Boy names are so hard to think of...

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

So I hope that I am having a girl! I LOVE the name Brynn and am completely set on that being the name if we have a girl. If it is a boy...not sure. I must confess, though, the only boy name I really like that I have heard is Rylan. The confession? I got it from Sixteen and Pregnant. That is mortifying. Anyways. We already have a son and I am in love with his name so it would be hard to come up with another boy name! Please let me know what you think of the following middle names. Thanks![Poll]

mbody · August 2012

Brynn is on my girl list as well!

I think girl when I hear the name Rylan.

But, I do agree, boy names are hard for me too. Alec is on the top my my boy name list at the moment.

BlueRidge8 · August 2012

Are you wanting opinions of Rylan? If so, I really really dislike it and don't think it sounds like a strong name at all.

RedCardinal · August 2012

I voted none of the above. If you have to use Brynn at least give her a somewhat feminine middle name. All the middle names you listed are trendy and some are unisex. Brynn Haley doesn't flow very well. Do you have any family names you could use ?

Brynn Caroline

Brynn Catherine

Brynn Evangeline

Brynn Adelia

Brynn Madelina

Brynn Annora

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

mj.reilly:

I really dislike the name Brynn (Bryn is a masculine Welsh name ? it sounds like an old man to me), but since you are settled on it...I honestly don't care for any of the middle names you have listed either. They are just NMS. Brynn Reese sounds like a boy to me. If I had to choose, I guess Brynn Harper.

And honestly, I hate Rylan. To me it looks like someone just added random letters to Ryan. It doesn't sound like a name to me.

Sorry.

Wow, ok. Thanks for being honest though! It looks like we did agree on one name...my son's name is Ian too

aascaha · August 2012

I voted for Delaney but i also really like Reese.

Ive been thinking about the name Rylan too! its on my short list

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

RedCardinal:

I voted none of the above. If you have to use Brynn at least give her a somewhat feminine middle name. All the middle names you listed are trendy and some are unisex. Brynn Haley doesn't flow very well. Do you have any family names you could use ?

Brynn Caroline

Brynn Catherine

Brynn Evangeline

Brynn Adelia

Brynn Madelina

Brynn Annora

Thanks for your opinion. I don't really get into the family name thing...possibly b/c there aren't a lot of family names I like and I HATE old woman names used for little girls. Just my thoughts. I definitely couldn't use my middle name...Lynn. haha!

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

aascaha:

I voted for Delaney but i also really like Reese.

Ive been thinking about the name Rylan too! its on my short list

Thanks!! It looks like Rylan got pretty butchered when I mentioned it...everyone has a right to their opinion though! I like the name. I have always liked Ryan but wanted something a little different.

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

mbody:

Brynn is on my girl list as well!

I think girl when I hear the name Rylan.

But, I do agree, boy names are hard for me too. Alec is on the top my my boy name list at the moment.

I never thought if it sounded masculine like someone pointed out...do you think it does? I want to be sure my child has a good name...as we all do!

I never thought about Rylan sounding girly, but you definitely have a point. I looked it up and it is considered a unisex name...not that it really matters I guess.

strawberrytree · August 2012

Brynn is just ok for me, but I would personally prefer it with a more feminine middle name. I don't really care for any of the middle names you have on your list.

I am another Rylan-hater. It just sounds like a very weak name to me, especially compared to Ian which I think is a much stronger name. I know a girl with a son named Rylan and I always think she has a daughter when I see his name. (And I'm someone who likes names like Morgan, Kelly, and Taylor on boys, so I don't say that lightly.)

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

strawberrytree:

Brynn is just ok for me, but I would personally prefer it with a more feminine middle name. I don't really care for any of the middle names you have on your list.

I am another Rylan-hater. It just sounds like a very weak name to me, especially compared to Ian which I think is a much stronger name. I know a girl with a son named Rylan and I always think she has a daughter when I see his name. (And I'm someone who likes names like Morgan, Kelly, and Taylor on boys, so I don't say that lightly.)

Any suggestions? I feel like they are pretty feminine. I love the name Alexis but it definitely doesn't flow well.

I'm getting bummed out with the name Rylan. I had no idea it would be so hated. I guess I could see how it can sound girly. I guess here is to hoping it is a girl b/c I am not thinking of anything else! The only other boy name I love it Tyler and that is my son's middle name, so obviously it is out.

BlueRidge8 · August 2012

alilovesmatt08:
strawberrytree:

Brynn is just ok for me, but I would personally prefer it with a more feminine middle name. I don't really care for any of the middle names you have on your list.

