Roman?

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

I'm due in June with a son who will be named Asher Roman(?) Sheffield. Asher is definite. Since I have chosen the first name, I would like to let my husband decide the middle name. He has recently fallen in love with the name Roman. It's never been on my top 10, but it's better than his other ideas (Achilles, Romeo, Cassius, lol.) So, what do you guys think of Roman? Also, please suggest other middle names that my husband might like. He wants something strong, masculine, and uncommon. Thanks in advance.

ETA: Thank you all so much for your opinions, but I wanted add that the issue of repetition has already been discussed in this entry and the general consensus was that it isn't too horrible. For what it's worth, we would not be using "Ash" as a nickname. Keep the suggestions coming! :)

Comments

[lipsty.livejournal.com]

I like Roman! Is Sheffield your surname? Asher Sheffield sounds a bit sh-y to me.

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's my last name. I don't mind the repetition.

[http://users.livejournal.com/___heyvanity/]

I don't mind Roman but I much prefer Ronan. Here's some suggestions:

Conan
Merritt
Maximillian
Dominic
Julian
Riordan
Corbin
Declan
Ignatius
Sebastian
Lachlan
Dahiell
Sterling
Desmond

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

Love these, especially Dominic and Julian. Thank you. :)

[rowan-belle.livejournal.com]

I think Asher Roman is really nice.

[schexyschteve.livejournal.com]

Asher Sheffield is really difficult to say. :\ Asher Roman is really nice though!

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

I don't think so, but thank you. :)

[speakingsoul.livejournal.com]

It does seem like it would be a little hard to say "Asher Sheffield" with the repetition of the SH sound.

I don't have a problem with Roman for a middle name, but I'd take note of the initials. His initials would be ARS with that name.

As for more middle name suggestions, it sounds like your husband likes mythology inspired names.

Apollo - It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "destroyer". Mythology: the Greek and Roman god of light, music, and poetry, who drives the sun across the sky in a carriage, and also rules over healing and prophecy, speaking through the famous oracle at Delphi. The name comes from Appollyon, Greek translation of the Hebrew word "abaddon", meaning "destroyer".
Ares - the god of war, and one of the lovers of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty.
Griffin - In Greek mythology and medieval legend, the Gryphon was a fierce creature with the foreparts of an eagle (hence the hooked nose) and the hindquarters of a lion.
Orion - Orion was a mighty hunter, the son of Poseidon, who was turned into a constellation.
Caspian - Place name: the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water in the world, lying between Russia and Asia, and its southern coast is in Iran. Author C.S. Lewis named a principal character Caspian in one of his "Chronicles of Narnia". "Give me a sword, and I will prove in combat with any man that I am Caspian, son of Caspian, King of Narnia and Emperor of the Lone Islands."

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

I love this list! I think Orion is my favorite.

I don't mind the repetition, but I hadn't considered the initials. I don't know how I feel about ARS either.

[hwar.livejournal.com]

ARS means "art" in latin (as in the saying "Ars longa, vita brevis"...Art is long, life is short). I think it's a nice set of initials really. I guess you are thinking "arse" like the British slang?

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful saying! Thank you for sharing.

[hwar.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! It's Hippocrates if you are curious about who wrote it. :) He meant art in terms of skill/craft rather than fine art but it reads well both ways.

[a-tergo-lupi.livejournal.com]

I like Roman. I'm not a big fan of Asher. I know I'm the only one here who isn't.

[celebrate.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I actually think there are a number of people in this community who won't be crazy about Asher. Maybe because it's growing in popularity? Or because it sounds like Ashley/Ashton/Ashlynn? Either way I still like it, mainly because of the meaning.

[sarahness.livejournal.com]

I like Roman.

[hwar.livejournal.com]

I like Asher and I don't think it's too "shh shh" with your last name. Roman is not my favorite; I understand why you're looking for a substitute.

Asher Aurelio Sheffield
Asher Boaz Sheffield
Asher Peregrine Sheffield
Asher Perseus Sheffield
Asher Corin Sheffield
Asher Orlando Sheffield
Asher Duncan Sheffield
Asher Fabian Sheffield (to snag a name from another recent post!)
Asher Benedict Sheffield
Asher Lennox Sheffield
Asher Orion Sheffield

[gipro2003.livejournal.com]

I think Asher Roman is very nice. I actually like all of your husband's other suggestions also, especially Asher Achilles.

[bettybites.livejournal.com]

Cute. I think it's funny that people are saying Asher Sheffield would be hard to say. hahahahah

[nimnod.livejournal.com]

There's a Roman in one of our playgroups. He's a nice little chap (aged about 2) and that may be part of why I like the name.

[spaceandclouds.livejournal.com]

Roman is my favorite boy's name, and I'm absolutely set on using it if I ever have a boy. I love it!

[arbus.livejournal.com]

i remember your recent post and i like asher (i think it sounds nice with sheffield actually!)

roman is a fine middle. i like cassius too, but not with asher. *that* is a lot of shhhh's :)

[ilovehounds.livejournal.com]

i love Asher Roman. It's well-balanced. Sounds great together.

Some other ideas:
Asher Blake
Asher Damian
Asher Jericho
Asher Nichodemus
Asher Osiris
Asher Leander
Asher Theron
Asher Phoenix
Asher Simon