Kalel is cute - if you think it's too unusual or would be difficult for your son, how about Kahlil? I really like Deja.
Also, do you think maybe your bf would consent to either Dwight or Alexander as the middle name? I think even one is reason for him to be pleased! Kahlil Alexander or Kalel Alexander sound good! Kahlil Dwight or Kalel Dwight don't flow quite as smoothly but they are still good.
I'm with you - I like the ancient names like Isaiah and Malachi. In my experience, naming a baby to please someone isn't worth it, if you don't feel great about the name. Plus, you are doing all the work :) and you deserve a BIG say in your son's name.
Congratulations on your boy and I wish you the best!
I don't have suggestions for you regarding your new son's name except to say that Kal-El is nms at all. Good luck to you guys in your decision making. It is tough I know.
What I really wanted to say is that my daughter's name is Deja Rene. You are only the 2nd person I have ever "met" who has a Deja. Cool! I do get lots of compliments on her name when people hear it.
Kalel Alexander...I like that best. It honors the father without having a junior, and it follows the Superman thing without being exact. It's still pronounced the same, right? In my mind, it wouldn't be a big deal, since how many people have actually seen it in print anyway? You can even spell it the "right" way on the birth certificate and spell it how it sounds for everyday, as that's the way everyone else will probably spell it. A side thought on the Alexander instead of the Dwight, if for some reason down the road your not still with Dwight, it wouldn't be a constant reminder for you, but would still be a tie for your son--I think it gives you the best of both.
Name him Kalel Alexander. Tell bf you're dropping the Dwight as the whole name is too long and Alexander fits Kalel better. Then advise you're going to use the spelling that will be easier for the child. Tell him that he picked the name, so you're just picking the way it comes together. I think Kalel will be fine. I can just see a little boy with that name.
I have to agree. If Kalel "feels" right, it is a good compromise between BF's suggestion of KalEl and you naming this child something entirely different. Your baby isn't Superman, and should be allowed his own identity.
For the record, I like the sound of Kalel Alexander, Kalel Isaiah, and Kalel Dejan. You should have a say in this baby's name too, as his mother. Don't do it all to please BF. He might be the most important man in your life forever, but if the two of you do happen to go your separate ways, your son's name could end up being a painful reminder of something that did not work out. Allow your son to be his own person. That's really your first job as a parent.
I don't mean to sound negative, so please don't take it that way. You call the baby's father "BF", so I assume you are still together, but your statement: "Dwight Alexander is BF's name so I was going to keep it as long as we were on good terms" leads me to feel that maybe you don't see this as a permanent thing. Your son's name, however, is. You can't just go and change it later if you and his father cease to be on "good terms".
Good luck, and congrats on your wonderful son. Have a safe and happy delivery!
Also, do you think maybe your bf would consent to either Dwight or Alexander as the middle name? I think even one is reason for him to be pleased! Kahlil Alexander or Kalel Alexander sound good! Kahlil Dwight or Kalel Dwight don't flow quite as smoothly but they are still good.
I'm with you - I like the ancient names like Isaiah and Malachi. In my experience, naming a baby to please someone isn't worth it, if you don't feel great about the name. Plus, you are doing all the work :) and you deserve a BIG say in your son's name.
Congratulations on your boy and I wish you the best!
Kira
What I really wanted to say is that my daughter's name is Deja Rene. You are only the 2nd person I have ever "met" who has a Deja. Cool! I do get lots of compliments on her name when people hear it.
I knew a little boy whos name was Christopher Reeves D... Named after "Superman"
Im all for unusual names, but I think Kal-El is a little much, It is your final dicision.
Aubrey
Proud Foster Momma
DFS "B"
Former DFS "C" and "M" (forever in my heart)
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I have to agree. If Kalel "feels" right, it is a good compromise between BF's suggestion of KalEl and you naming this child something entirely different. Your baby isn't Superman, and should be allowed his own identity.
For the record, I like the sound of Kalel Alexander, Kalel Isaiah, and Kalel Dejan. You should have a say in this baby's name too, as his mother. Don't do it all to please BF. He might be the most important man in your life forever, but if the two of you do happen to go your separate ways, your son's name could end up being a painful reminder of something that did not work out. Allow your son to be his own person. That's really your first job as a parent.
I don't mean to sound negative, so please don't take it that way. You call the baby's father "BF", so I assume you are still together, but your statement: "Dwight Alexander is BF's name so I was going to keep it as long as we were on good terms" leads me to feel that maybe you don't see this as a permanent thing. Your son's name, however, is. You can't just go and change it later if you and his father cease to be on "good terms".
Good luck, and congrats on your wonderful son. Have a safe and happy delivery!
Thanks to all that replied.