My wife and I are expecting our 2nd son any day now and are still trying to determine the best name for the little fella. My 1st son's name is Zane Phillip, and we are narrowing our search to names that are uncommon enough to compliment his. Please help us out with our dilemma.

Thanks,
The J

Just don't "Julia Roberts" the child and name him something like Phinnaeus Walter, or the poor kid will spend years having his pants pulled down and his lunch money stolen.

Just don't "Julia Roberts" the child and name him something like Phinnaeus Walter, or the poor kid will spend years having his pants pulled down and his lunch money stolen.

We don't want to go too crazy, as you can see. However, having a Zane and say Mike just doesn't quite seem right. Plus you may end up with one resenting his normal or odd name later, this way at least it's an even playing field.

Thanks,
The J

I voted Gavin. Be sure to try the "playground" test, ie, shout the kids full name in a loud voice, and see if it sounds right.. :)

Here is a website thatmight be of interest. At the very least it's a cool way of looking at names.

http://babynamewizard.com/namevoyager/lnv0105.html

It shows the popularityof names over time.

Enjoy,

Joe Mama

Here is a website thatmight be of interest. At the very least it's a cool way of looking at names.

http://babynamewizard.com/namevoyager/lnv0105.html

It shows the popularityof names over time.

Enjoy,

Joe Mama

Thanks I was looking for that link to show my wife.

The J

I'm glad I could help.

Joe Mama

I voted for Griffin.....I love that name....in fact when considering boy baby names if ever the time were to occur it would top the list.


But.....second choice would be Grant, it happens to be my husband's name.

Also, Gavin is my friend's older brother's name.

In all honestly you and your wife have chosen some great names...I honestly like them all.

Griffin sounds like a last name. Logan sounds like a dog's name. Gavin--not bad, but personally I don't like that "Gaaa..." sound at the start. I'd go for Grant or Miles. They sound most like people names to me. I don't understand folks who name their kids to sound like dogs or places or other things. But that's just me. I am rather old fashioned in many ways.

I like all 3 of the "G" names you had listed. Logan always reminds me of loganberry punch.

But then again, my kids are Mickey (who now only wants to be called "Mick") & Jagger (see what happens when your husband works in radio?)...

Oh--and congrats in advance on your impending new arrival! :)

Griffin sounds like a last name. Logan sounds like a dog's name. Gavin--not bad, but personally I don't like that "Gaaa..." sound at the start. I'd go for Grant or Miles. They sound most like people names to me. I don't understand folks who name their kids to sound like dogs or places or other things. But that's just me. I am rather old fashioned in many ways.

It's kinda' funny you would say that, as I had originally wanted to use Max, but since that is our cat's name it was quickly vetoed by my wife. For the record though, I don’t believe any one of these names is a “dog” name, to me that would be something like rover, or shaggy, but I understand what you are getting at.

Thanks everyone so far for your opinions, and contributions. I'll be sure to let you all know what we choose when he finally shows up.

The J

What about the name Jake?
Jakes your buddy. Jakes your pal.

Jake is the guy who bails you out of jail. Jakes the kinda guy who does not get mad when you puke in his car.

Jake.

Darn, ever since 'Dweezel' & 'Moon Unit' were taken, all the really good names are gone!

How about 'Mason Edward'? That's what we were going to name our firstborn -- until she arrived. (This was 'back in the day', when you didn't know until you found out in the delivery room.)

What about the name Jake?
Jakes your buddy. Jakes your pal.

Jake is the guy who bails you out of jail. Jakes the kinda guy who does not get mad when you puke in his car.

Jake.

My wife had suggested Jake when we were naming Zane, and aside from having a cousin Jake (kinda' his name was Jason the family called him Jake) our last name is Carbonneau. It doesn't hit you right away, but try saying Jake Carbonneau in one breath, it often sounds like: "JayCarbonneau" or it can sound like you stuttered a little on the "K." Otherwise I would have possibly been onboard with Jake. Thanks for the suggestion(s).

The J

People ask; "What does the J stand for?"
The J says; "It stands for me!"

Darn, ever since 'Dweezel' & 'Moon Unit' were taken, all the really good names are gone!

How about 'Mason Edward'? That's what we were going to name our firstborn -- until she arrived. (This was 'back in the day', when you didn't know until you found out in the delivery room.)

Mason had made the first five page (both sides) list she had come up with, and I think it survived all the way down to the one page (single sided) list.

