Rate these names out of 10 please...?

Question

Kaitlyn Emily
Lauren Hermione
Rachael Ellen
Delaney Paige
Bronwyn Grace

Christopher Shawn
Matthew Brent
Dylan James
Noah David
Barney John

Thanks!

Ok so everyone hates them. Why is that??

Answer 1

Let me start by saying I don't dislike any of them. ;) But I'll comment on each individually.

Kaitlyn Emily - both fine names, but I'd pair either with a less common first or middle name (since Kaitlyn is currently so trendy and Emily the most popular name for a decade). I tend to shy away from combos where it's likely the child will not simply have a few others in her class (or dorm, office, etc.), but will probably know at least one with that exact name in full, if that makes sense. Also, if you want to keep it traditional (and slightly sidestep the K-names trend), you might consider the Caitlin spelling instead. Kaitlyn, however, is the most common in the states, so that's a perfectly understandable option as well (though I wouldn't use any of the other variants -- Kaytlin, Kaytlyn, Kaitlynne, etc.).

Lauren Hermione - you already know I quite like this combo, especially knowing (from a previous post) how much you love it. ;) Hermione would be just the sort of middle name I'd pair with Caitlin/Kaitlyn, as well ... per the above comments.

Rachael Ellen - I like both this and the simpler Rachel form, and I also love Ellen, but I wouldn't pair the two. The ending of Rachael and beginning of Ellen are nearly identical, so it's just a bit awkward.

Delaney Paige - I've always liked Delaney, though it's a bit trendier than I actually care for, but I can't say Paige has ever done much for me (never saw the appeal), and I'd prefer an obviously-feminine middle name with Delaney (not into the completely unisex sort of combos).

Bronwyn Grace - if spelled Bronwen, this would easily be my favorite from the list! LOVE it. ;) You should be aware, however, that the Welsh -wyn ending is generally used to denote a masculine form, whereas -wen is feminine. So while I realize this is a common mistake, it still looks off to me. You might also like Branwen (the -an is said like Ann, rather than the -ahn sound in Bronwen).

Christopher Shawn - perfectly fine, traditional choice. It doesn't excite me, simply because I've known so many Christophers (not to mention Christians, Christines, etc.), but there's nothing inherently wrong with it. I do prefer the classic Sean spelling, however.

Matthew Brent - ditto Christopher. I just know so many, it's hard not to form associations (many of them negative), know what I mean?

Dylan James - very nice combo, though I prefer Dillon (nearly identical, but different origin and meaning)

Noah David - this is actually even less interesting than the first two, in my opinion, since it's such a common/trendy choice NOW (as opposed to simply being a classic name that's remained steadily popular over a long period of time). In other words, while it's still a great, classic choice, it will still manage to sound dated in a few short years, once the trend has died out a bit.

Barney John - that actually intriguing. I can't say I care for the children's character association here (but only because it was such a huge trend at the time LOL), but I love that this is a more unexpected, quirky choice ... but still the same classic feel as the others on your list. I'd be tempted to use this as a stepping stone to some similar options. You might be surprised what jumps out at you! ;)

Answer 2

Kaitlyn Emily-7
Lauren Hermione-7
Rachael Ellen-8
Delaney Paige-8
Bronwyn Grace-4

Christopher Shawn-8
Matthew Brent-10
Dylan James-9
Noah David-6
Barney John-3

Answer 3

Kaitlyn Emily 8
Lauren Hermione 9
Rachael Ellen 7
Delaney Paige 10
Bronwyn Grace 6

Christopher Shawn 10
Matthew Brent 7
Dylan James 9
Noah David 8
Barney John 6

Answer 4

Kaitlyn Emily 10
Lauren Hermione 8
Rachael Ellen 8
Delaney Paige 9
Bronwyn Grace 0

Christopher Shawn 10
Matthew Brent 10
Dylan James 10
Noah David 10
Barney John 0

Answer 5

Kaitlyn Emily -- 8. Would be a 9 if you spelled it Caitlin. ;)
Lauren Hermione -- 7. Not bad, it just isn't my taste.
Rachael Ellen -- 6. I really don't like the extra 'a'. Rachel would be a 9, though.
Delaney Paige -- 3. Delaney is one of those trendy surnames-for-first-names. Lame.
Bronwyn Grace -- 4. Welsh names are typically hard for English-speakers to wrap our heads (and tongues) around.

Christopher Shawn -- 9. I prefer Sean spelled the Irish way.
Matthew Brent -- 8. Love Matthew, not so much Brent.
Dylan James -- 10
Noah David -- 10
Barney John -- 6. Barney's a decent name, but not my cuppa.

Answer 6

Kaitlyn Emily-7
Delaney Paige-8
Lauren Hermione, Rachel Ellen-2
Bronwyn Grace-0...I think Grace Bronwyn would be a better choice

Christopher Shane-10
Matthew Brent-6...not fond of brent
Dylan James, Noah David-8
Barney John-0

Answer 7

Girls
1. Delaney Paige
2. Browyn Grace
3. Kaitlyn Emily
4. Lauren Hermione
5. Rachael Ellen

Boys
1. Matthew Brent
2. Noah David
3. Christopher Shawn
4. Dylan James
5. Barney John (ewwwwwww)

Answer 8

Kaitlyn Emily - I like it but Kaitlyn has been super popular
Lauren Hermione - Love this one. Adore the middle name!
Rachael Ellen - I love the name. I hate the spelling. Stick with Rachel.
Delaney Paige - I don't like Delaney as that is a boys name. Paige is nice though.
Bronwyn Grace - Love this too, but be forwarned that it is also a popular name used by Pagan mothers.

Christopher Shawn - Love it. Christopher has always been on my name list!
Matthew Brent - I like it! He will most likely be called Matt by everybody.
Dylan James - Dylan is also used for girls. I'd pass it by. Boys HATE having feminized names.
Noah David - I like Noah, but it is wildly popular, particularly with very religious folk.
Barney John - I actually have now deceased relatives with the name Barney, but due to the popularity of the dinosaur, I'd skip it. How about Linus John? (my great-uncle).

Answer 9

Kaitlyn Emily-10, LOVE IT
Lauren Hermione- 3 Love lauren, hate hermione
Rachael Ellen- 6, nothing great or terrible
Delaney Paige- 5 but i love paige delaney
Bronwyn Grace- 7 cool name!

Christopher Shawn- 7
Matthew Brent- 8
Dylan James- 6
Noah David- 8
Barney John- 0 hate barney

Answer 10

Kaitlyn - 8 Emily - 8
Lauren - 6 Hermione (is this the name off Harry Potter??) - 2
Rachael - 5 Ellen - 4
Delaney - 7 Paige - 8
Bronwyn - 2 Grace - 6

Christopher - 8 Shawn - 6
Matthew - 6 Brent - 9
Dylan - 8 James - 7
Noah - 10 David - 9
Barney - 1 John - 4

My favorite out of your girls names is Delaney Paige and my favorite out of your boys names is Noah David! Good luck!