I am another Rylan-hater. It just sounds like a very weak name to me, especially compared to Ian which I think is a much stronger name. I know a girl with a son named Rylan and I always think she has a daughter when I see his name. (And I'm someone who likes names like Morgan, Kelly, and Taylor on boys, so I don't say that lightly.)

Any suggestions? I feel like they are pretty feminine. I love the name Alexis but it definitely doesn't flow well.

I'm getting bummed out with the name Rylan. I had no idea it would be so hated. I guess I could see how it can sound girly. I guess here is to hoping it is a girl b/c I am not thinking of anything else! The only other boy name I love it Tyler and that is my son's middle name, so obviously it is out.

Other boy ideas:

Taylor

Rhys

Ethan (perhaps too similar to Ian)

Tyson

Noah

Corbin

Eric

strawberrytree · August 2012

Brynn Olivia
Brynn Sophia
Brynn Elizabeth
Brynn Alexandra
Brynn Cecilia
Brynn Noelle
Brynn Suzanne
I tried not to go too old lady for you. I think it sounds good with a longer mn.

TripMomma · August 2012

I do not like Brynn or Rylan. I DO like Ryan.

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

BlueRidge8:
alilovesmatt08:
strawberrytree:

Brynn is just ok for me, but I would personally prefer it with a more feminine middle name. I don't really care for any of the middle names you have on your list.

I am another Rylan-hater. It just sounds like a very weak name to me, especially compared to Ian which I think is a much stronger name. I know a girl with a son named Rylan and I always think she has a daughter when I see his name. (And I'm someone who likes names like Morgan, Kelly, and Taylor on boys, so I don't say that lightly.)

Any suggestions? I feel like they are pretty feminine. I love the name Alexis but it definitely doesn't flow well.

I'm getting bummed out with the name Rylan. I had no idea it would be so hated. I guess I could see how it can sound girly. I guess here is to hoping it is a girl b/c I am not thinking of anything else! The only other boy name I love it Tyler and that is my son's middle name, so obviously it is out.

Other boy ideas:

Taylor

Rhys

Ethan (perhaps too similar to Ian)

Tyson

Noah

Corbin

Eric

I really like Taylor..too girly though? Ethan is good but I agree that it could be too similar to Ian. Anytime I ask DH for thoughts he comes up with horrible names. Mainly joking. He doesn't ever have opinions! Frustrating!

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

strawberrytree:
Brynn Olivia Brynn Sophia Brynn Elizabeth Brynn Alexandra Brynn Cecilia Brynn Noelle Brynn Suzanne I tried not to go too old lady for you. I think it sounds good with a longer mn.

I agree, I think it would need a longer middle name. Our last name is two syll. so I like three. I like Olivia and Sophia but worry that they are over-used.

KarmB · August 2012

Brynn Harper is spunky

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

mj.reilly:

Nymbler suggests:

Oliver

Levi

Reid

James

Owen

Brennan

Henry

Carson

Corbin

Hudson

Cooper

Reese / Rhys

Brady

Griffin

Wylie

Dexter

Turner

Porter

Brett

Beckett

Hayes

Harris

Thanks for the suggestions! I like Reese...is it too feminine? I like Brett too. There are a few others that are cute but also used by close friends!

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

KarmB:
Brynn Harper is spunky

Good spunky? The only problem with Brynn Harper is that it makes me think of that singer...Ben Harper haha.

mamainseptember · August 2012

I'm not a huge fan of Brynn, I think Harper is a beautiful FN, it's on our short list

. I think Rylan is cool, it's not a name I hate, but I much prefer Ryan. I also think he will get called Ryan a lot by people missing that "L" in there.

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

mj.reilly:

alilovesmatt08:
Thanks for the suggestions! I like Reese...is it too feminine? I like Brett too. There are a few others that are cute but also used by close friends!

No. I see Reese (though I prefer the traditional spelling, Rhys) as strictly masculine, personally. I cannot picture it on a girl. I really dislike it on a girl, actually (same with most boy names on girls).

Good to know. I would just worry about people not knowing how the hell to pronounce it. I like it spelled Rhys though. Not sure if I will ever find a boy name that I love as much as Ian. Makes it hard...

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

mamainseptember:
I'm not a huge fan of Brynn, I think Harper is a beautiful FN, it's on our short list . I think Rylan is cool, it's not a name I hate, but I much prefer Ryan. I also think he will get called Ryan a lot by people missing that "L" in there.

I do like Harper as a first name...I feel like it is becoming really common though which scares me. I don't want to name my daughter (if it is a girl) Harper then have 10 others in her first grade class haha. I'm glad you don't have Rylan. I really like Ryan but was worried it was too 1985. And that was one of my thoughts...people leave out the L.

gimmietimmies · August 2012

I'm not a fan of Brynn, and personally when I hear Rylan, I think boy. It's really trendy for boys in my area, and I'm not a fan of the name. I prefer Ryan.

queenbone · August 2012

I voted for Delaney, but I really ought to have voted 'none of the above. They all seem so masculine/unisex as has been pointed out. I'd pair it with something longer and feminine.

