I need an unusual, but not unique name for a boy - any ideas?

Question

I like 'Harrison' but think it sounds a bit American (not that there's anything wrong with that - I'm just not American and would prefer a proper 'old' English name.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

"Harrison" is nice, unusual and distinctive. A lot of people other than American have names like this now. Is this after "Harrison Ford" ? Or because Harrison is a sur-name in the family?

I think it is a cool idea to call your child a name like this especially if it has associations with a family name.

The important thing is to choose a name you really like, which goes well with the sur-name, and won't give your child too hard a time at school.

I once met a boy named "Russell" whose sur-name was "Sprout" - now that's just cruel.

But "Harrison" isn't likely to cause problems like that.

I like the name "Sky" or "Blue" but some people would find these names a bit fanciful for a boy.

My son is called "Josh" which was much more unusual when he was born, 18 years ago, and now is quite common. I still love the name though.

Really, it is all down to personal choice. Good luck! I do think names are very important.

Answer 2

My Grandad's middle name was "Royden"

Maybe you could look at a list of Royalty or American Presidents (OK so you say you don't want an "American" name but they're not all called Fitzgerald or Lyndon Baines!)

I'd rule out any "Pop star" names though - they might be unusual but think how the boy will feel in years to come!

Answer 3

Tommy, James, Charles, Phillip, Edward, Albert, Thomas,

Answer 4

Unique

Answer 5

Parker, Dylan, Trevor, Devon, Damon, Talan, Austin, Kelan, Corbin, Alexander, Cameron, Jake...hope these help!

Answer 6

Thomas

Answer 7

go to babynameaddicts.com
they have old english names all in the top 50 catagory for boys
Dylan Old English: Sea
Jackson Old English: Jack's Son
Austin Old English: Revered, Exalted
Just a few! I also like Trey (thats my new little boys name)
good luck!

Answer 8

There is a fashion in Scotland to call boys after geographical features, islands etc so maybe so could take your ideas from that.

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Answer 9

my little boy was born christmas day we called him Freddie.
I also like logan as its weird but alfie would be good.
Its hard aint it choosing names for boys girls are so much easier as my little girl is called Autumn.Jamie is a good name as well.If u want an old fashioned named look back at ur family and choose one from the male relatives some can be really good others boring but remember he has got to grow up with his name and go to school.Kids can b mean and take the p**s if they think a name is funny i no as my name is Zoe god a i got called all sorts .

Answer 10

Henry