As I enter my seventh month of pregnancy, my belly is more prominent and I get questions more often about what we will be naming this one. Joe and I have barely discussed names as neither of us has had too much spare time to even think about it. Amidst the painting and decorating of James' big boy room, the update of our kitchen (am I nuts to take that on at this point in my pregnancy... I felt like if I didn't make a few changes now I would never have a chance to do it, and they are cheap and will take just a week), rolling out something new and special for the store (details to come in a month or so), and life as we know it.... well, we barely have a chance to discuss our days, let alone naming the newest member of our family.
So what do you think? Want to give me the kick in the butt I need and give me and Joe some ideas for boy names? Please? James thinks we should name the baby James and then have "a million James-es"... oh, the ego of a four year old.
Below, James on vacation a week ago with chocolate-ice-cream-mouth.
Anything but SUE (Johnny Cash)
Sometimes you don't know until they show up and then you figure out what they're supposed to be named.
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie B. Fehr | April 16, 2012 at 02:26 PM
Cute pics! How about Kevin Tyler?
Posted by: Linda | April 16, 2012 at 02:28 PM
If my girl had been a boy, his name would have been Kyle. Love the chocolate ice cream face!
Posted by: Kathy Beaumont | April 16, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Oh those eyes on James!
How about Tiberius? :)
Posted by: Vickie | April 16, 2012 at 03:20 PM
How about David! James looks like really enjoyed that ice cream. LOL
Posted by: Virginia | April 16, 2012 at 03:28 PM
Hmmm. So I'm guessing none of the suggestions last time around hit you as the right one. . .let me think some more, because I already gave you my two favorites :)
Posted by: ElizabethD | April 16, 2012 at 03:31 PM
How about another J - as in Jonathan??
Posted by: Cynthia Parker | April 16, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Not that you should use this one but my husband keeps telling me if we have a boy we will name him Rufus. We have three girls so far. I always liked Josiah but we already have a Josephine so I don't think we will use that one.
Posted by: Rachel | April 16, 2012 at 04:42 PM
What about Jacob? James and Jacob Van Zandt!
Posted by: Patty McD | April 16, 2012 at 06:48 PM
What a big boy hair cut! We haven't cut our little one's hair yet, he's 2 1/2. I'm in denial that he's growing older. ;)
Our decoy boy name for our first child was Cedric.
Posted by: deetyblue | April 16, 2012 at 07:24 PM
Hmmmm..........I don't think I would go with James. Just sayin'.
Sometimes, you just don't know until baby makes their appearance. We never did pick a girl name...but luckily Little Man was a boy.
Posted by: Renee Anne | April 16, 2012 at 07:30 PM
Liam, or Nicholas or Greyson. Hey, I liked them all so my son has three names. ;)
Posted by: Mel Cherney | April 16, 2012 at 07:47 PM
I like Jacob, Aidan, & Liam. My ex & I never could agree on a boy's name (that should have told me something, huh?). Lucky thin I had 2 girls.
Posted by: Donna | April 16, 2012 at 08:03 PM
my favorite boy name is clayton. that would have been my name if i had been born a boy!
Posted by: Tracey | April 16, 2012 at 08:34 PM
I happen to be very partial to biblical names. My sons got two of my favorites. Either of which I think would make a great choice: Daniel and Joseph. Have some fun choosing.
Posted by: Debby | April 16, 2012 at 09:19 PM
Clark...Victor...Thomas...?
Posted by: LN in TX | April 16, 2012 at 11:36 PM
How about William, Robert or Anthony? We chose William for our first because it was classic and a strong name. I also really like David. But it's hard to decide until you meet the little one.
Posted by: Lia | April 17, 2012 at 02:02 AM
In keeping with the current y-chromosome "J" names - how about Justin? Or Joshua? I do like a previous suggestion of Liam.
Posted by: lakf53 | April 17, 2012 at 03:25 AM
Anything easy to spell and pronounce( can you tell I work in a school) Too many kids with chips in their shoulders from the wacky spelled names they were gifted. That being said, you most give him a kick butt middle name. Hmmm
Posted by: Jan | April 17, 2012 at 08:46 AM
My then 4-year-old wanted his new brother to be Moses or Clark (after Clark Kent). He ended up as Owen (the son of Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen, a book we had been reading).
Posted by: Jennifer in NC | April 17, 2012 at 09:01 AM
I love the the name Tucker... I also like Logan and Christopher. What fun to think about baby names again!! My three are named Troy, Elsa and Adam...
Posted by: Natalie | April 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM
If you would prefer not to have the most popular boys name of the last
7 years don't choose Aidan. The social security administration tracks first names and lets you search the popularity of the names you are considering. How about Henry?
Posted by: CyndyC | April 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Any family names you could use? Good luck and have fun choosing!!! My other suggestion is to see what sounds best whe you yell out the back door complete with middle name included :)
Posted by: April | April 17, 2012 at 05:36 PM
Well my brother in law is James Walker and my husband is Kevin Paul but I like Kevin Michael.
Posted by: Joan | April 17, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Hi there! I have a Daniel so am partial to that but also loooove the name Harrison. Whatever you decide, he will be happy. Good luck with everything!
Posted by: Lisa Soderman | April 18, 2012 at 03:23 AM
My first son is named Walker and I have always liked it - not too unusual and not too common.
Posted by: Juli Melton | April 18, 2012 at 06:54 AM
I wanted to name my only sone Michael, but chickened out because I absolutely abhor Mike or, or worse yet, Mikey. So I named him Mick, which fits him perfectly, but I still kinda wish if I had it to do over I would have gone with Michael, because it is my all-time favorite male name. It's traditional,timeless, yet fun, modern, and a bit Irish. I highly recommend Michael! Goes good with James, too.
Posted by: nonstopknit | April 18, 2012 at 02:20 PM
I like Alexander Daniel Van Zandt.
Posted by: Irene | April 18, 2012 at 04:01 PM
Christopher Thomas Van Zandt.
Posted by: Barb R | April 18, 2012 at 05:31 PM
I like Ezekiel, Joel, Benjamin.
Posted by: Robin | April 18, 2012 at 06:30 PM
I LOVE the name Julian,James is so beautiful!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 18, 2012 at 09:53 PM
Ok, so I'm late on this.
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834687/cool-boy-names-5-trends-to-watch
Some of these are cool!
Posted by: Chevas | April 19, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Some names that you may want to entertain...if I'm not TOO LATE posting!!!
#1) STERLING ?
#2) CORBIN ?
#3) SCOTT ?
#4) SKYLAR ?
Posted by: Sue Keiser | April 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Better late than never... I have a great nephew whose name is Weston. Are there any of those in James' class?
Posted by: Jill | April 19, 2012 at 10:58 PM
How about Henry Van Zandt
Posted by: Elise McKee | April 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Oh sorry-I posted the above before I read your post! I'm glad you like it too Allison!
Posted by: Elise McKee | April 22, 2012 at 11:39 PM
I'm late to the party, but how about Lucas (or Luke), Cameron, Hugh, Lachlan, Aiden, or Angus?
Posted by: OzKnitter | April 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Normal, every day names are very nice...I worked in an elementary school library for nine years...I grew to love the names Michael, Thomas, Peter, David, Alan. Think names that the kid will be able to find on a keychain in the gift shop one day! :) Of course, you could always go with a name that fits with the Dutch last name...like Piet, etc.
Posted by: Becky | April 23, 2012 at 07:18 PM