"er" ending in first and last name?

km3 · March 2012

My husband and I like several boys name that end in "-er"... Parker, Carter, Taylor, etc. But with the last name Miller, do you think that sounds funny?

I tend to think that ______er ________er is a little too much -er. Too rhymey, but my husband thinks it sounds good.

Thoughts?

magsugar13 · March 2012

i agree with you too much

strawberrytree · March 2012

I agree with you, too much- especially if it is another 'occupation' name such as Carter Miller, Parker Miller, etc.

ta78 · March 2012

Our last name ends in er also, and I have ruled out most er names. I think Parker or Carter Miller sounds ok though. Adding the L on top of the er sound in Taylor is what makes it too rhymey to me.

moonfaerie · March 2012

I think it's too much

Leah&JP · March 2012

I think it's a syllable thing. For example 2 syllables -er in the first name (like Parker, Carter) with Miller is too much IMO. However, a longer name like Alexander Miller would be totally fine.

km3 · March 2012

Thanks for the opinions! I have to admit, I was hoping everyone would tell me that -er -er was fine and that I was being crazy, cause that would be the easiest for us. But really, thank you for confirming that it just doesn't sound great.

I LOVE Benjamin but DH doesn't. I also like Alex(ander) but DH isn't crazy about it.

Zack is what I really want to go with but can't because it was used for a close family member's son who is no longer with us - it would be a painful reminder.