Is Raygon too wierd?

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Registered: 12-27-2004
Is Raygon too wierd?
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Wed, 12-29-2004 - 12:20pm

Okay so the general consesus is that Reagan is a girl name. Now you have me second guessing my choice to name our baby boy that. Growing up we had a little boy that lived next door named Reagan and I have always liked the name. So do you think by changing the spelling to Raygon makes it more masculine or should I just give up on the name all together. Why oh why is coming up with boys names so hard? I don't want anything too common like Jacob, Tyler and such...but I don't want anything to weird.

HELP!

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Registered: 08-03-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 12:31pm
i think it is utimately what you love. if you love the name go for it. i think raygon is kinda looking like a noodle dish, sorry. ragen maybe?

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 12:58pm

Yes, Raygon is too weird. Spelling it that way really enunciates(sp?)each syllable. I don't think there is anything wrong with Reagan for a boy. It is one of my favorite names, boy or girl.

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Registered: 12-09-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 1:01pm
Raygon reminds me of some nuclear chemical or something. I don't particularly think it's a good name for a boy, as I know 3 females with that name, but if you choose to use it, I'd change the spelling, at least. Good luck!
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Registered: 12-08-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 1:01pm

Noodle dish, huh? I was thinking poisonous gas. Or the name of a new stun gun. Either way, it's a definite no for this spelling.

Even though I do think of Reagan as a girl's name, if you love it, use it. Being able to associate the name with a child makes all the difference in the world, so just because I associate Reagan with girls now doesn't mean that I would if you were introducing me to your son.

I still prefer Regan, though, because of the whole Ronald situation.

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Registered: 12-27-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 1:59pm

Scratch Raygon. Between the noodle dish and poisonous gases.. I think we will stick to the Regan Spelling.

Thanks for showing me the light!

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Registered: 12-27-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 3:16pm
Reagan is actually suitable for both boy & girl. The name's meaning is: son of small ruler. Raygon is too wierd.
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Registered: 04-18-2003
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 4:51pm
Changing the spelling won't make the name any more masculine, it will only make it more confusing. If you're bothered by all the girls named Reagan, you should just choose another name.
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Registered: 05-06-2003
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 4:57pm
Sorry, it reminds me a bit of 'ray gun'!
I really like Regan, pronounced Reegan not Raygan, and I love the meaning of it; little king!
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Registered: 12-08-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 5:09pm

Changing the spelling from Reagan to Regan absolutely does NOT make it more confusing. If anything, it just makes it shorter. Changing to to Raygon, however...well, I guess we've covered that. Yes, yes, yes, name him Regan if you really like the name. It looks less fussy than Reagan, Raygan, Raygon, etc., anyway, and less fussy usually equals more masculine.

Congratulations, and let us know what you decide!

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Registered: 12-29-2004
Wed, 12-29-2004 - 10:13pm
Yeah, Raygon is too weird. I think Reagan is perfectly fine for a boy. Even though many use it as a girls name, it does not really sound feminine.

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