help us name twin boy #2!!!

[mommyt3]

I have a 2 year old named Knox. I'm expecting twin boys in June and can't find a name that fits for twin #2. We've agreed on the name Mace for twin #1. We want a name that is uncommon but not unheard of. We also want a strong name. HELP!
Here's our list so far. I'd appreciate some more ideas but NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS please!

Rhys/Reis
Clay
Cale
Cal
Hayes
Thor

[minorbeatrice]

I like Rhys. I also like Cal, but I prefer it as a nickname for Caleb or Callum.

Suggestions:
- Axel
- Reid
- Ziv
- Finch
- Finn
- Flynn
- Jude
- Cole

[sko]

Isn't Mace a weapon? The google definition is 'a big club used for bludgeoning'. Its also the name of pepper spray - Mace. I'm just hoping you know this since it is quite a serious meaning for a name. Choose Hayes and Rhys, or Thor and Hayes. Sounds much nicer without being so heavy in meaning.

[agirlinred]

Mace was my gg grandfather's name, so I don't associate it with the weapon. If Gunner and Cannon are in use, why not Mace? Mace has the advantage of sounding like a nickname for Mason.

Mace and Thor are a little much together but are strong and uncommon. I like the suggestion of Axel. What about Apollo? Both Mace and Apollo sound soft but have strong associations. Have you thought of Mars instead of Mace? Mars and Axel sound cool together. Other ideas:

Arrow
Kingston
Jared
Rocco
Blaze
Mack
Leo
Levi
Cash
Harmon
Duke
Colt
Titus
Hawk
Wolf
Zeke

[mommyt3]

I know Mace is a weapon and it fits right into the kind of name we want our son to carry into being an adult. We are set on Mace but finding another strong male name that we both agree on is difficult. The only reason Thor is on the list is because it's my maiden name and a name my husband I both like. We both like Mack but Mace and Mack are to matchy and we don't want matchy twin names.
I like Axel!

[sko]

Knox, Mace and Axel sound great together.

[nosamanthas]

Love your names.

Rhys/Reis- Really like this and think it goes well with Knox and Mace. I prefer Rhys over Reis, though.
Clay- I don't like this.
Cale- Cale and Cal are nice names but both sound like nicknames to me.
Cal-
Hayes- I like it, for sure, but prefer Rhys.
Thor- Was going to knock you for this, but since it's your maiden name, I really like it. I think it's a good choice for you and goes well with Mace.

I strongly dislike Axel. It sounds really trendy, played out, and reminds me of Axel Rose. Your other names are far superior. I also like keeping to the one syllable thing.

[mommyt3]

Thank you for the input!

[emilyandy]

We must be like minded! My son's name is Kael and when boy #2 comes we are naming him Rhys! I love both of those names. I have seen a few children recently named Cale, although none spelled the way my son's is. I love both of those names! I think Knox, mace, and Rhys sound great together as well as Knox, Mace, and Cale. I don't think you can go wrong with either one! Congrats!

[mommyt3]

We still haven't made a decision but my husband is really leaning towards using Thor. He thinks I will regret not using my maiden name when it fits our naming criteria so well. We have narrowed it down to 3-4 names and I'm happy with all of them. We've decided to wait until we meet the twins to determine the perfect name. I'd still love to hear opinions and ideas.