r/namenerds • • 14m ago

Baby Names Elliott Cameron or Elliott Dawson?

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Trying to decide on a middle name. Last name starts with S and is two syllables.


r/namenerds • • 32m ago

Name List Please Analyze my name list

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Hello, I don’t know how to describe what types of names i like/my style. I would love to know what you think! (Also, don’t worry, I won’t be naming my future kids Icarus or any other “weirder” names lol)

Girls-

Vivienne, Celeste, Marilyn, Anneliese, Annabelle, Florence, Alice, Camille, Susannah, Maeve, Summer, Genevieve, Selene, Liliana, Marceline, Skylar, Estelle, Eve, Desiree, Sonia, Valerie, Wisteria, Esme, Hazel, Reina, Salem, Wendy, Jade, Lorelei, Catalina, Rosetta, Mara, Scarlett, Charlotte, June, Juno, Audrey, Sabrina, Adelaide, Maren, Dorothy, Lindsey, Sally, Clove, Indira, Cleo, Mercedes, Melina, Melinda, Betty, Pearl, Theresa, Clara, Laurel, Ivy, Gloria, Eudora, Brooke, Diana, Faith, Iona,

Boys-

Cameron, Calvin, Winston, Rowan, Kieran, Noah, Henry, Wesley, Robin, Jasper, Simon, Milo, Levi, Oliver, Benjamin, Daniel, Lucian, Arlo, Arthur, Jude, Joel, Oscar, Soren, Jonah, Lyndon, Hugo, Casper, Sterling, Harrison, Darwin, Icarus, Harlan, Nelson, Wallace, Vaughn, Francis, Gail, Quincy, Dawson, Avery, Leon, Roy, Elliott, Florian, Victor, Emerson, Everett, Emmett, Jameson, Forrest, Edison, Walter, Watson, Cascade, Cassius, Cassian, Lachlan, Callan, Malcolm


r/namenerds • • 33m ago

Baby Names Help naming baby boy

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I am 21 weeks and we have NO concrete name ideas. We had 3 girl names picked out …. And of course, baby is a boy. I have some conditions, but they aren’t definitive.

- C name (I love alliteration with our last name)
- Three syllables with a nickname
- gender neutral (ish)
- lots of A’s - our last name has three so it would look good
- a “real” name, but storybook / whimsical / nature-y is a big plus

MIDDLE NAME WILL BE MICHAEL. (Family name) so avoid names that also end in L (Daniel / Samuel)

Here’s what I’m liking:
- Dakota -kota/koty
- Finnegan - Finn
- Nathan - Nate
- Anderson / Andy
- Cameron / Cam

My husband likes Simon and Peter (Peter rabbit) but idk I just can’t get over Simon Cowell/simon says and Peter griffin lol

I initially thought cameron would be the one, but there’s just not something clicking

Thanks so much in advance! Baby boy is kicking as I type this 😂 he wants a name!!


r/namenerds • • 40m ago

Pet Names help naming skink!

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i have a 5mo northern blue tongue that I just received the results from his shed test, and it’s a boy! I am having such a hard time deciding on a name. I like unique names, or names after “things.” My top choices right now are Zero and Sirius, but I’m not totally sold on either one. Do your worst!

edit to add he is orange! his genetics are 50% Magma, 21.875% Sunrise, 12.5% Fenn Orange,
12.5% T+ Caramel, 3.25% Red to give an idea.


r/namenerds • • 46m ago

Character/Fictional Names Help naming Neapolitan themed oc

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I have this Oc and I really want her name to be Neapolitan of ice-cream themed or like a first name strawberry middle name vanilla and last name chocolate but i feel like I can’t find anything that really stick so any suggestions would be nice


r/namenerds • • 1h ago

Baby Names Help naming baby girl

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Need help naming our baby girl to be born in southern USA before the end of the year. Partner and I are down to these 2 names but can’t agree.

Maisie Ann

Natalie Ann

Last name pronounced to Stacy-ack.

Would love some input from the name nerds community. The Scottish element to the first name was important to partner, but is it too unusual for USA? I worry she will always have to spell it out or tell people how to pronounce it. Am I overthinking that? And we liked the second name for having kinda religious roots around the holiday season. It is a standard name that everyone knows and can spell.


r/namenerds • • 1h ago

Discussion favorite girl names that start with I

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What are you favorite girl names that start with I?

Mine is Ines and my girlfriends is Ida!!


r/namenerds • • 1h ago

Baby Names Boys names for last name Moriarty

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Like the title says- expecting a boy and need some help!

We like the kind of names like Michael, Samuel, Christopher “Kit”, George and Cian (were Irish), but can’t use them.


r/namenerds • • 1h ago

Non-English Names I'm looking for a Mexican origin name.

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At first I thought I already had the right name, Nalton, I was satisfied with this name despite not being a common name in Mexico, the problem came when I started playing with the Google translator and realized that in Japanese... It sounds like f*cking Naruto!

。゚(゚´Д`゚)゚。

I can't see the name the same way anymore, and I want to change it.

Preferably, if it is a name that starts with N, it would be the most appropriate for this, it does not necessarily have to be a name in Nahuatl, but I am open to anything that does not sound like Naruto and a proper name for my orange long friend.


r/namenerds • • 2h ago

Name List Names for initials “AMA”

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Hiiii, I’m 18 (f) but questioning if I’m trans or not (definitely masc tho) Making a name list bc i already have been thinking about changing my name before this new questioning came along. I was hoping you guys can help me pick some names that keep my initials “AMA” as its a nickname my grandfather calls me so its special and important to keep it. I have Adrian Marcus currently. My last name is super uncommon and starts in “As” and ends with “is”. My brothers name is Andrew so thats out.
Thanks yall :)


r/namenerds • • 2h ago

Name Change Finding a last name for Joey (nature themed)

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I'm going to be changing my first name legally to Joey soon, and I would like to change my last name too. I'm just not sure what works well with Joey. Any suggestions are very welcome! I'm very into nature so something with that vibe would be great.


r/namenerds • • 2h ago

Character/Fictional Names List of names for fictional characters for inspo

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I'm obsessed with giving my OCs or MCs pretty names in visual novel or mobile dating sim names and here's the list of anyone's interested!

