Help!

[starshine320.livejournal.com]

This may be repetitive of some past posts, but I'm struggling with boys names and need some new, fresh ideas!!! My husband and I have already decided on a girl name (Grace Jane - named after a grandmother and great grandmother) but we can't agree or decide on a boys name that we like. Some of the one that I like - just don't sound right with our last name (Which is Miller). For instance, I like William (I know, its boring, but I like simple names!) Anyway, when you say William Miller - because it ends in an M and begins with an M, it literally sounds like it becomes one word to me - Williamiller. I don't like that. Also, because our last name ends in "-er" any FIRST name that ends in ER sounds funny to me too, such as Tucker, Parker, or whatnot. So, we're sort of at a loss. The few names that I like include Owen, Ethan, Dylan (not sure if that sounds okay with our last name either?) and Evan. My husband doesn't like any of them, thinks they are "too preppy." (in his opinion). Some of his choices include Jack, Lucas, or Luke.

Anyway...we're at a loss. There isn't a single name for a boy that jumps out at me, or one we both think - "wow, that's it!" I'm just looking to see if anyone has any ideas, maybe a name I'm missing? Also, want to stay away from names that have become really trendy in the past few years like Aiden or Jayden, for example. I'm trying to think of something strong, yet classic.

Of course, I'm drawing a blank...so turning to you all!

Thanks for any ideas!!!

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[oddsod.livejournal.com]

You know what another cool name is? Matthias. It's pronounced muh-tie-us. The backpack I used to use (& still have) is named Matthias. Don't ask. I have names for everything.

I had this weird thing going a couple years where I thought it would be interesting to name my kids after instruments, or names similar to instruments. Observe:

Claire Anette (clarinet)
Mandi Lynn (mandolin)
Gia Tara (guitar)

How embarrassing. At least it's not Apple Blythe or Fifi Trixibell.