We do have a back-up name if the little fella’ turns out to be a little filly, Audrey, though I don't recall if there's a back-up middle name. Hmmmm

The J

I like all 3 of the "G" names you had listed...
...but you missed Galapagos. You also don't have any city names on your list, like Paris (shudder) or Savannah, but I guess those don't really work for boys. How about Green Bay? Gainesville? Gettysburg? Goshen?

Nah, never mind.

Don't get mad at me for saying so, but those names sound like they were inspired by 5 leading men on various soap operas. How about something edgy - like "Thor" or "Rex"!! :)

Don't listen to me. I don't have kids.

Ok here is a name my Mom always brings up when my friends are naming thier kids.

Doctor.

Then your child will be known as Doctor Carbonneau forever no matter how much education they have they will always be a Doctor.

Joe Mama

I like all 3 of the "G" names you had listed. Logan always reminds me of loganberry punch.

But then again, my kids are Mickey (who now only wants to be called "Mick") & Jagger (see what happens when your husband works in radio?)...

Oh--and congrats in advance on your impending new arrival! :)

My wife has campained rather hevily for Jagger with both children, and I was never against it. I'm really not sure how it continues to get bumped.

The J

...but you missed Galapagos. You also don't have any city names on your list, like Paris (shudder) or Savannah, but I guess those don't really work for boys. How about Green Bay? Gainesville? Gettysburg? Goshen?

Nah, never mind.

Hmmmmm, Goshen...

Don't get mad at me for saying so, but those names sound like they were inspired by 5 leading men on various soap operas. How about something edgy - like "Thor" or "Rex"!! :)

Don't listen to me. I don't have kids.

Griffin sounds like a last name. Logan sounds like a dog's name. Gavin--not bad, but personally I don't like that "Gaaa..." sound at the start. I'd go for Grant or Miles. They sound most like people names to me. I don't understand folks who name their kids to sound like dogs or places or other things. But that's just me. I am rather old fashioned in many ways.

These two guys should talk...

Thanks,
The J

Ok here is a name my Mom always brings up when my friends are naming thier kids.

Doctor.

Then your child will be known as Doctor Carbonneau forever no matter how much education they have they will always be a Doctor.

Joe Mama

Now see there's a name I could get behind, Doctor Carbonneau. Then again I had suggeted King. King Carbonneau, it's got a ring to it.

The J

"I'm not a doctor, but I play one in the privacy of my own home."

Another night, and no baby yet.

The J

Now see there's a name I could get behind, Doctor Carbonneau. Then again I had suggeted King. King Carbonneau, it's got a ring to it.

The J."

I knew someone really named "King". His middle name was "James". Apparently his mom was a bible freak, and the kid (now an older gentleman) got stuck with the consequences.

I like Logan, but dont use it OK?

My wife and I picked that for our boy due in July/August.

Now see there's a name I could get behind, Doctor Carbonneau. Then again I had suggeted King. King Carbonneau, it's got a ring to it...
Careful, King is getting close to dog names...King, Duke, Rex.... How about President, Senator or Ambassador? Maybe Darth?

I used to work with a guy whose last name was Tickle. When his wife was expecting their first daughter, we were all trying to convince him to name the kid Tess.

I've always done it the other way around - dogs named with people names. Douglas, Vincent, & Mike have been favorites for males. Mary, Jennifer, & Connie are great names for females. People always react when you say "my dog Doug" or "my dog Jennifer".

One thing's for sure. There will be no humans named John, Mike, or Jennifer in my house. My kids might hate me for it, but they'll have unique names.

Reminds me of a guy I used to know whose father named all 5 kids "Al": Alan, Albert, Alvin, Alice, & Alicia. He was a little bit pissed at his dad for that. I loved it.

I've always done it the other way around - dogs named with people names. Douglas, Vincent, & Mike have been favorites for males. Mary, Jennifer, & Connie are great names for females. People always react when you say "my dog Doug" or "my dog Jennifer".

Just goes to show that everyone has there own taste. See I don't like humans named like dogs, and I don't like dogs named like humans. Though "Jennifer", I admit, is at least a little cuter than the typical "Gretchen", "Rosie", and "Billy" names used for dogs.

We have this rather comprehensive name dictionary, and it has entries for things like; Spider (ok, maybe, but not for my kid), Toxey (liek the Avenger), but weirdest so far... Skylab after the failed American Space Station. What the hell is that about?

The J

Thanks again guys (and gals) for your posts and votes.

