Infant Baby Boy Names

I think Wells is great...I named my sons Thomas and Henry, both old-fashioned names. Honestly, I get so many comments on what great names they are, how it's nice they are not some silly made up name with crazy spellings. For me, they are strong names for boys I hope will grow up to be strong men (and not just physically). They fit them beautifully...if you love Wells, go with it!

-M

My son has an unusual and old fashioned name, Dewey and he loves it. No one else at school has that name and no one really teases him about it too much. It's cool to have a unique family name. My daughter is named after an aunt and her great grandmother, Astrid Rose. I think family names are the best.

I like Wells, but, you don't mention the last name....Wells Washington is a bit much. Also, keep in mind, Wells rhymes w/ smells. And bells, and gels-etc....so, be prepared. I love the name Tucker, but, that rhymes w/ a f word that i don't need in my house. So, I skipped it. good Luck, I think baby naming is the hardest part of prenancy. The kid is stuck w/ it for forever.

personally i think it would be better as a middle name for the fear that he wold get teased so heres some name combos i thought up-
caleb wells
caden wells
jayden wells
nikolai wells
ethan wells
kyle wells
camden wells
micheal wells
matthew wells
derek wells
raymond wells
dylan wells
braden wells
bryce wells
philip wells
eric wells
i hope this helps you out :) good luck with the name finding!!!

Hmm never heard the name Wells before but it is kinda cool. You could always use it for a middle name. It sounds good with just about any name.
Scott Wells
Christian wells
Christopher Wells
Keegan Wells,
Ryan Wells
Jordan Wells
Wells James
Wells Michael

I would say as long as your last name isn't Fargo you'll be fine. I think it's a wonderful idea to name your son after your father. Old-fashioned or not, having a different name is not a bad thing.

I would play with names and see if it fits more as a first name or a middle name. My father's name is Elvin and my husband and I have been discussing how to give that name to a son down the line. We are going to start trying for baby number two later this year or early spring. We are finding that the more we play with names, Elvin fits better as a middle name for us.

Most of all once you decide on a name, I recommend keeping it to just you and your husband. Because otherwise everyone, family and strangers, will feel the need to tell you their opinion on the name. You and your husband are the only opinions that matter in naming your son.

I love Wells Alexander, as it just popped in my head.

Good luck Mama!

S. M

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I like Wells too!! ;)

Wells Fargo

First thing that came to mind.

I love family names, I really do, however, a name is so very important. Picture your child from infancy to adulthood with the name. Will he be teased? Will he be taken seriously? Can we even know any of this?? Probably not.. does it matter? Maybe not. It is unique, find a fitting middle name and it might even be really cool. I would have LOVED nothing more than to name my son after my Dad but I just couldn't do it. I didn't even make it his middle name and I sort of regret that. You wanted honesty, however, in the end the only opinion that matters is yours so do what you want to do!!

Favorite boy names:
Cory
Dane
Tyler Tyler Wells sounds good
Nicholas
Cole
Seth
Nate
Alex
Alec

all I can think of for now.. Best wishes!! M.

Go with Wells! I used family names for both my kids! No one seems to do that anymore and it gives a lot more meaning to your child's name. I feel proud when I tell others that I named my kids after family members =-)

I LOVE the name Wells! I think it is unique and fun. And we named our son Tyler so I am not coming from a place of being really out there with names. Go for it! (and I really like the combo of Siena and Wells!)

I like Wells! A family name is great, it gives you a story to share about how your son got his name. My daughter was named by her Daddy since I really wanted a boy LOL and told my husband that if the ultrasounds were right he could call her whatever he wanted, I was going to camm the baby Joseph =] Our daughter loves this story. My second child was named after my oldest brother and my step father ~ both Scotts, and he loves to hear how wonderful his namesakes were when living. Sadly my son never had the chance to meet either one. My last child was named by an unknown source ~ I know that sounds odd, but he had no name at all until I was in labor and we decided to name him Cory. And we now have Ian =} When Ian arrive my hubby said IAN and we had never really heard the name before and have no idea how that named popped into hubbys head! Turns out that IAN means God is gracious and this was the only child that we did not plan on having and we nearly lost him in delivery. So Ian is his name. Every name deserves a great story to tell your child and your child will love that his name has meaning. CONGRATS!

What an awesome letterhead name! My girlfriends and I always joked about giving our kids names that will look good on law firm letterhead, and Wells would be awesome as either a first or middle name.

When it comes right down to it, teasing is not a factor. If the name is teasable, use a nickname, or call your son by his middle name for everyday usage, if Wells makes a better first name. It's hard to give input without knowing your last name, but pick a name that you like and "work with it" in practical usage. Initials can make great nicknames, too.

