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in reply to a message by Andy
First off, Congrats!
On to the names...
My favorite of your list is Roger. I find it underused for such a dusty old gem. It's a bit "old man" still, but that is what makes it so quirky and fun. I truly do love Roger and was bummed when my own husband vetoed the name.
Roger Smith flows well and is a refreshing choice for the common Smith surname.
To address each name:
Jonah Smith - Works. It's almost like "Oh, you thought I was going to say John? Surprise!". Jonah is a solid choice and I have found myself suggesting it to people in real life lately. The similarity to John might be a bit cliché for you, but I think this works just fine.
Jacob Smith - This is ok, but I feel more like it is "eh" rather than great. It reminds me of those Hallmark movies set in the Old West, in which the kind elderly bachelor named Jacob helps out everyone in town. Sorry. Jacob is a fantastic name on it's own. Very solid and classic. However, pairing it with Smith takes it down a notch.
Caleb Smith - This has almost the same vibe as Jacob, except that I quite like it. I do usually take issue to the meaning of Caleb (dog), but the biblical history of the name almost always makes up for the meaning. This is a standard choice, but a good one.
Henry Smith - Not a fan. Henry is an ok name, but it's quite common with the surname Smith. It's also a lot softer in sound than the other choices on your list. I think that because the sound of Smith is so smooth and soft, that you should stick with a first name that uses bolder sounds (like Ks, hard Cs, Ts, Vs, Gs, etc).
Roger Smith - my top choice for you based on rarity and spunkiness. Love this.
Evan Smith - I also like this a lot. I think Evan balances out Smith well. Plus, Evan is one of those names that is both handsome and strong, while still looking and sounding smooth and simple. This is my number two choice.
Hope that helps!
On to the names...
My favorite of your list is Roger. I find it underused for such a dusty old gem. It's a bit "old man" still, but that is what makes it so quirky and fun. I truly do love Roger and was bummed when my own husband vetoed the name.
Roger Smith flows well and is a refreshing choice for the common Smith surname.
To address each name:
Jonah Smith - Works. It's almost like "Oh, you thought I was going to say John? Surprise!". Jonah is a solid choice and I have found myself suggesting it to people in real life lately. The similarity to John might be a bit cliché for you, but I think this works just fine.
Jacob Smith - This is ok, but I feel more like it is "eh" rather than great. It reminds me of those Hallmark movies set in the Old West, in which the kind elderly bachelor named Jacob helps out everyone in town. Sorry. Jacob is a fantastic name on it's own. Very solid and classic. However, pairing it with Smith takes it down a notch.
Caleb Smith - This has almost the same vibe as Jacob, except that I quite like it. I do usually take issue to the meaning of Caleb (dog), but the biblical history of the name almost always makes up for the meaning. This is a standard choice, but a good one.
Henry Smith - Not a fan. Henry is an ok name, but it's quite common with the surname Smith. It's also a lot softer in sound than the other choices on your list. I think that because the sound of Smith is so smooth and soft, that you should stick with a first name that uses bolder sounds (like Ks, hard Cs, Ts, Vs, Gs, etc).
Roger Smith - my top choice for you based on rarity and spunkiness. Love this.
Evan Smith - I also like this a lot. I think Evan balances out Smith well. Plus, Evan is one of those names that is both handsome and strong, while still looking and sounding smooth and simple. This is my number two choice.
Hope that helps!
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