Still no baby yet.
Thanks fot the votes folks, and keep em coming.
The J

Maybe Turtle would work - he's in there but he wont come out.

My wife's gonna laugh herself into labor (hopefully) on that one.

Thanks,
The J

PS. Today is her last day of work before her maternity leave begins, if she follows form she should go into labor tommorrow night. As this was how it was with the last child. Although, it was also 2 hours past her due date when she went into labor last time. Her fear is that it will be the 18th as her OBGYN is going on a cruise the 17th. We'll see.

Tell your wife the EOC folks can't wait to see beautiful pictures of your creation, regardless of his name! Oh, and don't forget to have your child seat installed for the ride home!

Best wishes,

Amy

Griffin. I never had children and this is the name I would have used for a boy.

Tell your wife the EOC folks can't wait to see beautiful pictures of your creation, regardless of his name! Oh, and don't forget to have your child seat installed for the ride home!
Best wishes,
Amy

Thank you, I'll give her your regards in the morning. I installed the seat on Friday with the help of Zane. He really like his new position behind Daddy, I was afraid that the change might bother him as we can't see each other as easily any more.

The J

Griffin. I never had children and this is the name I would have used for a boy.

I have been surprised how many people have come out in favor of Griffin, both here on the boards, and abroad. Only because we were not entirely sure at first, but it stayed with me in the back of my head and grew on me more and more.

Thanks,
The J

One more thing, for those of you who are interested in seeing our family so far, this is our family website; http://www.thecarbonneaus.com. It's been ages since I have truly updated it. It's in the middle of a large overhaul, but feel free to take a peek.

The J

I love all of those names except for Miles. Every kid named Miles I ever knew was a dork.


Griffin is awesome.

I love all of those names except for Miles. Every kid named Miles I ever knew was a dork.


Griffin is awesome.

We were concerned about the dork factor of Miles, but my wife really likes it and it's not always dork associated i.e. Miles Davis. Ok that's all I've got, but I'm sure there's more.

Thanks,
The J

"If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis"


Hahha

Hmmmmm, Goshen...


LOL J! Maybe you should name the child Shen? ;)

My wife had suggested Jake when we were naming Zane, and aside from having a cousin Jake (kinda' his name was Jason the family called him Jake) our last name is Carbonneau. It doesn't hit you right away, but try saying Jake Carbonneau in one breath, it often sounds like: "JayCarbonneau" or it can sound like you stuttered a little on the "K." Otherwise I would have possibly been onboard with Jake. Thanks for the suggestion(s).

The J

People ask; "What does the J stand for?"
The J says; "It stands for me!"

Hi J-

Do you have any carbonneau relatives here in NH? It's my mom's maiden name, and I have tons of relatives all over new england! :shock: :grin:

Hi J-
Do you have any carbonneau relatives here in NH? It's my mom's maiden name, and I have tons of relatives all over new england! :shock: :grin:

I don't know? Most of us are from Quebec, and had moved to the Springfield area around the 60's or so. I'll have to ask my dad.

The J

Careful, King is getting close to dog names...King, Duke, Rex.... How about President, Senator or Ambassador? Maybe Darth?

I used to work with a guy whose last name was Tickle. When his wife was expecting their first daughter, we were all trying to convince him to name the kid Tess.
HEY NOW!!! Dont go associating me me with those things although anyone named Tess or Tessa will here that in their childhood no matter if their last name is Tickle or Tube...

I don't know? Most of us are from Quebec, and had moved to the Springfield area around the 60's or so. I'll have to ask my dad.

The J


I would have to ask around too.......but the last name is NOT all the common.... :)

By the way, I voted for Gavin............ :grin: then, grant, then logan........

Good luck, and I hope your wife goes into labor VERY SOON!

Congratulations in advance! :)

overton, iverson, belton, ..........If it ain't Scottish! it's crap!

I'm partial to Gavin - its my youngest son's name.

So, she has decided that we are going to choose similarly to how we chose last time... fate (sort of). She has divided up a 24-hour day into four 6-hour time slots. Of course, this means that we have a name to kick out still. Each time slot will have a name appointed to it and whichever time slot he is born in will determine the name. I do believe however, that there is an; "Oh my god, look at him, he's got to be a (insert name)" veto/clause.

I'll keep you all posted and thanks for all the great feedback.