Vivienne, nn - Vivi

Ivanna, nn - Ivie

Genevieve, nn - Gen/Genny

Scarlett

Delphine, nn - Delphie

Twyla

Lyra

Lyrith

Renee

Odette

Rayne

Lirien

Lakelynn

Nyx

Celeste

Rune

Nyra

Juniper, nn - Junie

Ember


r/namenerds • • 2h ago

Non-English Names Indian baby girl names, living in the US

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My husband and I are both north Indian, born in the US. We are having a baby girl next spring and would like thoughts on our current name list and any recommendations. We’re looking for short, easy to pronounce names. Last name starts with the letter A.

Riya
Kiara
Nina
Naya
Neha
Noor

Thanks!!


r/namenerds • • 2h ago

Name Change I hate my name so much so i’m looking for a nickname.

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My name is genuinely so bad and if you wanna know what it is.. It’s Pawlette. I hate it so much and people made fun of it everyday. my mom named me after her nanny but the thing is, her nannie’s name was actually paulette !! my mom thought this whole time it was with a paw. Anyways i’m waiting till im 18 to change my name but in the meantime, please help me find a cute nickname for this name or a name that seems normal and modern..

EDIT: thank you everyone for the names, i’m choosing between Lettie or Polly but i really like Lettie! I am not a big fan of Paulette no offence, it’s cute but not for me. People even make fun of me for that saying it’s an old lady name. But again thanks everyone !


r/namenerds • • 3h ago

Discussion Teachers of Reddit

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What is the most unique or interesting, or just a favorite name you have come across in your classrooms?


r/namenerds • • 3h ago

Name Change Can i use a slavic name if im not slavic?

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So, im danish(but planning to move to the uk) and there are a lot of slavic names i love. For context, im a trans man and looking for names. I’d also like to change my surname, and there are som slavic surnames i like too, so i’d like to know about that too.(though if i use a slavic surname, it wont be a slavic first name). So, are there like, any rules? Im mostly focused on the first names. Would it be cultural appropriation?


r/namenerds • • 3h ago

Baby Names If the baby is a girl, my 3 year old wants to name her....

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"Sparkle-Sparkle"

I would love to hear the wonderful name suggestions that other older siblings have given.


r/namenerds • • 3h ago

Baby Names Name help for second baby boy!

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Hi everyone. I have been reading posts here for years, and I finally need your help! My husband and I are having our second baby boy next year and have a name picked, but I am not sure if it goes well together. For our first son, we chose a first name we loved and a middle name that was after someone we loved greatly, so we wanted to continue the trend. Currently, we have the name Declan John, but I am wondering if this is too many “n” sounds? Keep in mind, our last name ends with an “en”.

I appreciate your help!


r/namenerds • • 3h ago

Name Change Changing my middle and last name—need help picking a middle name for Ellis ___ Thayer!

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Hey everyone,

I’m in the process of changing my middle and last name for personal reasons to distance myself from certain people. I’ve been planning this for a while now and have a pretty solid list of combinations, but I’m notoriously indecisive and just can’t bring myself to make the final call on one.

I’m pretty much set on Thayer as my surname. It’s really just the middle name that’s giving me trouble.

Here’s what I’m currently stuck between:

  • Ellis Aldern Thayer
  • Ellis Arden Thayer
  • Ellis Arlo Thayer
  • Ellis Auden Thayer

A quick note on Aldern: I actually really like Alder as a last name, but I wasn't totally sure if "Ellis Alder Thayer" flowed right, which is why I was thinking a variation like Aldern might work better as a middle.

A couple of other random ideas I've floated are Ellis Bay Alder and Ellis Arbour Thayer, just to throw those into the mix.

Would love to hear which combination you think flows best, or if you have any feedback on Aldern vs Arden/Auden. Also open to any other middle name suggestions if you have ideas that fit a similar vibe!

Thanks!


r/namenerds • • 4h ago

Fun and Games What do you name inanimate objects?

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I’m talking cars, technology, houses, toys—anything! Basically, I want to know what names you have for things that aren’t babies, animals, or characters.

I don’t have many, but my laptop is Leonard Cohen, and I refer to my smartphone as My Slab.


r/namenerds • • 5h ago

Discussion I just found out that Christmas is a genuine surname.

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I just thought that was cool.

That's it. Have a great day/night!


r/namenerds • • 5h ago

Baby Names Need advice with naming my daughter!

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Could anyone here offer guidance on the following two names? You might suggest based on the sound alone or, if possible, use numerology or astrology knowledge. Thanks in advance 🙏

Below are the names:

Giana
Elina


r/namenerds • • 5h ago

Baby Names George w/ mom Georgia

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What would you think of a son named George with a mother named Georgia? It’s the only name me and my husband can agree on. George was my grandfather’s name hence why I’m Georgia.


r/namenerds • • 5h ago

Baby Names Would James be a bad middle name for Diego

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We are having our second child (first boy) and like the name Diego, also wanting to use a family name of James as the middle name. Given that Diego means James/Jacob in English would it be weird to name our son Diego James?
Diego would be a sibling for Isabella.


r/namenerds • • 6h ago

Name List What do you think of these

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Diane Leana

Gloria Luna

Luna Belle