Help name Jack and Luke's brother! Po...

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Help name Jack and Luke's brother! Po...
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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 3:35pm

Help name Jack and Luke's brother! Potential problems listed in parenthesis. . .



  • Evan (current favorite, but last name ends in "-an" sound, too)
  • Michael (#2 in our area - too formal?)
  • Ryan (#3 in our area)
  • Scott (too 1960s?)
  • Mark (also too 1960s?)
  • Thomas (too formal compared to brothers? Not crazy about "Tom")
  • last name starts with a hard "C," two syl., ends with -en/-an sound
  • It's hard to name the 3rd of the same sex!
  • other suggestions?


You will be able to change your vote.


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Registered: 09-29-2005
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 4:59pm

I like both Ryan and Scott for you, depending on your ln. You mentioned it ends in the en/an sound as well, so it might not sound that great. Ryan Caden, for example, sounds very repetitive/rhymey. My vote, therefore, would go to Scott for now.

Since Jack and Luke are both one-syllable names ending in the K sound, I'd try to avoid that for the third. It gets a bit too cutesy and confusing, KWIM? That would eliminate Mark and possibly Michael (if you think he might ever shorten it to Mike, Mick or Mack). I do like Miles for you, if you're open to suggestions. I prefer it as a given name, since Jack and Luke are also short, one-syllable names, but it can be used as a nn for Michael, if you like.

I'd also eliminate Evan from your list, since both Jack and Evan are forms of John, so it seems a bit odd. Almost like Luke should have been Ian or Sean. I'd let him have his own individual name. You may like something similar, however. Ewan, for example, is only one letter off and not related to John. ;)

HTH


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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 5:40pm

I really like Scott with the other two!

KT

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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 6:56pm

I completely disagree with the first gal who replied and think there is only ONE name for this baby! And that name is ...
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IKE!!!

How could you NOT name this baby Ike? Jack, Luke and Ike. Doesn't your heart just go, "YES!!!!!" Lol ... we have a son named Ike (Isaac, but now I wish we would have just named him Ike), and I love the name Ike. If I had a Jack and a Luke already, there's NO WAY I'd do anything but Ike. Well, except if you plan to have more and might have MORE boys, then you'd have to think through the other "K" names ... Mike, Kirk, Jake, Zack, Mark ... and see if you like them well enough, too. I ****like**** the theme you have going here. Enjoy!


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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 7:45pm

Hi there.

I love Jack & Luke for brothers; how cute!

Here are my thoughts on your list:

Evan-This is really nice & works well w/Jack & Luke. However, I'd stay away from it if your ln ends in an 'A-N' too. It just seems repetitive.

Michael-It is popular, but I do like Michael. It's a classic, & goes nicely w/Jack & Luke. I think the nn Mick would be awesome w/your crew.

Ryan-See Evan, but I still like Evan better.

Scott-Nah, it's not too 1960s. I'm just not loving it though.

Mark-Same as above.

Thomas-Maybe a tad too formal w/Jack & Luke, but it is a great name.

What are your thoughts on names typically thought as nns for full names? I think a Drew or Sam or a Ben would be great for you, but Andrew, Samuel, or Benjamin seem like too much. Perhaps I'm over analyzing.

Anyway, here are some more suggestions:

Alec

Alex(ander)

Abe(l)

Ace

Ben(nett/jamin)

Burke

Cole

Chase

Charlie/es

Clark

Cal(vin)

(An)drew

Danny/iel

Eli

Elliott

Eric

Emmett

Edward/Ned

Finn

Gray

Grant

Henry/Hank

Hugh

Max

Noel

Nolan

Owen

Oliver/Ollie

Philip

Patrick/Patch

Quinn

Rafe

Sam(uel)

Stew(art)

Simon

Tate

Tim(othy)

Travis

Ty(ler)

William/Billy

Walt(er)

Wes(ley/ton)

Hope this helps!

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Thu, 03-08-2007 - 8:02pm
Wow - thanks for the great feedback! Our last name actually ends in the letters "-in," so it would look different in writing but have a similar sounding ending as all the "-an" first names - think "Evan Corbin." I wonder if that makes a difference? It's funny that you should suggest "Finn" - that was a favorite of ours for a long time, but it has gotten pretty negative feedback from all our family, friends, and even our kids! I don't usually buckle to pressure, but at some point I've got to consider how the child's "network" will react to him. Maybe Finnian as a middle name. . .
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 9:07pm

I find that Ryan has the same rugged, athletic, masculine feel that Jack and Luke have.

Evan- a bit boring, repetition causes bad flow with last name
Michael - too common, a bit boring
Ryan (#3 in our area) - love it
Scott (too 1960s?) - Like this a lot actually
Mark (also too 1960s?)- I do find it a bit outdated

How about...

Kyle

Marcus (a bit more substance than Mark)

Matthew

Sean

Christian

Ashton

Quinn

HTH
-Nikki


                             
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Fri, 03-09-2007 - 5:56pm

I voted for Thomas because I've always liked that name and now I'm all over Thomas Finn.

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Sat, 03-10-2007 - 11:12am
I think Evan fits best with Jack and Luke.






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Thu, 03-15-2007 - 10:59pm
I like your taste in names! Most of my choices on your list!