Names?

[Comatose]

I also think that FirstMateJack's names were innapropriate, but I didn't remark on them because I thought he might be joking.  If he isn't he needs help, but if he is, I probably just mada fool of myself.

[42]

It sounds like you're basically shooting down the names just to shoot them down. Is it because you want your brother to choose something you thought up, you're feeling argumentative, or what? Just curious.

Mostly just to shoot them down. Largely to tease my "younger" brother.

 Okay, I do have to use this name for the rest of my life in one way or another. I do hope it is a name I can 1) pronounce, 2) spell, 3) remember, 4) differentiate from the gazillion other family names I have to remember, 5) say without laughing or feeling embarrassed. I would also hope that my brother has enough sense not to give his child a name that traumatizes him.

And I honestly don't know if I could someday accept a kidney from someone named Emron. 

[The Lost One]

First, let me clarify that uncles have no naming rights for this child whatsoever. If you like a name, start having your own kids!

Second, for my dear twin brother, be careful about referring to me as your "younger" brother. That might generate some maturity comparisons that you will regret.

Third, be careful about shooting down some of these names as you might offend someone who reads this website.

I am grateful for the suggestion that have been given so far, many of which are under consideration. Please feel free to continue to make suggestions.

My wife wanted to point out that the name needs to match with our others sons names.  So we were wondering what names people thought match well with Isaac and Leif?

[Peter Ahlstrom]

I suppose Erik is off-limits? Or Thorvaldr?

[The Lost One]

Ya, Erik and Thorvaldr isn't being considered. Neither is Newton.

[Comatose]

I re-read some of the messages and I just have to ask.  Does your son watch Avatar and want to name his brother Aang?  That's the only cartoon I could think of that has character with and arrow on his head.  I think it's a great show, but should not be used as a reference for naming children.

[The Lost One]

Yes, my son watches Avatar. I agree that Avatar should not be used as a reference for naming children, but that not what my oldest son thinks. He keeps on telling us that we should consider the name "Aang." Therefore, as consideration, if the child is born with a big blue arrow on his head then the child may be named Aang, otherwise, it's unlikely.

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

Second, for my dear twin brother, be careful about referring to me as your "younger" brother. That might generate some maturity comparisons that you will regret.

THe problem is, when you start threatening maturity comparisons, you've already lost the "maturity" game.

Third, be careful about shooting down some of these names as you might offend someone who reads this website.

If he does, it's just as well. If that post can offend someone, something I post is *bound* to offend them sooner or later. Probably sooner than later.

[Tink]

Another suggestion: Orion.

And 42, they're just suggestions. I'm not attached to any of the names (I thought Emron would be a cool inside reference since it's not a commonly known name from BOM and he's a Nephite soldier). I am just trying to help Lost generate some ideas. 

[Fellfrosch]

I think you should name him Bonnie, just to stay consistent.

[GorgonlaVacaTremendo]

As is constant with the naming game, I have to get a few out of the way.

Have you ever considered "Cumulonimbus" or "Fortyseven"?

[Oldie Black Witch]

Emron sounds too much like Enron--just my two cents.

Let's see:

Dafyd (Welsh for David)
Matthias
Roine (not French! It's Swedish, I promise!)
Howell

These are all that's coming to mind at the moment. I'd recommend other names, but I had to use up most of mine when I kept having boys.

[Shrain]

Emron sounds too much like Enron--just my two cents.

heh. Exactly the first thought that came to mind, even though I knew a guy named Emron.

But I love the Welsh spelling of David, though the poor kid would be spelling his name out for people constantly.

[Oldie Black Witch]

It's good insurance against telemarketers, and someday my son Padraig will thank me. As it is, he already feels unique and special because he usually gets a look of surprise when he spells his name for people.  Now if I can just get him to be a little more choosy about to whom he spells his name . . . I shoulda taken the OB's advice and given him the middle name of Knucklehead. Or maybe Precocious.

[Aen Elderberry]

When considering what to name our children I always bring up -
 
Bishop
Senator
Mister
General

and suggest that if we want a family name then we should consider

Grandma
Uncle

But we always end up using something else.  You may ask "where is my wife's sense of adventure?"

We have used real family names and biblical names.  I actually prefer names that you can spell.  Check out the chapter on names in Freakanomics before you decide to use a weird spelling.