Searching for a Boy Name Fit for an Artsy/Geeky Couple

[broadwaybaby]

When we had our first child, a son, we knew he'd be Jack instantly. Unfortunately we didn't even have a backup name and now that we're expecting our 2nd son in 10 weeks my husband and I are stumped to come up with anything! My son's name is Jack Rigel. Rigel is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Orion- my husband is a high school Physics and Astronomy teacher We love theatre, particularly Shakespeare since we met performing together in a summer Shakespeare festival.

Names we have considered for both first and middle names: Malcolm, William, Anthony, Patrick, Finn, and Alexander, and Orion (to match Rigel). Any other thoughts for something with a little flair, but not super trendy? Also, since we knew that Jack was Jack before he was born, is there anything to the notion that sometimes you need to meet your baby and then give him a name? I've heard people say that's how they had to do it, so maybe that's how it will work the second time around for us!

Thank you!!

[promptedbylove]

Shakespearian:
Duncan (Macbeth)
Edgar (King Lear)
Silvius (As You Like It)

Constellations:
Altair
Sirius
Perseus

I also really like all of the names that you chose!

[polka]

The first thing that came to mind was Romeo. Out of your considerations, I like William, Patrick, and Finn. As a middle name I'd suggest Alioth, it's the brightest star in Ursa Major or Altair, which is the 11th brightest star in the sky. Also, Atlas could make a really cool choice. Some Shakespearean names that seem useable are Cassio, Dion, and Balthazar.

Dion Alioth
Cassio Altair
Balthazar Atlas
Romeo Altair

Hope this helps.

[daisy451]

Some celestial possibilities:
Phoenix- a constellation and awesome mythological creature
Leo
Castor
Cosimo
Pan
Kale
Stellan
Also, Sagan may be an interesting middle choice if you're a fan of Carl.

Literary names:
Keats
Auden
Quill or Penn (maybe a bit literal)
Beckett
Eliot
Tennyson

Names that I think sound good with Jack:
Callum
Archer
Ray
Declan
Calix (science-y, when spelled Calyx)

[econo]

The ones you have picked are all fine. If you are concerned about trendiness, William and Alexander are both going to be in the Top 20 in most states.

Bertram, Lysander, Antony, and Oberon might be good Shakespearean names. Playwrights like Marlowe, Sheridan, or Moliere might also be good middle names. Other good theater character names are Brick

There are a lot of good physicist names out there - Michael Faraday, Nikola Tesla, Pierre Curie, Niels Bohr.

[lori johnson]

Congratulations and welcome to Nameberry, Broadway Baby!


My recommendation is ...

Jack [&] Will

[and]

Meg/Molly [&] Kate

... a sibset comprised of diminutive forms of equivalent "core classic" names John, William, Margaret/Mary and Catherine.


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P.S. Love the meaning behind Orion and Rigel for you when used as fun middles!

[sparrowfinch]

Jack is my favorite name so well done! Malcolm is a really unexpected name form your list that I like for a Shakespearian couple like yourselves. I only regret the "bad" connotation. What about Jack and:

Julian or Julius
Adrian
Charles nn Charlie
Milo
Henry
Robin
Sebastian
Sylvan
Edmund

[ella17]

Arlo is super artsy to me.

[mindymummy]

Atlas, Ren, Bohdi, Lucian & Chester

[melissa2]

LOVE Malcolm. Really stands out without being strange.