My daughter has my unusual maiden name for her middle name and she couldn't be prouder because I use it as my middle name, too. If you love the name, your son will love it, too.

What a great name. That was effortless and built in. It can be used as a first name or second name. I think the name is unique and very strong. Sounds like a writers name.
Your father would be proud. Good luck!

I think Wells is a lovely name and a nice carrying on of a family name. I like it as a first name, personally.

I like sentiment and I like different. This name has both. My mother's name was Carole (she'll be gone 10 years this August) and my grandma's name (her mother) was RoseLee (gone 19 years). I mixed the 2 names together to form Carlee, my daughter's name. It's not that I ever would have picked the name out for my daughter had my family not passed, but since they did, I can't tell you how much I love my daughter's name and just how special it is to me. My hubby didn't even like the name, but said he could see how much it meant to me and said we should do it. Of course now, he can't picture our daughter with any other name. Go for it - what a way to really honor your dad!

Hi!
I think Wells is an amazing name - it is different - it is strong - it is unique ..... if you need a "W" - my son is Wesley ... not far from Wells ....
With regard to the Wells Fargo thing - everybody gets teased at some point - i have a Wesley and Brittany - yep, Wesley Snipes and Britney Spears ..... go figure .... worry about a great, healthy pregnancy ... Wells is a fantastic name!! Laura!

Maybe you could use Wells as a middle name. We did that to honor our grandfathers who were both named Joseph. For example,

Michael Wells, Jeremy Wells, etc.

The best thing to do is get a baby name book and read through the names for inspiration. Those books will tell you the meaning of each name.

Best of luck,
J.

Its a nice name whether for a first or middle name.
But yes, "Wells" is a name that will rhyme with a lot of things...and as you know, kids can "tease" each other.
But its an nice strong, classy, unique, cool, hip, kind of name...and it has a family heritage honoring your Dad.

I like: Hunter Wells.... or, Wells Hunter... it sounds so dignified and 'regal' sounding and confident but with a nice spirit.

Or, Tyler Wells, or Wells Tyler...

Or, Wells Bradson.... or, Bradson Wells...
Or, Wells Connor... or Connor Wells....
Or, Wells Gerard... or Gerard Wells...

You also might want to go to those baby name websites...to check out the "meanings" of names. Some people name their children just by name and the 'sound' of it... and some like to research the 'meaning' of the name and the country/language of origin.
That is what we did with our children...

Well, just some ideas... PLEASE let us know what you decide to name your son! If you feel like it.

All the best, and congratulations!
-Susan

B., what is you father in laws name? It would be quite nice to name him after BOTH of his grandfather's.....

Wells is GREAT! I hope you stick with it, very unique and I like that. Good luck!

I thinks Wells is an awesome name. I named my son "Jacob". Ugh, what was I thinking? When I call his name, half the kids at the playground turn around! If I could go back I would name him differently and it would be a name that is significant with a good backstory or name him after someone important in our lives. Go with Wells - it's strong, mansuline and significant.

Wells is a great name! Original and old fashioned names are very popular now, but also think of if your son will be happy with this name as he grows up. It's a great name for a man but for kids in school they may try to find out what Wells rhymes with and make fun of his name..you know how kids are.

I personally love it, though and think it's a really great name.

wells is a great name...

I love different uncommon names! Wells is awesome! If you want to use as a first name then do so, you can always call him by his middle name instead if your more comfortable. I vote for Wells as a 1st name. I would dig deeper in my tree to come up with a middle name that is as Noble and Time honored as Wells. hey Wells Noble...

Love it..not common..it's old school..i really like it! i say go for it..if you like it and your husband like it ..that's all that matters..and well i like it :)

Wells is a wonderful, strong name and what a great way to honor your dad. Your son would surely feel special knowing that he was named after his grandpa.

I am totally obsessed with names, and I think Wells is fantastic! I love it - very elegant, and a lovely way to honor your dad. Congratulations!

Hi, I think naming your son after your father is a wonderful idea. Does Wells sounds good with your last name? If it doesn't flow, you can maybe use Wells as a Middle name. I named my son Izaya. I also love the name Jonathan. Jonathan Wells.... flows, but not sure if it flows with your last name. =)

HTH,
M.

Very cool name! Have a healthy and happy baby boy!

I say go for Wells! Its fun to have a different or unique name. I know from experience children are mean and may make fun of the name but know that down the road he will appreciate being unique and enjoy the tribute to his grandfather!
Good Luck

Wells is a very old fashion name, but what is wrong with that? I like it and I think we should go back to old fashion.

Good luck.

