Hi All! My husband and I have a tradition of not telling anyone our impending children's names until the time of their births. I am 3 days shy of having our third son and for the life of us we cannot agree on a middle name for our newest member. I am going to share the baby's first name with you all, breaking the tradition amongst my online family, but still keeping it sacred with our biological family members, his first name is Aran (pronounced just like Aaron). The three choices for his middle name are:
1) Paul
2) Antonio
3) Zacharias
Now, we were dead set on Aran Paul (Paul being my husband's first name) but then leaned towards Antonio only because Paul is my husband's oldest son's first name and we thought he needed something more of his own. My husband still favors Antonio (which is one of my husband's middle names) however, my stepson's middle name is Anthoni, which I felt was too close to Antonio. So I thought of Zacharias because of it's Biblical meaning and I thought it flowed nicely with Aran and followed the letter sound pattern of our two other sons. My husband said he could be persuaded to go with Zacharias, but he wasn't partial to it, couldn't give a good reason why either (hehehe). So... with that said, I'd love your opinions on which name sounds best out of the three. You already know which one I'm partial to, so if you chose against it, I wouldn't be offended, I promise. ;-> Thanks much!!
I LOVE Zacharias with Aaron. It's a really pretty combination, actually. I think the Antonio with two As (Aran Antonio) is a bit strange-sounding - two vowels and all that. Also, careful with 'Aran'. To me, I would pronounce it Ah-RON, not Aaron. Anyway, good luck!
Since you asked, I'd spell his first name as Aaron (and avoid giving him a lifetime if people mispronouncing his name). My initial reaction was to pronounce it as "A-Ran".
Zacharias would be my choice of the three.
I like how Aran Paul flows, but it wouldnt be his name! Soooo I think Zacharias is better then Antonio. I just dont know thats a tough one!
I like Aran Zacharias, but as someone else already shared...why the strange spelling of Aran if it will actually be pronounced as Aaron? People will honestly and forever be questioning his name and how to pronounce it and especially when he gets in school. If you're actually going to say it as Aaron, then why make it so difficult for him and everyone else. When I first saw it, I said it wrong until you explained it will be pronounced as Aaron. If you don't mind "forever" explaining it to people then I guess I'd keep it that spelling. Good luck on the birth of your little guy!
I think you have good reasons for preferring Zacharias over names already given to your husband's other boys. I agree that this son needs a name of his own.
I also think that Aran Zacharias sounds good together. If it were me, I'd spell Aran as Aaron, the biblical way, since Zacharias is spelled the biblical way. That's just me and my pleasure in consistency.
well, for me, the key was always yelling it like the kid was bad. We were going to name our daughter Nora Rose, but after yelling it a few times, we didnt like the flow and ended up with Nora Genevieve. I'm not a big fan of Aran Paul, but either of the others would be nice. Aran Antonio might be weird to yell. :-)
Zacharias all the way. Give your little guy his OWN name (and its a cool one at that!)!!!
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I agree with Sara and always yell the first and last name of my potential child before naming them that. Personally, I think I could scream Aran Paul much easier than the other two, but that's just me. Antonio would probably be the other one that would flow for me. I love Zacharias, but I don't think it flows as well. I don't want you to have to change it, but have you thought about Aran David? That also kind of struck me as one that flows off the tongue. Congratulations and good luck! :)
Well the meaning of names are very significant to a person. Really look at the meaning of your name and the meaning of people you know and does it fit them? ie... my name is J. (meaning royality, rich) I may not be monetarily rich but I love fine dining, clothing, jewelery. Everything I like tends to be the most expensive even without me looking at the price. My husband is Jerrold ( meaning faithful) He is very faithful to everything he does in his life, marraige, job (even when he shouldn't) , church, etc.
When you chose the name make sure the meaning is what you want to be labeling your son for the rest of his life. Here is the meaning of the names you chose.
Aran: an ark: their curse (biblical)
Forest (Thai)
wild goat (smith bible dictionary)
Aaron spelled this way means mountain of strength but not when spelled Aran
Paul means humble
Antonio means priceless
Zacharias means remembered by God
Any of the three middle names is good but if you are going to name him Aran then I think Zacharias would be good. But maybe when you see your son in your hands you will know exactly what his name should be!
I have a cousin named Aaron Paul. It's very pretty but now that he's grown, a lot of people call him AP.
I think Zacharias for sure!!
I seem to be greatly outnumbered, but my vote is for Aran Paul.
Well...I hadn't even read the rest of your post about the name conflicts and LOVED Zacharias with Aran!! So there you go. :)
If you are looking for something Biblical you have many option.
Aron Joseph
Aron Silas
Aron Samuel
Aron Joshua
Aron Jude
In my opinion Aron Zacharias may not flow as well as some of these, but remember that this is your son and ultimately it is you who has to live with his name. Cangrats on your new son.
I love love love Zacharias. =) Good Luck!
I am for Paul. It is YOUR husband's first name. CB
Congratulations and nice choices! I like several of the Biblical names that several posters mentioned (Benjamin, Daniel, etc.) but from the list of three, I like Paul. Just a comment to disregard if you want: teachers and other adults will have a very hard time figuring out Aran. I thought, like several others, that it was A-ran. Having a difficult name to spell will be something that he will be saddled with for a very, very long time.
Good luck to you and your husband! I'm sure that whatever you come up with will be music to your ears!
I like Paul, he will be named for his Dad & what does it matter if a half brother is named Paul, it is his first name.
Like one mom said you have to say it outloud like they are getting in trouble. :-) I think Aran Paul flows nicely.
I feel the only way Zacharias or Antonio would work is if you had a one syllable first name. JMI though.
I like Aran Paul, but since you mentioned the conflict, how about Aran Christopher. I think that sounds nice together.
My son is very proud to have his Grandfather's middle name, Antonio. I would bet your son wouldn't care, but actually be pleased to be connected to his father and his half brother. Plus - I think Aran Paul flows better than anything else you've mentioned.
I didnt read the other posts but I'm for Paul....however, why the spelling of the first name? I thought it was a...ran, like I ran....I would go for Aaron Paul...dont make the kid explain THAT one all his life.
Good Luck and Congrats!!!
M:)
Just to be annoying ... since your SS's name is Paul, and Antonio & Anthoni are the same name from different regions, and your hubby doesn't like Zacharias... how about some more biblical names to toss into the hat?
Aran Dekar
Aran Abraham
Aran Benjamin
Aran Daniel
Aran Gabriel
Aran Elijah
Aran Emanuel
Aran Isaiah
Aran Josias
Aran Micah
Aran Victor
I do like Zacharias the most.
have to go with the majority, I think Zacharias is great together with the first name...
