baby due soon snd can't decide!

[ellejar]

Baby boy due any day now and we are still struggling and need advice.

We have a three syllable hard to pronounce last name. We like classic names ( not too trendy). Whet would you pick?

Russell
Paul
Mitchell
Alec or Alex
Luke or Lucas
David
Keith
Benjamin

Nothing seems quite right. For what it's worth, his big sister is very sports oriented, loud and outgoing. Maybe he'll be similar.

Thanks!!!!

[ashthedreamer]

I like Benjamin best. While it's on the long side, it's still classic enough to endure and simple enough to work with a long, complicated LN. Besides, he can always shorten it to Ben, which works easily with a complicated surname. I think Benjamin Russell would be a great combo, actually, and I can see a Benjamin Russell both looking up to his sister, sort of following in her footsteps, but also being his own person, or maybe not being like her at all. It has that versatility to it, which is what I love.

The others are great, too, I just really love Benjamin, and Benjamin Russell is fabulous.

Good luck!

[carleywill]

You've got lots of great choices! My favorites on your list are Mitchell & Benjamin. I love the suggestion of Benjamin Russell.

[emmabobemma]

I would pick Benjamin, with Luke in second place. Love the nn Ben. Benjamin is both adorable and presidential, and very friendly sounding. Luke has a sleek, simple sound, and it means light, right? Feels spiritual but not heavy.
Paul, Mitchell, and Russell are ok in my opinion.
The others I don't care for.

[enguerrand]

all are fine except Keith. never liked that name, sounded to close to Teeth.

[mischa]

1 Benjamin
2 David
3 Lucas nn Luke

[ellejar]

Thank you so much everyone! It really helps to hear feedback. I'm now leaning toward Ben or Luke.

[uselesskitty]

I like Benjamin and Luke the most!

[jace2428]

I also like Ben and Luke the most

[larajames]

Ben and Luke are great.

Other one syllable names I like are James, Seb, Miles, Seth, Cole, Grant and Clark. Good luck!