Brynn Samantha

Brynn Juliette

Brynn Angelina

Brynn Miranda

Brynn Alexandra

Brynn Cassandra

Brynn Penelope

I don't like Rylan at all. I think Tyson was a great suggestion as were Taylor, Rhys, Brandon/Brendan.

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

justAphase:
alilovesmatt08:
RedCardinal:

I voted none of the above. If you have to use Brynn at least give her a somewhat feminine middle name. All the middle names you listed are trendy and some are unisex. Brynn Haley doesn't flow very well. Do you have any family names you could use ?

Brynn Caroline

Brynn Catherine

Brynn Evangeline

Brynn Adelia

Brynn Madelina

Brynn Annora

Thanks for your opinion. I don't really get into the family name thing...possibly b/c there aren't a lot of family names I like and I HATE old woman names used for little girls. Just my thoughts. I definitely couldn't use my middle name...Lynn. haha!

One thing, your daughter isn't going to be a little girl forever, in fact, she'll be an adult/older woman many more years than she will be a little girl. That's why I never understand people trying to use such cutesy names. Not that Brynn is that much of a cutesy name to me, I'm just commenting on your statement about using old lady names.

Middle name suggestions:

Brynn Juliet

Brynn Caroline

Brynn Fiona

Brynn Penelope

Brynn Eloise

Brynn Elise

Brynn Elisabeth

Brynn Violet

Brynn Autumn

Brynn Amelia

Brynn Madeleine

As far as Rylan, yeah, that is no good. Here are some names I got when I put Ian into nymbler.com

Noah

Lachlan

Graham (love!)

Reid (love!)

Colin

Ethan

Eli

Gavin

Max

Tobin

Finn

Declan

Riley

Logan

Rowan

Callum (love)

I don't see Brynn as a cutesy name at all. I still hate old lady names and will never like them. I know that little girls won't be little forever, but when I hear a lot of these old names I just think of old ladies. I understand not liking Rylan but everyone is obviously entitled to their opinion! I stilll like it and do think it is a good name,. I do LOVE Graham. That was the only other one I had in mind. I like Brynn Elise but know a lot of girls named Elise right now...including ones in the family.

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

justAphase:
alilovesmatt08:
mj.reilly:

alilovesmatt08:
Thanks for the suggestions! I like Reese...is it too feminine? I like Brett too. There are a few others that are cute but also used by close friends!

No. I see Reese (though I prefer the traditional spelling, Rhys) as strictly masculine, personally. I cannot picture it on a girl. I really dislike it on a girl, actually (same with most boy names on girls).

Good to know. I would just worry about people not knowing how the hell to pronounce it. I like it spelled Rhys though. Not sure if I will ever find a boy name that I love as much as Ian. Makes it hard...

I love Rhys for a boy! I understand some people may not know how to pronounce it now, but I do believe that it's becoming a more common name, so your son may not have too many issues by the time he gets to school.

Rhys and Ian make a great sibset too!

Agreed!

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

queenbone:

I voted for Delaney, but I really ought to have voted 'none of the above. They all seem so masculine/unisex as has been pointed out. I'd pair it with something longer and feminine.

Brynn Samantha

Brynn Juliette

Brynn Angelina

Brynn Miranda

Brynn Alexandra

Brynn Cassandra

Brynn Penelope

I don't like Rylan at all. I think Tyson was a great suggestion as were Taylor, Rhys, Brandon/Brendan.

I really didn't find any of the names masculine by any means...Harper, Delaney, Haley...aren't those pretty feminine? Oh well, I appreciate the suggestions!

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

queenbone:

I voted for Delaney, but I really ought to have voted 'none of the above. They all seem so masculine/unisex as has been pointed out. I'd pair it with something longer and feminine.

Brynn Samantha

Brynn Juliette

Brynn Angelina

Brynn Miranda

Brynn Alexandra

Brynn Cassandra

Brynn Penelope

I don't like Rylan at all. I think Tyson was a great suggestion as were Taylor, Rhys, Brandon/Brendan.

I really didn't find any of the names masculine by any means...Harper, Delaney, Haley...aren't those pretty feminine? Oh well, I appreciate the suggestions!

alilovesmatt08 · August 2012

gimmietimmies:

I'm not a fan of Brynn, and personally when I hear Rylan, I think boy. It's really trendy for boys in my area, and I'm not a fan of the name. I prefer Ryan.

I would be using Brynn for a girl and Rylan for a boy.

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