Need Original Boy Name Ideas

Updated on October 07, 2007
C.D. asks from Fort Worth, TX
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I am 19 weeks preg. and need a new boy name. We would like a name that you don't hear very often. Anyone have any ideas?

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Thank you all. My husband is really stuck on D names(his name begins with a d.) So we are going to head in that direction.

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S.T.

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I named my son Holden. It is not a "D" name, but I love it! Another name that is cute is Griffin. Congrats!

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M.M.

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My boys are Levi and Isaiah Blaize. We almost named Isaiah...Cash. I love that name. It's different but fun.

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N.C.

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Original boys' names begining with "D"? I went to school with a Devon who was majorly cool. I've also known a Desmond, Darien, and Darnell. And I have a cousin named Dustin--who goes by Dusty.

This is fun! Please let us know what you decide upon. :D

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R.

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what are your other two kids names? Are they real original as well-we love original names. I have listed a couple of boy names that we like and think/hope are original;
Lincoln, Thad, Shepherd, Cadence
HTH...Let us know!

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J.I.

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My boys are Xander (short for Alexander) and Kyler. I also like Asher.

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C.B.

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I am stuck on the boy name Dax....but my hubby says no.

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D.A.

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I'd stay away from Braxton, Dillon, Drew, Luke and Seth....I seem to know several of each. We chose Mitchell as our son's name.

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L.M.

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My boys' names are Isaac Ranen (long A) and Jonah Raiden (long I).

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J.K.

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Skyler, Clayton, Aaron, Fred

congrat's.

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L.S.

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How about Dalton, Dyer or Davis?

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A.K.

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We are an Irish family - so our boys are Liam Rourke and Declan Conway. We also like Cade and Seamus.

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L.G.

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My son's name, Shane, seems to be pretty original although it's been around awhile. I get lots of compliments on it. I also like the names Harrison, Greyson and Saul.

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A.B.

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Our son's name is Denver Christian, it is a family name. I have only met 1 other Denver. Actually, all of our children are city names. We weren't trying to do that with the first two, but, when the next two came we had to keep it going. We also have 3 daughters; Madison, Brooklyn and Aspen. GOod Luck!

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D.

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Griffin, Truitt, Jersey, Corbin, Gavin, Garreth, Merrick

Congratulations and Good Luck!!!

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A.L.

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I like Nash, Cash, Pace, and Hudson.

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M.

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Just a few "D" names....

Drake
Dorian
Dean
Drew
Dutch
Damian
Dirk

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S.P.

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My son's name is Canaan. I have also met a little boy who pronounces his name the same but spells it Cainon. Either way, I always get compliments on my son's name. I also recently met a Gentry and thought that was a beautiful, unique Irish name.

Best of luck!

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K.W.

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Two very old but cool names that come to mind are Dylan and Booker.
K.

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K.D.

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Not sure how origianl you are wanting or waht you other children's names are here are my boy picks that i plan on using at some point

Ayden (Lost that fight and was told I could not use it even though I LOVE it)
Skylar
Sol (Which is obvioulsy sun in spanish, this is my favorite one!!)
Cruz

Also:
Kai - pronounced with a hard I think it means the ocean, really pretty name.

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J.A.

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my son's name is edgar he is the fifth generation of this name. at first i was not sure that i liked it but then again i didn't have much choice i couldn't tell my husband that i was going to stop the tradition,but his name is strong like him. his whole name is edgar augusta alexander v

L.A.

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My son's middle name is Phoenix, I love it and would have used it as a first, but my hubby is more traditional.

Our 2nd's middle name will be Kimo (like chemo), it means James in Hawaiin.

I also like Ash, Aiden (but it is soooo common now), Cord, Ezra, Jasper.

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B.S.

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Here's a few I like:
Cole
Jeff
Troy
Kirk
Jake
Clay
Jack

You might try your maiden name, family maiden names, etc.
Mine was Cole, so we named our only son Cole. Obviously, I like short names. I haven't heard any of the above names on any of our clients' boys so they must be a little different!

B., the diaper service lady

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A.F.

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My sons names are Justus and Titus. Bible names, but not very common!!:)

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C.D.

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My youngest son is Ezekiel and my oldest son is DAMION, just becareful with the name cause my son sure lives up to the devilish name :-) LOL J/K
Good luck and congrats.

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J.S.

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My son's name is Trenton James (James is my husbands first name). Not to boring and not to common.

What are your DS and DD names?

I also like Tobin, Paxton (Trenton was going to be a Paxton Ryan), Ryder.

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J.

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I like Denton, Rylan, and Bryce. Good luck to you !!!!

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R.D.

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My 8 year old's name is Milo - It's still fairly original...although I have seen it more often than when he was younger. He loves it and so does everyone that meets him. Good luck, Names are so hard!

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T.S.

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My sons are Evan and Brayden. I have heard of Dakota for a boy or a girl....it's a D name, like you want!

Good luck! It's not easy giving them a name that they will have for life!

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R.F.

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Devon
Dustin
Drake
Dayton
Davis
Dane

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C.C.

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Reid
Roan(e)
Justice
Tristan
Drexel
Franklin

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A.

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We are having our 4th tomorrow actually and when we thought it was a boy we were going to name him Courtland. It is a family name for generations, however, since according to 3 ultrasounds, we are having our 3rd girl, we decided to change it a little and are naming her Courtlyn. We also liked Parker, but that is not as unusual as Courtland. Look in your family history and see if there are any cool first or last names that can be used. Have fun searching! ~A.~

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S.P.

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Theiran (pronounced with a long E)/Thearon---kind of like Kieran that was popular a few years ago
Soren-my friend who lives up north named one of her boys this
Canon-I'm not sure about this. DD had a Canon in her preschool class.
Carson
Tristan
Elliot
Cameron
Reilly
Thad
Heath
Everett
Dayton
Rhys (pronounced Reese)

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L.

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Darian, Dexter, Derek,David

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