Time is ticking for boys name........

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Registered: 02-19-2008
Time is ticking for boys name........
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Thu, 04-03-2008 - 5:12pm

We have a 2-day old baby, and can't decide on a name. It's between Rhett or Evan. Both are Welsh, and we'd like a Welsh name. However, I'm considered that Rhett is a confusing name to some (Brett? Brent?, etc). Seems I have to spell it out to everyone as I say it. With Evan, my concern is that it is too mellow of a name for a man. Both names I love, I just need some honest, first instinct/impression feedback.

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Registered: 10-13-2005
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 5:18pm

I like both names . I like Evan Henry Shaw better than Rhett Henry Shaw.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 5:25pm

I love Evan. It's a great name for a boy or man. I don't see it as being 'soft' at all. Evan Shaw has great flow, while Rhett Shaw reminds me a lot of 'rickshaw'. Everett Shaw might be nice if you're not sold on Evan.

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Registered: 07-17-2006
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 5:58pm
I vote for Even Henry Shaw. Perfect!
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-17-2006
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 5:59pm

Sorry.


iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2008
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 6:21pm
My vote is for Evan!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-26-1999
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 6:32pm

Congrats on your little boy!


I was hoping that when the little fella was born he'd come out w/a nametag.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2005
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 6:40pm
Good idea with the pros and cons- I actually agree with everything mentioned. Would Everett Shaw nn Rhett be an option??? I do loooove Rhett.


                             
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Registered: 06-02-2003
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 7:04pm

Another vote for Evan Henry--very handsome (and I don't think it's soft at all!). Congrats on your little guy!

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 7:26pm

I agree w/ the Rhett/Brett confusion & I like Even better anyway.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-07-2006
Thu, 04-03-2008 - 10:19pm
I like both names but I prefer Evan. I think Evan Henry flows better as well!

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