We don't have a boy but if he had, some of our choices were Noah, Benjamin, Nicholas, Julian

Seriously, don't worry about being different or old fashioned in this day and age. As long as it isn't a totally weird name, you're really ok. "Old fashioned" names are actually becoming more popular. I like the name Wells. You can use it for a middle name if you're unsure about it. My son's name is Preston. I also like Christian, Jacob, Cole, Gabriel...
With all your choices, though, say all three names (first, middle and last) out loud together to see if it sounds right to you. There were some names my husband and I liked, but when we put them together we realized they didn't work.
Good luck and congratulations! Boys are fun!

I think Wells is a wonderful name! Not only does it sound nice but the fact that it was your father's name makes it doubly nice.

Wells is a phenomenal name! There aren't likely to be any others in his class. Or you can think of other "W" names to honor his grandfather. West, Wyler, Warner...love those strong, unique names. Good luck & congratulations!

LOVE the name Wells, B.! I say go for it. All the old names are coming back for girls (Olivia, Ava, etc. etc.), why not for boys? I always think "different" names are the coolest, any way. Now you don't want it too far out there, but Wells is just right. And it will sound strong and masculine when he's an adult, as well.

Grant Wells...use it as middle if your not sure. Pick a strong first name!!

I love the name Wells. I happen to think it is very cute and distinguished! Go with your heart on this one!

My vote, Wells as a first name! Such a strong, noble name! If you love it that is all that matters. I go by my middle name and was named after my Grandmother's family name (Danielson). I love it. I feel like a carry a piece of my familys history with me. My son was going to be Aspen or Aiden Gabriel....and of course we went with the uber long one...lol, so now he carries the mouthful of Aiden Gabriel. I figure when he gets old enough to care, he can choose which ever he wishes. Good luck and congrats!

I see most people love it, but I also see you had some people worried about being teased. I would not worry about that at all! Things have changed and names are soooooo different and unique now! I think it is perfect and love it!

I think Wells is a great name! It is strong and unique. And I love the tradition of naming a child after someone special in your family.

I think Wells is a pretty cool name as long as it goes good with your last name. I don't think it sounds old fashioned because it's so uncommon. My baby boy's name is James which is kind of old fashioned but I thought it was cute with our last name and his middle name, Parker, is the more updated one. I say go for it!

Dear B.,
I like Wells. I think baby boy names are hard and if you can come up with a meaningful family name that is unique, I feel it is great. Maybe you can give him a more traditional middle name and he can go by whichever he prefers as it gets older but I like Wells.
Best wishes to you!
I'm hoping for a boy next as well!
L.

I think Wells is fantastic! Whatever you name him he will take on the name and you will cherish it.

Wells is a great name! (So is Siena)

I like the name Wells too. In my experience you should go with whatever name you and your husband can agree on. Usually that narrows the choices a lot. :)

We named our boys: Kaden Thomas (Thomas is his Dad's middle name)- which we still like but Kaden is more popular than we would have liked and Asher Gage (Asher means happy and Gage just sounded cool in the middle). We tried to put a family name in the middle for Asher but didn't find one we could agree on. We've talked about Caleb(maybe too much like Kaden) or Dax(might be too weird for us though we kind of like the sound of it) if we have another boy. Names are such fun to figure out and such a headache too. :) Congrats on the Boy!

I love it, I'm all about family names! I have a wonderful uncle with an unusual name and we wanted to honor him by naming a son after him so we decided to use it as a middle name. There is also that option. Good luck!

Wells is AWESOME I love it!! Very original. Just like Siena both are great names. You are very blessed, do what you feel is right. I am sure you and He won't regret it.

I can't help myself I have to vote on this- STICK WITH WELLS!!!!! What an honor to keep your father's name.

I think that Wells is an amazing name!! Do what YOU like. Old fashioned names are lovely and making a come back!! I chose a different name for my son and love it! It truly suits him. Don't let what others think influence you to not go with what you love and makes you happy. :)

I love your fathers name! never have heard it before, think ii is unique but not too much so, very nice sounding. love it.

I think carring on names in a family is good. I've never heard the name Wells before for a first name, but it works, or you can use it for as middle name, I think it's a great middle name. Anthony Wells I think sounds really good, I love your daughters name. Even wells Anthony sounds good, I like naes that are different as long as their not out there, my first son's name is Edwin, which mean best friend to all, I would have never picked that name, but that's my husbands name so we name our first born son after my husband, he's 25 and soooo proud to carry his father's name. The name Wells sounds like Royalaty. J. L.

Wells - I love the name and how great to be named after an amazing family member. I have my grandmothers name that I never meet as my middle name and I always wished it would have been my first name. I thinks it great that the first person to commit thought of Wells Fargo because really it stands for a powerful name in banking. The bank is nearly 200 years old, it made it through the first depression and is not taking hand out through this crises.

