AW: name help?

missab · November 2014

our son's first name will be Kavanagh (family name from my husband's side; Kav for short). Our last name is short, common, two syllables and begins with "P" and ends with "er." Which middle name option do you like best? Any other ideas? I know I can post on the baby names board, but I like and trust you ladies and your opinions. Thanks for indulging my AW post.

mrsalvidrez · November 2014

I really like the name you have chosen! I voted middle name Ames.

jk3610 · November 2014

same.

missab · November 2014

Oh wow, thank you so much @mrsalvidrez‌ and @jk3610‌!

jk3610 · November 2014

Ames normally wouldn't be my style, but i really like the combo.

missab · November 2014

@jk3610 it's another family name for us; normally wouldn't be my style either, honestly! But we really enjoy the idea of using meaningful family names; the fact that they "work" is icing on the cake! Thank you again for the feedback!

lovemaddux · November 2014

I also voted for Ames. They sound great together. And, Kavanagh is a very strong name I love it.

I'm also wondering if we have the same last name...? Lol

mnharkcom · November 2014

I didn't vote because I like both. I like the Alexander with it but Ames is so different and doesn't sound bad. Either one is a win win

missab · November 2014

Thanks @lovemaddux! Is it like "potter" but with one letter different?

lovemaddux · November 2014

@missab‌ lol

ally3242 · November 2014

I voted for Ames. It just kind of rolls off of the tongue well.

missab · November 2014

I'm sure I'm jinxing myself here but I really didn't expect all the positive reactions! Thank you so much @mnharkcom‌ @lovemymuttzillas‌ and @ally3242‌!

deanafairburn · November 2014

I agree - long first name paired with short middle name sounds good together. I like the uniqueness as well!

marigold32 · November 2014

Alexander P---er is too much -er. I know you don't say the middle name so much, but Ames flows much better.

missab · November 2014

The "er" issue was my biggest hesitation on Alexander @marigold32‌! Thanks for the feedback everyone!

whippoorwill3 · November 2014

Really like Ames!

rmaurer08 · November 2014

LOVE LOVE LOVE Ames!! I would never have thought of that! Hands down, my favorite full boys name yet!!!

caridura84 · November 2014

I preferred Alexander for the middle name, but being that your last name ends in "er", I voted for Ames. Nice name combination on both!!

missab · November 2014

I am so so overwhelmed by all of the positive responses, ladies! I agree with posters in previous threads that it really can be a lot of pressure and stress to take on the naming of another human being - I really cannot thank you all enough for making us feel like we're making a good decision. My heart is full thanks to ya'll. :x

Seachele98 · November 2014

I voted Alexander because I liked the sound of a multiple syllable MN better than the single, but I want to take it back. I forgot the that last name ends in "er" and the "er" in Alexander with the "er" in the last name might be too redundant. I change my vote to Ames.