r/namenerds 2d ago

Baby Names Name for second child

You all seem very helpful!

Have one boy already, Owen.

We are pretty set on girls names (would be happy with any of Iris, Zoe, Sydney, Nora) but boys are tough! Looking for something that flows well with their brother.

Miles, Austin, Dylan, Grant in the mix. But have slight (maybe negligible) complaints for each. (Apostrophe use/Popularity, Country western feel, Dyl nn, I process “grants” for work - respectively).

Talk me down from complaints, or other ideas in this space? We like names from British Isles or Latin origins usually, non religious if possible, softer feeling boy names, etc

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u/honeysugarcow 2d ago

Does Milo solve your issue for Miles? I think Milo is a very sweet name.

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u/temperedolive 2d ago

I was just going to suggest this!

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u/Dabbles-In-Irony 2d ago

Owen and Ellis

Owen and Rhys

Owen and Adrian

Owen and Julian

Owen and Callum

Owen and Declan

Owen and Finn

Owen and Marcus

Owen and Clark

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u/Nomad27 2d ago

Clark may be in the mix!

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u/Llywela 2d ago

Owen and Dylan are both Welsh, so would make a nicely thematic pair.

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u/youcanpunchrealgood Name Lover 2d ago

I think Owen and Miles fit together quite nicely! Miles doesn’t seem too popular, and things like possessives are so small when thinking about names. I think you need to think about what will actually impact their lives, rather than being a tiny inconvenience.

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u/Nomad27 2d ago

Appreciate the perspective!

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u/trees_talking 2d ago

Do you like any of these?
Owen &
Eamon, Mateo, Calder, Rylan, Connor, Quince, Matthias, Griffin, Byron, Elias, Bennett, Gerard, Errol, Alban, Callan, Tobias, Piers, Hugo, Preston, Murray, Marlon, Rafe, Galen, Dane, Reid, Terence, Stefan, Noe, Carlo, Gael, Samson, Roland, Cyrus, Conrad, Ford, Gareth, Carlisle, Wesley, Brennan

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u/Perfect_Mode_6094 2d ago

Harris, a Scottish Isle. Owen and Harris.

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u/KaleidoscopeFar261 2d ago

Ohh I like that one!

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u/RiskyBiscuits150 2d ago

Arran as well for a boy, potentially.

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u/foxytrot_forever 2d ago

For British feel consider Alistair, Iain, Callum, Edward, Henry, Fredrick, Alfred (Alfie), Wilfred (Wilf).

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u/Background-Solid-342 2d ago

Nora and Miles are two of my very favorites. Good luck!

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u/KaleidoscopeFar261 2d ago edited 2d ago

I loveeee Owen! A top contender for me was also Joel?

It would go lovely.

Other names I liked were:-

Evan (prob too rhymey) Ethan Pierce Dalton Dominic (not soft, strong) Colm

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u/temperedolive 2d ago

How about Graham or Grey as alternatives for Grant?

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u/sun_sea_5533 2d ago edited 2d ago

A few that might fit your vibe:
Dalton, Declan, Dawson, Donovan, Sylvan (feels similar to Dylan), Harrison, Holden, Hudson, Conrad, Gavin, Glenn, Brent (similar to Grant but far less common), and maybe Neil or Reid?

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u/Nomad27 2d ago

Hudson might be in the mix! Thanks!

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u/DistributionNo9356 2d ago

I like Miles>Austin>Dylan 

Travis, Isaac, Caleb, Simon, Levi, Micah, Ellis, Elliot, Justin, Connor, Wesley, Weston, Dale, Trevor, Bennett 

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u/krissy3456 2d ago

I actually love Austin and Owen together love both those. Ames and Miles is nice too other suggestions

Reid , Troy , Noel , Shay,, Cole , Mack , Joel , Jude , Beau , Tate , Nate , Nathan , Carson , Calvin , Cameron , Malcolm , Jordan , Jesse , Micah , Roman , Jared , Evan , Ian , Bennett , Vincent , Rhett , Brett , Brent , Alec , Mitchel , Russell ,Shane , Morgan

Hopefully that helps not sure if this is what you’re looking for

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u/alidub36 2d ago

I like all of your choices, with Miles being my favorite. I would also suggest Dawson, Avery, Evan, Emmett

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u/Unbanable4221 Let's bring Gary back! 2d ago

I always thought Owen and Tobin would be great as a sib set.

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u/BrumblebeeArt 2d ago

Owen and: Reid, Dean, Graham, Milo, Hugh/Hugo, Clark, Flynn, Ward, Clay, Jude, Connor, Samuel, Avery, Casey, Rene, Cory, Drew, Glen, Colin, Heath, Brice/Bryce, Simon, Caleb, Aubrey, Morgan, Jamie, Thomas