Conference oass::babynames

     For some reason, Mark comes to mind.  Mark strikes me as not very
    common, but not too different either.  I don't know of anyone who
    recently had son with that name.
    
      John  (one of many Johns where ever I go)

    I think your husband is right about the kids picking on the boy
    for having an uncommon name.  Many children can be quite mean when
    it comes to picking on things.
    
    A few names come to mind that aren't quite so common, but still
    aren't as common as Tom or John or something like that.  How about
    something like Sean or Seth or William?  Not quite as common, but
    won't be picked on.        
                               
    I went to school with a boy named Thor and BOY did he get picked
    on for that name.          
    
    Holly

    		What about Carl or Karl.  I don't know of too many
    		people with that name, except my husband and 
    		uncle.  
    
    		

    You might also check a baby name book with a list of current popular
    names.  Choose a name lower down than #30 or 40.
    
                Carol

Thanks for all the suggestions.  I guess we just have to pour through
lots of baby name books to find a name that is unusual but not strange.

I have a friend who just had her third son a week ago and the baby
still does not have a name.  I think they went through at least 20 
different baby name books but just cannot agree on any name yet.
(considering that, my husband and I still have plenty of times.......)

Thanks.

                         Huey-Shin

    Craig
    
    David (okay, very common, but I love it)
    
    Philip
    
    Greg(ory)
    
    Dennis
    
    Gary
    
    Timothy
    

    I think Phillip is great too!!
    

    re .6:  Funny you should say David is too common...  I looked at
    my babyname book which has a list of the most popular names from
    1983, and Philip and Timothy were both higher on the list than 
    David.  I was surprised!
    
    How about Kenneth, Glen or Keith?  Maybe pick a name that was real
    popular in when you were in school - it's probably not so popular
    now, but still a good name, not too unusual.
    
    Robin
    

    HOW ABOUT BLAKE -- I FIND BLAKE TO BE A STRONG NAME AND ON TOP OF
    THAT, THERE IS REALLY NO NICK NAME FOR THAT.  SO KIDS IN SCHOOL
    CAN'T TEAR APART THE NAME.  
    
    ANOTHER IDEA OF A BOY'S NAME IS ADAM.
    
    BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND.
    
    DEBBIE

     How about Cory?  That's not common and not to unusual.
     or mabey Blair?  

Thanks for all the suggestions.  My husband and I agree that we'll come
up with a final list of 5 names this week by going through some complicated
selection process.  We'll then try one name at a time for a week to address
the baby, just to see how we feel about it.

Hopefully, we'll have a name that we both agree before the baby comes.

By the way, my friend named her baby Brenon (I think that's how it is spelled).
I like it a lot.

Some of my favorite names so far are:

   Aaron, Derrick, Neal, Leigh ....... (but no luck on agreeing so far)

                                         Huey-Shin

    	I know this may not be much help.  But if you think of so-called
    	popular and common names, these names are not used much for
    	children born in the eighties. I am referring to names such
    	as TOM, BOB, JOHN.  I have heard of ADAM used often lately.
    
    	I know... we probably have gotten tired of all the JOHNs, BOBs,
    	etc. (Don't mean to offend anyone personally!!) They are very
    	common names for our generation.

A new one:

	Phoenix!!

	Have meaning, is beauty... I like it.

    How about Andrew or David?  My wife and I are expecting in July
    and if it is a boy these are the two names we like.  We also like
    the name Cullen which is a family name and we might use for the
    middle name.  Good luck.  Dont pick a name too trendy or complicated.
     The poor guy will never let you forget it.  Also a good name, Mark.

    How about Matthew (I've always loved that one) or Douglas?  Both
    have nicknames (Matt and Doug) which are always good for kids so
    they don't always have to have a "formal" name (the one your mother
    calls you by - along with your middle and last name - when you are
    in trouble for something!)
    
    A few other suggestions might by Gary, Kurt, Richard (Rick), Charles
    (Chuck), just to name a few.
    
    Ellen (a very uncommon girls name)
    

    Well, I know that I'm a little bit late with a suggestion, but who
    knows?! I just may be the one who gives the name that you both agree
    on!!
    
    Aaron, Darren, Blake, Randy, Tristan, Vance, Jason, Zachary, Daryl,
    Jesse, Bruce, Bryce, Bryan, Dean, Ron(nie), Daniel, Malcolm, Cody,
    Kamran. (pronounced like Cameron)
    
    I hope that I helped.  Good luck!!!
    
    Let us know what you decide!!
    
    /tig
    

    Anthony
    Chase
    Jeffrey
    Kevin
    Jonathan
    Garrett
    Brian  
    Andrew
    Casey
    Gary
    Daniel (Danny)
    Justin
    Grady
    Vincent
    Zachary

    MY WIFE IS DO IN ABOUT A WEEK, WE HAVE PICKED OUT A PERFECT GIRLS
    NAME BUT THE BOY'S IS TOUGH.    SO FAR IT'S JAMES JOSEPH, OR FRANCIS
    JOHN.        
                MY WIFE SAYS SHE LIKES    TYLER JAMES   WHAT DO YOU
    THINK???      
                        JIM AND PENNY

Thanks for a lot for all the wonderful suggestions.

My husband and I still have NOT decided on a name yet (although we do
have our nursery ready).  My husband is one of those person who
insists on waiting until the absolutely last minute before deciding
on anything (I'm just the opposite).  So I guess, we may come to
some agreements during my labor or afterwards........

We've got a lot of good suggestions so far, but NO luck on agreeing
anything yet.  It really drives my mother-in-law crazy since it's 
her first grandson.  But, she'll just have to wait until my husband 
is ready.

I'm due in three weeks and I just cannot wait to get it over with.
This is my last week at work before I take the maternity leave.

I'll let people know what we finally choose (I'm really afraid it
will be something terribly common if my husband gets his way).

Thanks.

                                      Huey-Shin

    re: .18
    
       Tyler James is nice.  It's unique, but not something that he
       be likely to get picked on about.
    
     	Francis, on the other hand, could be a little difficult when
    	he is young.  James Joseph,..he could be called "Jimmy Joe"
    	
    
    	

    I have the perfect name for you:    Peter
    
    I think it is a great name, and you don't hear it all the time.
    I'm due in June and Peter is one of our choices for a boy.
    I also like Daniel (Danny) but my husband doesn't.
    
    I think Peter is a great name!!!
    
    Maura--------(Peter's wife)

    
    (I DON'T MEAN TO YELL, BUT THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON IS STUCK!
    
    I REALLY LIKE THE NAMES, TREVOR AND TODD...MY ALLTIME FAVORITE IS
    KENNETH (KENNY) AFTER MY BROTHER WHO HAS JUST PASSED AWAY...CRAIG
    IS ALSO A NICE STRONG NAME...GOOD LUCK!

    I know I'm late with this one, but couldn't resist.  How about Eric
    after the speed skater, Eric Heiden.
    
    Also, my brother died a year ago and if it wouldn't be too painful
    for my mom I'd name my son (if it is a son) after him.  His name
    was Barry.