The J

So, she has decided that we are going to choose similarly to how we chose last time... fate (sort of). She has divided up a 24-hour day into four 6-hour time slots. Of course, this means that we have a name to kick out still. Each time slot will have a name appointed to it and whichever time slot he is born in will determine the name. I do believe however, that there is an; "Oh my god, look at him, he's got to be a (insert name)" veto/clause.

I'll keep you all posted and thanks for all the great feedback.

The J

as long as you don't name him Chad it's all good. for some reason I hate the name Chad. I also hate people with three first names... like Chad Michael Murray . lol. good luck with the baby and you know you gotta post pics of him when he's born! ;)

as long as you don't name him Chad it's all good. for some reason I hate the name Chad. I also hate people with three first names... like Chad Michael Murray . lol. good luck with the baby and you know you gotta post pics of him when he's born! ;)

Yeah, my wife is like that with David's. She actually likes that name, just not the people named David. Her belief is that the name somehow causes the guy to become a jerk.

The J

New news: We have been scheduled for a labor induction for Friday morning 6am. I'll keep you guys posted.

The J

Grant is a good name. One of my grandson's name is Grant. I have 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild----I think!

Well, the list of potential names all sound nice, but having grown up with a not-so-ordinary name... I would probably go for something more timeless...
like ... Edward David.
But, if you must have a 'different' name, how about Westin, Sloan, Tristan, Chandler, Jodi or Graham?
Or... Anakin, Bilboa or Feyd-Rautha?

How about Ulysses Zachary

How about Ulysses Zachary
Or Grant,Scott?

Or Grant,Scott?
Sorry! I meant Grant Taylor.

Greetings again everyone,

Sorry it's been so long, but we had our child Thursday April 14th at 5:04pm and it's been a little busy around here. So, despite Gavin coming in first our buy ended up being a Logan. Logan J Carbonneau to be exact. He was 9.98lbs 22inches with blond hair and blue eyes. Everything went well and my other son, Zane (21 months) has adjusted just fine. He greets him with a kiss and watches over everyone who touches his little brother.

The name came from the time-of-birth "system" my wife came up with to name both our children. The breakdown worked like this; 8am-2pm Miles, 2pm-8pm Logan, 8pm-2am Griffin, 2am-8am Grant. She decided to drop Gavin (ironically enough) after realizing that her best friend from high school had named her 2nd son Gavin, and she just felt weird about that.

Thanks everyone for your participation, and best wishes.

The J

Ps. I'll be posting pics on the website in the next few days; I'll keep you folks in touch.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! My son will be turning 1 on the 7th of May...boy does it go fast!! Again, congratulations and what a strong name you chose!

Greetings again everyone,

Sorry it's been so long, but we had our child Thursday April 14th at 5:04pm and it's been a little busy around here. So, despite Gavin coming in first our buy ended up being a Logan. Logan J Carbonneau to be exact. He was 9.98lbs 22inches with blond hair and blue eyes. Everything went well and my other son, Zane (21 months) has adjusted just fine. He greets him with a kiss and watches over everyone who touches his little brother.

The name came from the time-of-birth "system" my wife came up with to name both our children. The breakdown worked like this; 8am-2pm Miles, 2pm-8pm Logan, 8pm-2am Griffin, 2am-8am Grant. She decided to drop Gavin (ironically enough) after realizing that her best friend from high school had named her 2nd son Gavin, and she just felt weird about that.

Thanks everyone for your participation, and best wishes.

The J

Ps. I'll be posting pics on the website in the next few days; I'll keep you folks in touch.


Congrats on your new bundle of joy The J!! I still say you should've named him Shen... but Logan is good enough too! ;)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! My son will be turning 1 on the 7th of May...boy does it go fast!! Again, congratulations and what a strong name you chose!


Congratulations! What a great pic! Best wishes to your whole family! :)

Congratulations! Especially to your wife--------------10lbs.---BIG BABY.

Congratulations to you and your whole family!

Congrats!

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How about Jose?

CONGRATULATIONS!

Cheers to you and your family on a healthy Mother and Baby!

Congrats!!!!!!!

By the way, does anyone remember the Dick Van Dyke Show episode when they were explaining to Richie why his middle name was Rosebud?....

Robert Oscar Samuel Edward Benjamin Ullyses David

Congrats on the birth of your son. It amazes me how Honda, a company that does everything right, screwed up the target market for the Element.
Little did they know that the E would be such a hit with families. I have 2 girls 9 and 4. i have them trained now, so that when we see an E on the road we yell out " Element Element" and whatever color it is.
kinda like the old " punch buggy" for the old bugs.