Thoughts about Adrik James...

[denajoan]

Last month we found out that we are having a boy! (Our first baby.) I was so surprised! I had picked out all girl names. My husband wasn't surprised. Anyway, I am letting him take the lead since it is a boy.

I chose the middle name which will be James. Our top 5 was set for awhile...

Liam James
Walker James
Wyatt James
Cole James
Caleb James

...but then my husband threw a wrench in the mix! He did a quick search for "Russian boy names" (he is 50% Russian) and fell in love with the first name he found: ADRIK.

I really love ADRIK JAMES, but I have some concerns.

1. The way that we would pronounce it is AY-DRICK. My husband does not like any other spelling options such as Aidrik or Aedrik. So do you think that people may get really confused about the way the name should be pronounced? How would you assume that Adrik would be pronounced?

2. My sister is due in March and we are due in May. My sister long ago chose her boy's name (with my help!) and it will be ADEN GERARD. So the BIGGEST question is, do you think that ADEN and ADRIK are too close? Do you think that my sister will be offended?

Thank you all so much for your help. I can't wait to hear what you think of the name and your thoughts about my two concerns!

EDIT: I forgot to include that our last name is DelloBuono. The other 50% of my husband is Italian. We are not into very traditional Italian names. We did consider his father's name -- Emilio -- and we would call him Leo. But it's out of the Top 5 now.

[boyandgirl]

I love it! How cool. At first I thought it was kind of made up, but hearing it is a Russian names, makes it completely cool. I would have mis prn this name. I would had said ad rick. Ay drick is really nice. I would stick with classic spelling. I don't think it is too close to Aden.

Really hope you use this name!

[denajoan]

I love it! How cool. At first I thought it was kind of made up, but hearing it is a Russian names, makes it completely cool. I would have mis prn this name. I would had said ad rick. Ay drick is really nice. I would stick with classic spelling. I don't think it is too close to Aden.

Really hope you use this name!

Thank you so much for your thoughts! I so appreciate it and I am so glad to know that you like the name!

[mischa]

Even though it's the Russian version of Adrian according to some baby name sites, the name itself doesn't give me a "Russian vibe". While I prefer the spelling Aidric (a male saint during Charlemagne's reign) or even Adrian, I think Adrik is a rare and interesting choice. I don't know if "AY" would be the correct Russian pronunciation of the name (I'm guessing it would be more like "AH").

[denajoan]

Thank you, Mischa! I had not thought of Aidric and I happen to like that very much. I will discuss with my husband. I like that you have described the name as rare and interesting. I just hope that doesn't mean... "weird."

I really do love the uniqueness of the name. And he can always fall back on the middle name James should he want something more traditional. Right? Thanks again!

[sparrowfinch]

I immediately associated it with Aidric in my head, so I said it with the AY sound. I think most people will get it. Yes, you will have to correct some people, but that's worth it for the name you love, right!? Congratulations on your boy, Adrik is an awesome name. What does it mean? Maybe Man of Adria like Adrian.

As for being close to Aden, I think you are right to think of your sister. You technically have the right to name your baby whatever you want, but you could potentially stir up some resentment. They are different names, but they are similar. Technically both could go by the nn Adie. I would ask her. Or, if you're afraid she'll say no, mention that's what your considering and watch her reaction. If it seems negative, then you know.

[denajoan]

Thank you so much, sparrowfinch! Your words are so reassuring to me. I appreciate your opinion as you always have wise advice in the forums.

In Latin, Adrik means darkness. In Russian, Adrik means of, or related to, the Adriatic Sea. I love the connection to the sea so much. I am a water girl. River is one of my favourite names for a boy or a girl. And Lake is a favourite for a girl. Unfortunately, my more traditional husband would not go for either. But Adrik is beautiful and unique on its own. We may have a winner.

As for my sister, I agree with you completely and I think that is exactly what I shall do. Thank you for all of your help!

[trainoke]

I also thought in my head that it would be pronounced with a long AY sound, or hoped it was pronounced that way (far preferable to ah-drik). I agree with sparrowfinch regarding talking to your sister. I assume you are close if you helped her choose her baby's name so it seems worth approaching before you are too wedded to the name.

[nono]

I've never encountered the name Adrik before. From looking at it, I didn't get the pronunciation right (I pronounced it like Ad-rick, which brought up the association of Ad-Rock from the Beastie Boys for me).

I prefer the Aidric spelling. I think that makes the pronunciation more intuitive, and I just prefer is aesthetically. I was feeling sort of skeptical of the name and leaning toward disliking it when I first started reading this thread, but when I saw mischa's post and the Aidric spelling my feelings definitely began to turn around.

[uselesskitty]

When my sister in law had her son, she was debating between Aiden and Adrik. I was really hoping she would choose Adrik, but sadly she chose Aiden (She also has a daughter named Ava. Somebody should have bought her the book Beyond Ava and Aiden lol!). Anyway, I love Adrik. It is handsome and underused! I don't think pronunciation will be much of an issue either. I wouldn't worry about that. It is a little close to Aden, but not overly so.

Liam James (I like Liam, but prefer Adrik because it is less popular)
Walker James (I like Walker, but it reminds me of the Walking Dead)
Wyatt James (I like Wyatt, considered it for my son actually. I think Adrik is nicer though)
Cole James (I love this name more than Adrik.)
Caleb James (Not my cup of tea at all.)