GAF - Help me name my son

[Skellig Gra]

My wife is pregnant with our first child. She is due in 3 months and we have it narrowed down to 2 names. Peter and Ronan. He will have dual citizenship with Ireland and the US thanks to my wife so we'd like to pick a name that would fit well in both places. My wife isn't a big fan of Ronan because she can't think of a suitable nickname for Ronan. She likes Peter because that was her grandfathers name but the concern there is that our last name starts with P so his initials would be PP and he might get made fun of as a kid. I like both names but I like Ronan a little better because its somewhat unique. She likes Peter better because of her grandfather and you have an easy nickname with Pete. What do you think GAF?

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

That Kid

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Ronan sounds like Astro from The Jetsons saying Conan.

 

[strafer]

Jack

 

[L33T]

Iroqouis Pliskin

 

[Dio]

Breckin.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Unique is not synonymous with being a good name.

Do Peter.

 

[JBourne]

Spinach.

 

[quesalupa]

Ezio Auditore da Firenze.

 

[joelseph]

Roe could be a nickname for Ronan. Ronan is awfully strong.

I prefer Peter of the two.

Congrats on the kid! =)

 

[Just Pete]

Go with Peter

 

[FloatOn]

Peter

don't affiliate with that actress

 

[R8TEDM3]

Caleb, Chicks will dig it. But out of the two, I would go with Peter!

 

[greyshark]

Both are fine names - I don't think 'PP' will be that big of a deal, kids will find a reason to make fun of any name. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

 

[ClosingADoor]

Out of those two I'd go with Peter. Are those the only options or are you free to bring something else up?

Plus he would share his initials with Spider-Man.

 

[Feel the Swift]

Ronan definitely. Peter is boring

 

[BadWolf]

If you name him Ronan then his nickname can just be Ron.

Ron Stoppable.

 

[aceface]

Dashiell.

 

[Ray Down]

I'd go with Peter.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Peter

don't affiliate with that actress

Ronan is a traditional Irish man's name.

 

[JJDubz]

Maximus Decimus Meridius

 

[JesseZao]

Of those choices, definitely Ronan.

Peter is blah.

 

[Jag]

Irish?

Aidan. That's my son's name. He's 15 now.

 

[Krakatoa]

Mix it up go with Penan, or Roter

 

[A Human Becoming]

Breckin.

Kale

 

[joelseph]

Ronan is a traditional Irish man's name.

We plan on naming a son Finnigan, another traditional Irish name. Fin for short.

 

[Laevateinn]

Turok

 

[Icefire1424]

These threads never end well. However, I cannot condone giving a kid the initials "PP" knowingly. And Peter is a pretty boring name (sorry to any Peter's out there).

I vote for Ronan.

 

[rob305]

ButtSmasherr

 

[DECK'ARD]

I don't like either.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Michael

 

[Killer Queen]

Breckin.

.

 

[Vossler]

Seven

 

[JaeCryo]

Dovahkiin

Spoiler

Free games for life

In all seriousness, I come from a family where I have relatives with names like Odin, Rocko, Thor, or Skaade (we're all American). You're good.

I think Ronan is pretty cool. I always liked the Irish names Aiden and Shay (see picture <--) too, in case you hadn't thought of those. Also, the PP thing is stupid, don't worry about that (kids dumb enough to make fun of something like that aren't smart enough to those initials together anyways XD)

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Hogarth

 

[Robaperas]

Go with Peter

Or Just Pete.


Ronan doesn't sound bad, if it sounds good with your surname it's a good choice.

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

Neither.

Name him Gaffy.

 

[Bryan1321]

Cant agree on naem eh?

 

[Skellig Gra]

Irish?

Aidan. That's my son's name

I do like Aidan a lot. However, my wife's cousin has a son named Aidan so I wanted to go for something not already used in the current generation of the family.

 

[entremet]

Peter.

 

[JJDubz]

Personally, I don't like naming children after relatives. Middle name is much more suited for that. I'd much rather they have their own name.

 

[ElTorro]

Pronan.

 

[Impeccable]

Ronan with Peter as the middle name, seems obvious.

 

[MultiJhonny]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODZzSOelss

any of these work

 

[soqquatto]

the trick is that at school he'll be made fun for something else if his initials won't be PP. if you like Peter go with it. maybe your wife don't like it and it's just using the school tease as an excuse and a way not to hurt your feelings.
also, if you go to her saying "the internet has spoken, here's you son's name" she'll be probably pissed.

 

[FrsDvl]

Ronan, there are plenty of peters out there, time for a change!

 

[99hertz]

Cheeseburger McBeer

 

[Numb]

Gunblood Fisticuffs.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

Relevant Louis CK about child naming:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u2ZsoYWwJA

 

[Jag]

I do like Aidan a lot. However, my wife's cousin has a son named Aidan so I wanted to go for something not already used in the current generation of the family.

Having named and raised 2 boys, you should go with what you like and forget about other people. Honestly. I doubt you will be seeing your wife's cousin's son alot.

Give him a fiery Gaelic name to be proud of! My son loves his name.