Middle name for Avery!?

Candace7p13 · January 2013

I just love the name Avery for a boy and have finally found a name my husband actually likes. I also like it for a girl but that's not what this post is about. Okay so my husband's first legal name is James. So I have always wanted to use James as a middle name. I am not too sure now because Avery James just doesn't have the rhythm I am looking for. Maybe I need time to get used to them together!? Any other middle names that would sound good with Avery?

Avery James
Avery Lane

So that is what I have come up with so far on my own. Hubs is at work right now and I can't ask him for suggestions and I thought this may be fun to see what other suggestions there may be. Thanks for your input. And sorry for such a long post

plunderb · January 2013

I like Avery James better than Avery Lane. James is obviously masculine, but Lane gives you two unisex names.

Also, don't James and Lane have exactly the same rhythm (one syllable and long A)?

capulet · January 2013

I agree 100% with Joy. I love that you're using Avery for a boy, but since it's gone unisex, I think the middle name needs to be very masculine. Avery James sounds fine to me.

shellyco · January 2013

I think Avery James has a much nicer flow and sounds much more masculine than Avery Lane.

Candace7p13 · January 2013

I am so glad you mentioned that! I did not think about both being unisex. Great advice thanks so much!

kayjay10 · January 2013

Joy2611:

I'm going to give you the same advice that we'd give to someone considering putting Avery a girl. Pick a very gender specific middle name.

Lane could go either way (although I think of it a boy's name).

With James, there's no question.

I like the flow of Avery James, honestly.

This exactly. And I love the flow of Avery James. Just has a nice ring to it.

ShoeFanatic614 · January 2013

capulet:
I agree 100% with Joy. I love that you're using Avery for a boy, but since it's gone unisex, I think the middle name needs to be very masculine. Avery James sounds fine to me.

I will 100% agree with both of you. Another vote for Avery James. Great name, btw.

danabsd · January 2013

I prefer Avery James, IDK why Avery Lane seems more feminine.

scbedi · January 2013

yeah, like PP have said. Avery James is good, especially because it is obviously masculine.

klocurto · January 2013

Joy2611:
I'm going to give you the same advice that we'd give to someone considering putting Avery a girl. Pick a very gender specific middle name.
Lane could go either way (although I think of it a boy's name).

This was my thought, too. I don't have a suggestion at the moment, but I think you're better off picking a make specific MN. Avery is actually a top contender for me if I have a girl! It's a great name both ways.

stahlop · January 2013

Yea to Avery for a boy. My DH and I both like this for a boy, but DH doesn't like that it's become a popular girls name. And we have a friend with a daughter named Avery. The more people who name their boys Avery the better!

curlysue22 · January 2013

I definitely like the combo of Avery James.

One thing that did pop in my head as a note of recognition is the name of actor James Avery (Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince), but that's not a bad thing, just a note.

Candace7p13 · January 2013

Wow I did not know his name but like you said that's not a bad thing.

thank you ladies for your support and being kind about your advice.

We have chosen Avery James. Thanks again ladies!

RJM050705 · January 2013

I think Avery James flows well, but when I read the title the first thing popped into my head was Avery Lane.

So I say either works, but I kind of agree with PP who said that when you use a fn that goes either way, that picking a more gender specific middle name might be something to consider.

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