Okay, no #4 baby boy on it's way yet, but DH and I are discussing whether to have #4. We were jokingly talkng about one of the 'against' factors in deciding was the fact that we could face great difficulties finding a name for #4 if it turned out to be a boy. Kynan was unnamed for several days after his birth because we had not settled on a name.

So, we started tossing about a few names.

DH threw out Joshua and Isaiah - I liked them, but just checked the meaning and they both mean "[Jewish God] is salvation" - given we are not Jewish, don't think I could use the names because the meaning is not culturally appropriate for us.

Previously I wanted something that wasn't overly popular, but have completely thrown that out of the window as a criteria now, as Ethan and Xavier were not that popular when we chose them, but they are everywhere now.

Kynan also looks like it is going to become popular - I think I saw 2 people recently in here that had it on their boy name list!

So, thoughts on our possibles please? These are ones that DH has not immediatel crossed off, although he is not 100% sold either.

Possibles:

Henry (home ruler) - I particularly adore the Gaelic versions I found of Henry: Anrai and Einri (just finding it hard to track down proper pronunciation) but think they may just be a little too unusual.

Gregory (watchful and alert)

Conall (strong as a wolf) - quite like this, don't think it is as popular as Connor. But not sure about having two boys names that start with "K" sounds - not sure it will flow very well when yelling all the names at once.

Antony

Gareth (gentle) - quite like this for some reason, although I would have thought it wouldn't be my style. But not sure about repetition in repeating the "th" sound between boy's names. Although probably would be using nickname Garry when little.

Names that I truly adore but have been crossed off the list:

Matteo (nephew is called Mattias - too close for us)

Arthur/Artur/Artair/Arturo - DH had a grandad with this name. I like the name variants without the "th" sound best, but Artur and Artair immediately make me think of a comedy skit showing soap opera sisters called "Utter Stupidity", "Rampant Stupidity" etc. So don't think I could use them Arturo doesn't have the same draw back, but sounds a little too Spanish for a boy with no Spanish heritage.

Anything with an "S" of "D" sound on the end don't work with our name. Generally neither do names with a harsher sounding ending like "K" or "T".

Okay, I may sound like I put way too much effort into thinking about something hypothetical, but trying to eliminate an "against" reason in deciding whether we have a #4.

I really like Conall, the sound of the name and the meaning.
(not as much as I like Isaiah but never mind!)

I'm not overly keen on Gareth - no reason, just NMS.

Gregory, Matteo and Antony are all good too!

What are the names of your other kids? Perhaps that will help you decide - if the name fits well with the others than that's the choice.

P.S. I like Henry - it's cute!

I like Gareth and Antony best from your list. Henry is nice and I think Arthur could grow on me.

Hi,

I don't normally post in here, but just though i'd pop in and offer my opinion:

I love Henry
I also like Gareth and Antony.

I also love Anton, have you thought of this?

Good luck

The only ones I kind of like are Henry and Antony.

Antony... as its my DF's name. Just one thing to watch out for is how many people try to put the 'h' in to make it Anthony!! My partner has many trophies & certificates that have spelt his name wrong... & even when he has filled in an application form (for memberships etc) they still manage to send out the card with Anthony on it
Also with NN Tony its definately a name that can be for a child or adult.

I also like Henry on your list, the others are NMS.
Best of luck with what you decide...