I strongly vote you keep Wells as your sons name. Good for you to think of family first.

As long as his last name isn't going to be Fargo, then go for it!(like you've never heard that one before huh? lol) But seriously, I say go for it. It is a sophisticated name, and it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Then again, my boys are Parris and Quincy, so you might not want to take advice from me. LOL I don't really like traditional names, and Wells is far from traditional, and very unique.

A lot of people are searching for new and interesting names and even more are searching for older names that haven't been common recently. Personally I love Wells.

I think Wells is such a cool name...unique and very regal! If you are concerned about it, it could be the middle name, or Wesley could be a name that could be considered a modification of Wells. I think it's important to carry on family names, and even though it's different, it has a purpose and is not just some random "name" that you made up..I have heard so many downright WIERD names and when I ask people how they got the name, they say they "made it up" and I think that sounds stupid!! Just my opinion! (my boys are James and Conner..both for family members)

in jewish tadition to name our children after a dead realitive. you could give him a more modern middle name when he grows older he candecide what name want to use .its nice that you are thinking ahead ad no.hill

B.,

Wells is a fantastic and unique name. Your father would be elated - go for it!!

Who cares? You are honoring your father and keeping the family name in your family. I think it is a great name and different! Not the usual Brandon,Buff,Max etc. I used my family name of Brock my grand mothers maiden name to keep it in the family since I was the only one who had boys! 30 years later it came to be a very important factor in a family history for inheritence! So do yourself a favor and honor your father! I love the name!

I love "Wells." I think old-fashioned and unique names are wonderful and give a certain amount of class! Congrats!

Oh this is so fun for me becuase I have two girls, one almost 17 and one is 4! I'm done, single mom, 47 yrs old, so I cant have anymore!
Anyway, I have lots of boys names that I tell my oldest she has to use for her sons she may have someday because I didnt get to!

Let's see....

Dain. Old western name.
Falcon.
Nels.
Barron.
Neil.
Shanon(for a boy, my brother who passed)
Cole.
Miles.
Caleb.

I'll think of more, I have a ton, I just havent thought about it for so long...write me back!

Wendy

Hi B.! I love that name. Use it! Wells sounds great.

I like Wells, it's unique, but not bizarre!
How wonderful that you could name him
after your father.
Best,
S. G.

the name sounds great but try it with your last name and see if it is a fit. Who cares what other people think............what a nice honor to your father

Wells is different and that does seem to be the trend. When I comes to choosing baby names I put myself at age 15 and try to imagine a boyfriend girlfriend situation. "Did you hear that Wells and Jen are going out?" Did you hear that Cole and Jen are going out?" And so on. My husband and I wanted to name our daughter after me and thus her grandmother. My grandmothers name and my middle name is Frances. We love that name but she would have to be Frances for the rest of her life. We decided to use it as a middle name instead. We are totally down with old fashion names so we went with Annabelle Frances. Annabelle is so pretty but she's not stuck with it she can be Anne or even Belle if she wants; although I hope that she sticks with Annabelle. If we ever get a boy he will be Maverick Ray. Raymond is my husbands middle name and my father in laws name. What it comes down to is do you think that there will be any regret in naming your child. Wells is totally cute but will he think so when he is 17.

I love the name Wells. I think it is a strong and unique name. Use it!!

J.

Andrew Wells has a nice ring to it.

I kind of like Wells... but I do think that uncommon names often sound very pretentious. In this case though, you are carrying on a family name, not making up some random new name that you think is different and trendy. I think it comes down to whatever your last name is. If it sounds alright with your last name I say go for it!

I like the name Wells. Is that possibly short for Wellington? I new a man named Wellington whose men friends gave him the ridiculous nick-name of "Beef"...yes, as in Beef Wellington. I actually like the name Wellington too...but not that nick name! I also am partial to Samuel. Good luck, have fun naming!

Go with your heart. We came across a unique name before my son was even thought of. We named him Boston Aaron. Then I found out about (3) other Boston's! I thought it was unique LOL. We love it.

I honestly Love that name! It is very strong and unique. (You do not want such a common name that they have to be labeled with the last initial at school.) Old fashioned names are coming back. It is also great because it means something special. (I really love the name Siena, too, btw.)

What an honor to be able to name your child a family name!! I wish I had a boy, so that I could of named him after my late FIL, whom I adored. We didn't like the feminine version of his name, & we kept hoping...anyway...I've already HEAVILY hinted at my girls what I think the 1st grandson's name should be!! Hopefully, one of them will like his name enough to do it. Congradulations!