Need a middle name!!

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Registered: 04-26-2006
Need a middle name!!
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Fri, 06-16-2006 - 9:00am

DH and I think we agree on Oscar as a name for our baby, and have for some time. It is actually one we liked for a while, even though I realize that it isn't popular or trendy. Our last name is Napieralski--which makes it tough to find a name that even slightly "works", and where I like the name too. But for the life of me, I cannot come up with a good middle name. Nothing seems to "flow". So I have the following thoughts...none of which I am sold on. I think Ryan has the best flow, but I'm just not in love with the name Ryan. So let me know which you like, or if you can think of something that I haven't:-) They all seem so "harsh", and yet it seems all of the "softer" names are for girls. I like some longer names too, but then I think it is too much name for a little guy. Am I just crazy? DH doesn't care AT ALL...he thinks the middle name is never used, so why stress over it? But our other DS has a middle name (he is Max Henry) so I think this little guy deserves one too.

Oscar Ty Napieralski
Oscar Ryan Napieralski
Oscar Cole Napieralski
Oscar John Napieralski

Thanks for any advice...or even a good website that I can go to to continue my crazy search for a name:-)

-Anne

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Registered: 12-28-2005
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 9:24am

I'd say out of your list Ryan flows the best too. Here are some other ideas:

Oscar Joel
Oscar Blaze
Oscar Seth
Oscar Alexander (maybe too long)
Oscar Dane
Oscar Abbott
Oscar Blake
Oscar Dean
Oscar Emil
Oscar Gray
Oscar Holt
Oscar Ian
Oscar Sean
Oscar Evan
Oscar Jace
Oscar Louis
Oscar Lyle
Oscar Miles
Oscar Lee
Oscar Prescott
Oscar Preston
Oscar Pierce
Oscar Ridge
Oscar Quinn
Oscar Ross
Oscar Shane
Oscar Trent
Oscar Wade
Oscar Zane

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 9:38am

I just wanted to say that I LOVE the name Oscar. What a great choice! My third son is Orion Jacob, so I have a real affinity for 'O' names.

I do think the name sounds nice with a mn that ends in N, so Ryan, or Jonathan, or Ethan. Oscar Matthew is nice too, or Oscar Daniel.

Sarah #4 EDD 12-19-06

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Registered: 10-14-2005
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 10:00am

I like Oscar a lot!



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Registered: 03-07-2006
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 10:28am

I like Oscar John. I also like Oscar James. I'm not sure I love the OJ initials, but I don't think it's that big of a deal. A few other ideas:

Oscar Thomas
Oscar Garrett
Oscar Everett
Oscar Pierce
Oscar Louis
Oscar Luke
Oscar Miles
Oscar Samuel
Oscar Silas
Oscar Caleb
Oscar Eli
Oscar Elijah
Oscar Leo

Good Luck!

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Registered: 04-22-2006
Fri, 06-16-2006 - 11:56am

I think Oscar Ryan is the best choice from you list. I also like

Oscar Miles
Oscar Jared

 

 

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Registered: 06-02-2006
Sat, 06-17-2006 - 12:57pm
I like it with Ryan. Hope this helps.
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Registered: 06-18-2006
Sun, 06-18-2006 - 8:22pm
I absolutely LOVE the name Oscar Ty with your last name! It sounds so strong, but not overpowering. Also it flows very well. Good luck choosing just the right name!
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Registered: 04-26-2006
Mon, 06-19-2006 - 1:56pm

Just wanted to say Thanks for the ideas & oppinions! And the good news is I FINALLY got some input from DH! So that makes it so much easier for me (we aren't telling names until the baby is born & I am so bad at decisions!).

-Anne

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Registered: 06-12-2006
Mon, 06-19-2006 - 2:50pm
i always liked the names scott, james, or jacob for middle names...but thats just my opinion...i cant even decide on a first name yet...but i still have time..im only 8 weeks lol good luck
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Registered: 04-05-2006
Mon, 06-19-2006 - 7:45pm

Hi and good luck! Well, the choices are wide open since dh doesn't care; that relieves some stress!

I'm going to give you my honest opinion since it doesn't seem you like you're "married" to any of your choices...

I think Oscar is a fabulous little brother's name to Max Henry.
I DO like a one syllable middle name in your case but-

Oscar Ty Napieralski- I have style issues with this one. Doesn't quite go...
Oscar Ryan Napieralski- I'm not fond of the r- sounds running together.
Oscar Cole Napieralski- Again, not crazy about the styles together or the c- sound in Oscar running into Cole.
Oscar John Napieralski- This would be my first choice of the names you're considering. Good flow and keeping it simple with your last name!

Others that came to mind-

Max Henry & Oscar Lee
Max Henry & Oscar Luke
Max Henry & Oscar Adam
Max Henry & Oscar Paul
Max Henry & Oscar Wade
Max Henry & Oscar Miles
Max Henry & Oscar Lewis
Max Henry & Oscar Michael
Max Henry & Oscar Eli
*Max Henry & Oscar Neil*
Max Henry & Oscar James
Max Henry & Oscar Thomas
Max Henry & Oscar David
Max Henry & Oscar Bruce
Max Henry & Oscar Jack
**Max Henry & Oscar Harris**
***Max Henry & Oscar Hugh***

I LOVE the last two!! Keep us posted and enjoy the quest, Ginger

Ginger

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