Last name Smith

[squonk]

We're expecting a baby boy. His last name will be Smith so we're looking for a somewhat unusual first name, and possibly something Swiss (my husband's heritage). Our top name right now is: Uli. Middle names: Clement or Conrad. Is Uli too unusual? Will he be teased? We're also thinking about first names Cato or Nathaniel.

[holbs]

The only Uli I've ever known was a woman, so while I don't think its too unusual, I personally would read Uli and think 'girl' instead of 'boy'. Love Clement and Conrad as middles, and Cato is interesting as well.

[christabel]

My favorite is Nathaniel Conrad.

[davisellu]

I think Uli might be teased in the US. What about using that for a mn or maybe using Ulysses and Uly? I like all your other options and think you could use them with Uli as a mn.

[dantea]

I like Cato and Nathaniel but i think Cato Conrad/ Cato Clement is a little much. Nathaniel Conrad is very handsome though.

Swiss names i like:

Edon
Jeton
Leotrim
Lukas
Bartleme
Toveli

[crunchymama]

I can't say if he'd be teased. I think kids will be suprised by his unique name and might focus on the "U" beginning if they were to tease.
I have never heard of Uli before, so I looked up on NB. It's a form of Ulric (Ulrich). Do you like the full verson? I think that is a little easier for a child to carry because it's a big longer and contains a more familiar "ric" at the end. I do think Uli Conrad and Uli Clement sound really cool though! It's definitely a unique and neat name. The C ending in Ulric doesn't work with your C middle names though.

http://www.behindthename.com/name/ueli

Cato Clement or Cato Conrad are interesting too. I like Clement there most. Have you considered Clement or Conrad as first name.

[squonk]

Thanks for your thoughts! My current fave is Cato Wesley. But my DH really likes Uli (though not Ulrich).

[bob=kate]

It's interesting (and I like Clement as mn), but am hoping it's not pronounced you-lie!