offensive' but still don't like any of those. Zeke, Zack, Zeb, Zander, Zavier, all preferable.
My husband plays massive multiplayer games and always names all his characters names that start with "Q". We joked about naming the baby a "Q" name, but we never would have actually done it.
I don't like any of them... I think people are going to have issues trying to figure out how to say them and/or spell them which may make school life hell for the child...
Although I am not really a fan of any of them, when pressed, I would choose Zayden. I did also look through the babycenter's z names for boys (not all of them) and I kind of liked Zayvion or Zane.
I also can't fault anyone for having a pattern. My BF and I have an initial pattern. He is NMM, when we get married, I will be KMM so our selected names have M middle names.
I like Zane and Zander (although I like the Greek spelling with an X rather than the Slavic with a Z, personally). And Zachary/Zachariah is a nice option, too.
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they're all terrible, as was your earlier post of "zabram." please think about your baby as a grown up who will have to find a job and be taken seriously with whatever name you give him.
I like Zane and Zander (although I like the Greek spelling with an X rather than the Slavic with a Z, personally). And Zachary/Zachariah is a nice option, too.
everyone is being so mean about these names!? I think it's rude! Just vote on the name you like the most & if you don't like any of them then a polite neither? Be nice ladies!!!!!
Zayden is the only one that doesn't sound too far out there. What about Zeric (Derrick w/ a 'z') or Zante (Zon-tay)? I know 2 guys with those names....Thought I'd be a little helpful vs. saying that ur choices are the worse ever
We know a family who named their boy Zephyr. I hated it at first (especially since I knew a dog with this name) but it has grown on me immensely. Not only is he the sweetest kid, but it totally suits him. They call him Zeph (Zeff) for short.
Zayden - another notch in the belt of the Aidan/Caden/Brayden trend. It needs to die a quick death.
Zadok - a legit, Hebrew name with a cool meaning. I don't personally love it, but I'd still vote for it because it's the only legit name in the threee.
Here's a link to some more legit, Z names for boys. GL!
Re: POLL Zyler or Zayden or Zadok?
I agree. I hardly think that a Wikipedia article can be used as justification for naming you child something that's way out there.
Ha, that's actually the first thing I thought of as well.
OP - I get that you think you are being terribly cute and clever giving your children theme names, but there are male "Z" names that aren't this strange.
Please remember you are naming a human being that will one day have to send out resumes and job applications. "Unique" names - and I am being generous here - are a lot less precious on a 30 year-old-man, kwim?
I'm sorry but I also dislike all of these options. I am not a fan of matchy names and also not a fan of names that sound so contrived. These children have to live with these names their entire lives, including being adults in adult settings for the majority of the time.
To be fair, I also really dislike all of the "ayden/aiden/aidan" names - Jayden, Brayden, Cayden, etc. I liked Aiden when it first got popular but every other iteration of it sounds like someone just went through the alphabet and tried to be unique. It's silly and unfortunate.
I do really like Zeke and Zane.
Zayden's still the least 'offensive' but still don't like any of those. Zeke, Zack, Zeb, Zander, Zavier, all preferable.
My husband plays massive multiplayer games and always names all his characters names that start with "Q". We joked about naming the baby a "Q" name, but we never would have actually done it.
This!
Although I am not really a fan of any of them, when pressed, I would choose Zayden. I did also look through the babycenter's z names for boys (not all of them) and I kind of liked Zayvion or Zane.
I also can't fault anyone for having a pattern. My BF and I have an initial pattern. He is NMM, when we get married, I will be KMM so our selected names have M middle names.
I just saw a post about this on the May forum and it may be perfect:
"Zoloft"
Kids: What does Zoloft mean?
Zoloft: Mommy says she named me after her happy pills
Me too.
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DH suggests Darth Zader.
I like Zane and Zander (although I like the Greek spelling with an X rather than the Slavic with a Z, personally). And Zachary/Zachariah is a nice option, too.
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If my kid HAD to have a Z name, it would probably be Zion.
BUT those names are not so great, sorry.
I did like the suggestions of Zoloft and Zoolander though. You could call him Zoo for short.
What about Zap, Zombie, or Zoltron? lol..........................
I second "Darth Zader"
I can't believe no one has suggested the most famous "Z" name of all:
Zorro
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You're not offended, but your poor kid will be when he/she comes home beat up.
Tyler is going to be a big brother!
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Zander, Zenith, Zane?
Ditto...though the way things are going, I'm thinking maybe OP should name this one Zuul...
Bonus points to waterfly for an 80s movie reference!
My guy suggested Zoltar, but he's a big, BIG fan.
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On a serious note...
Zyler - made up, trying to tack a Z onto Tyler
Zayden - another notch in the belt of the Aidan/Caden/Brayden trend. It needs to die a quick death.
Zadok - a legit, Hebrew name with a cool meaning. I don't personally love it, but I'd still vote for it because it's the only legit name in the threee.
Here's a link to some more legit, Z names for boys. GL!
https://www.behindthename.com/nm/z_m.php
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