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Can't Decide on a Boy's Name

Since there was just a bunch of great responses to a request for a girl's name, I thought maybe people would have suggestions for a boy name. I'm due any day now (my due date was the 18th of November, but my first baby was born 2 weeks overdue) and my husband and I can't quite decide on a boy's name we both love. The 3 top choices are Aidan, Joseph and Miles, but I'm not head-over-heels in love with any of these names. Our 21 month son's name is Max Reilly and I think we'll stick with Reilly again for a middle name (it's a family name), but the last name is a mouthful and we need a relatively simple, strong first name to go with his last name.
Thanks for your suggestions!

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Thanks for all of the suggestions for boy's names! We had our second son on December 3rd and after a few days of having him home with us we decided to name him Miles Reilly. He's very mellow, but strong and Miles seems to suit him very well. It's true that sometimes you just have to meet the baby before you name him.

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How about Ethan Reilly or Owen Reilly, both of those are names that I liked when we were picking out names. Good luck choosing one you like. I hope this baby comes soon. C.

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I have an Aidan so I am partial to that. He lives up to his name which means fiery so be aware that names do define personalities...
What about Carson or Shea - they go well with Reilly?
Good luck!

We have an adorable neighbor names miles but it is spelled Myles. Something a little different to think about...

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How about Jack or Joe? You could call him JR for short!Joe and Jack are strong and single syllables. Both would go well with Reilly.

It's fun to read all the suggestions! K. - my first was born about 2 weeks past due date, but my second son came along about 4 weeks early, so be prepared!

I like these names
Sam (or Samuel)
Pete (Peter)
Charlie (Charles)
Mike or Michael
Ben
Aaron
Zack
Jake
Nick
Tommy (Thomas)
Danny
John
Brennen
Kyle
Mitch
Andrew

I just had a baby boy in July. His name is Ethan. It's the only name we thought of for him and love it. When my daughter was born our boys name was Blake which I also love but some close friends of ours now have a Blake. They stole my name:) Good luck and I hope you go soon, the waiting is awful!!!

Have you thought of Justin or Jake? Jacob (Jake) Reilly? Or have you thought of Reilly for a first name?

We're awaiting no. 2 as well. How about Levi?

We have an adorable neighbor names miles but it is spelled Myles. Something a little different to think about...

We had a tough time deciding on a name but here are some of our favorites, Josiah, Joshua, Parker, ashton, Blake, Jesse, and Noah. We went with Josiah.

I agree w/ Jess. What about Reilly for the first name? I have a friend whose maiden name was Haley and she used that for her first girl's name and it's perfect.

Lots of names go w/ Reilly as a first name:
Reilly James (Reilly Seamus {Shamus}if you want really Irish)
Reilly Robert
Reilly Thomas
Reilly (whatever your husband's name is)
etc...

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