Help, naming a boy!
Hey all. I am pregnant with my first baby, a boy due in May. My husband and I are having a hard time finding names we both like. I’m going to list the names he likes that I don’t, the names I like that he doesn’t, and the short list of ones we actually agree on. Maybe you folks can help us come up with some new ideas? I also need advice on one of the names we do both like.
Some he likes are Malcolm, Walter, Gerald, Howard. I like August, Jude, Ivan, Hollis, Monte, Ogden, Orson. The only two we can really agree on are Harlan and Lewis. I really love Harlan but, there is a catch. It rhymes with my full name, which is Carlyn (pronounced like Carlin). I go only by Carly and most people outside of my family do not even know that Carly isn’t my full name. My family members sometimes call me Carlyn but that is very rare. Even so, is it tacky to give my son a name that rhymes with mine? Looking for very honest feedback on this one.
Thank you for reading! We both look forward to your advice and suggestions.
Posted Mar 6, 2026, 4:09 AM UTC