Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Naming dilemma: weigh in

We are struggling to find the right name for this little guy.  I think part of the pressure is that as this is our last child, we need to pick a great name!  Also, we love the name Bennett so much it is hard to find something we love as well.  So, here are the contenders right now (although they are apt to change :)  So, share your opinion....names you love/hate...weird nicknames that might be used, etc.

The meaning of the name is in parentheses.  Some of my hold up with some of these names I like are that the meanings are lame.  Maybe I could invent a meaning?!!

For reference, here are what the other kiddos names mean:

Jadyn ("God has heard") Nicole ("Victory of the people")
Maya ("A princess") Elisabeth ("Consecrated to God")
Bennett ("Blessed") Michael ("Who is like God?")

Without further ado, here is our current list:
Asher (Fortunate, blessed, happy)
Caleb (Whole-hearted, the devoted one)
Carson (son of Carr)
Colton (Coal town)
Connor (lover of hounds, a strong will)
Gabe (God is my might)
Reid (Red)

13 comments:

Unknown said...

I vote for Caleb, but I am just the Grandma!!!!

Unknown said...

I vote for Caleb, but I am just the Grandma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Melissa said...

I really like Asher and of course Caleb--the only other name we had for Cory. All three of your other names are nontraditionalish, so I say Asher. It is clearly boy, but distinct and the meaning is really nice.

Anonymous said...

Asher Gabe Parker! <3

AZ Allreds said...

Reid or Asher...but Reid Parker does have a nice flow to it!

RKyncl said...

I like Grayson, Caden or Cayden, Anders, Ethan, Tate...hmm...what else? ;) I really like Caleb, too! As a teacher...sometimes names are really hard for me. I had a GREAT Caleb a couple of years ago...love that name!

Anonymous said...

I think Caleb is too plain with your other kids names. I love asher and reid. how about emerson? thats the name my nurse tried to convince me when i said i liked maximus and she didnt :)

Claire

JEN said...

Asher, Caleb and Gabe are my 3 favorites. :) Great choices! I love how you put the meanings there as well as the meanings for your other kids names.

Melle said...

I totally agree with my mom Asher Gabe Parker!!! Now that's a powerful name! <3

Sara said...

I like Caleb and Reid. Boy names are so hard!

Kasey said...

Carson or Connor.

Megan said...

I honestly like them all...I will just love this baby boy no matter what his name is! I've always liked Caleb and all of the other "C" names. But, Asher is growing on me for sure. How about Asher Jacob Parker? Very distinguished, but cute! Also, have you looked at more than one reference for the meaning of your new names? Sometimes there is a variety. Just a thought. Also, do you like the nicknames Cole and Colt? That might come with Colton. I can't think of other nicknames though for the other names.
Love,
Megan (one of your favorite sisters)

Melissa said...

I forgot to mention to consider the middle name a nod to the Parker side, as the others have favored your side. Just a thought. :)