Two DS with Z names, should I stick w...

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Sat, 03-27-2004 - 12:12am

Two DS with Z names, should I stick with Z for DS #3?



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Registered: 09-24-2003
Sat, 03-27-2004 - 2:56pm
Nope, you should break the pattern now or you'll never be able to. I did both my sons with the same endings, and though I love both names, I do think it's a little much---I flirted with the idea of keeping it for another, but decided if I do, then it's going to get harder and harder to keep it up if I have more children!
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Registered: 08-01-2003
Sat, 03-27-2004 - 8:03pm
I'd have to know what your two Zs already are and what you have in mind in order to vote. I'm assuming one of them is Zachary. there aren't a lot of available names that start with Z. I'm afraid you'd probably end up with two of them sounding pretty much alike. I'll go out on a limb and assume the other one is Zane. the only other thing I can even think of is Zian, and I think it sounds too much like Zane.

I guess if you'd be having a girl you were planning on Zoe.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sat, 03-27-2004 - 10:16pm
Hi soccermom,

Good questions! I always wish I could post more info in the polls. I believe you have responded to a couple of my other posts and I appreciate your input!

My boys are Zachary Ty and Zane Michael (good guesses!). Actually, my first inclination was *not* to use another Z name, for either boy or girl. I've been asked many times if our girl would be Zoe, and although it is tempting, it's not one of my top choices (don't think it grows particularly well and a bit too popular, but really cute for a young girl)

Anyway, I've been assuming all along I might go for 4 children, so the idea of 2 Z's and 2 of another initial seemed reasonable. But, what if I end up with only 3? Would a third boy feel left out without the Z initial? There is a 2 year gap between #1 and #2, but the gap between #2 and #3 will be 4 years.

My top boy names so far are Kai Brennan, Luke ??? and Zephan Trace. I know I need totally new sounds for the Z name, or it will be crazy (no Zeke, Zian, Zander, for example) Or, as a twist should I use the Z as the MN, i.e. Luke Zephan?

So, what do you think?

Beppy

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Registered: 08-28-2003
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 8:27am
Seeing your follow-up post I would definitely say go for Kai-I love it! And although I really like Kai Brennan as a combo, I also like the idea of you putting the "Z" name in as a mn...Kai Zephan is just crisp and cool imo...I really like it!

Marguerite

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Registered: 08-20-2001
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 10:44am
I think it depends on if you're thinking of having any more children, number one, and number 2, what your other sons' names are.

For example, I think that if one is Zachariah and one is Zoltan...those names are different enough in "style" that to name your 3rd son a name that starts with a letter other than "Z" is great! However, if both names start with "Z", are in the same "style", and you are planning on having NO more children, then I'd say to name your 3rd son a "Z" name in the same style as the other two.

Best of luck!
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Registered: 08-01-2003
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 12:28pm
here's the thing - if you end up with a final count of 3 children and two are Zs and one is not, I don't think that's a bad thing. I know lots of families with three children where two of the initials are the same and the third is different - and I've never heard those children feel that they're left out because of that.

however, if you have 3 Zs, then you do have a 4th child - then I think you're just about locked into going with Z - because to me, 3 out or 4 would cause that 4th child to feel left out - UNLESS - the 4th happens to be a girl and the other three were boys, you could always tell her there just weren't any appropriate Z names, and besides, she's special enough for being the only girl.

the Z name I think would sound the most different if you decide to stick with it is Zoltan.

If not, I really like Luke. I personally don't think Kai fits in with the other names, not just because of the initial, but because of style.

good luck.

oh, and actually, I knew very few Zoe's. I think it's talked about more than really used. I think it's cute. I think it would grow better than you think.

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Registered: 01-10-2004
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 2:49pm
Let me start by saying that IMHO, we pregnant ladies sometimes agonize over names a little too much -- I have fretted over all my DS's names and qutie frankly, they all seem to "fit" each one perfectly. Now, whether the boys grew to fit their names or the names just seem to take on new personality as your child grows -- who knows? I mean we all have preconcieved (NO pun intended!) :) notions about certain names -- until you meet someone who blows that notion away -- right?

I am in your situation right now and woudl almost agree with the first replier -- break your cycle now or you will never be able to..........I have Christopher Scott,(12) Clayton Joseph,(5) and Curtis Wayne (2)(Chris, Clay & Curt). We "thought" we were finished -- now less than 2 weeks from now we are expecting DS #4 -- and I am scrambling for another "C" name that "goes" with the other 3. Nothing too effeminate, nothing that sounds too close to any of the other 3, and a few strange reletives with "C" names thrown in there just to mess us up (Craig for example -- great name, weird family member!) :)


Break your pattern now or the 4th one will be the one feeling left out.........if you are planning for 4, then maybe the 2 + 2 thing is a good idea. Otherwise, I like the idea of the "Z" for the middle name of this one.........

Good luck - and any ideas on some "cool" C names back on my post will be considered (or "chewed up" as we like to say!)

Darlene - "redfrecklemom" in Midwest

redfrecklemom

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Tue, 03-30-2004 - 10:13pm
Hi there, Darlene!

Thanks for the suggestions, it's great to hear from someone who's BTDT. I'm still up in the air on this one, but leaning away from the Z first name.

I've been thinking of C names for you, though! My first thought was Caden, but I think it's too similar to Clayton.

Christopher, Clayton, Curtis and ...

Carter

Cameron

Connor

Carson

Colby

Cooper

Corbin

Corin

Of these, I think I like Cameron the best. The "m" sound is distinctive, and you get the single syllable nn "Cam" to go along with Chris, Clay and Curt. I'm sure you've been through the C list for months, but HTH anyway!

Thanks again!

Beppy

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 10:25pm
Thanks again, soccermom!

It's just too hard to predict whether we'll end up with 3 kids or 4. I always thought 4, but I've been so sick with #3, that I'm not sure I'm willing to go through this again! *LOL*

As much as I hate to admit it, I do agree that Kai doesn't fit quite right with Zachary and Zane. Too beachy, I guess. I really do like that name, though. Rats. I've been saying Luke for years now, and it does flow well, especially with Zane. But it's just not knocking my socks off, KWIM? It's not a name that is going to get too many "wow, what a cool name" comments. (Like we hear so much with Zane). I suppose a more unique MN might help me with Luke though.

As for Zoltan, all I can think of is that Tom Hanks movie "Big". Wasn't the guy in that machine Zoltan? Or was it Zoltar? Anyway, I can't seem to get past that gypsy imagery *LOL*.

Zoe is cute, for sure. I know of only one in my neighborhood, so you may well be right. DH and I have had our hearts set on Teagan, nn Tea (pronounced Tay-gun, or Tay-a) for years though. It's not the greatest with Zach and Zane, but not horrible either. We're thinking possibly Teagan Marie or Teagan Monet. Funny, I haven't spent any time at all pondering girl names. I'm just really focused on finding the perfect boy name, for some reason!

Thanks again for the input. ;)

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Registered: 01-30-2004
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 11:39pm
later on in life if they have mail or get phone calls which only contains first initial and last name it can lead to confusion.