Woot! Thanks, Katie! It looks like most of them get a thumbs up.
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Dexter Benjamin - I've never met a Dexter, and I love how it walks the line between vaguely familiar and obscure. Most people have heard it, can spell it and say it, but most I talk to don't personally know a Dexter. I'm so so so glad you like it! Most people aren't fans, but then again I'm not a fan of Kayden, Jacob, or Finn so I guess I'm even with them.
Garrett Anthony/Anthony Garrett - Yeah, I like Garrett better than Anthony overall. Anthony Garrett only tops it half the time because I'm not sure I'd like Gary as a possible nickname and Anthony Garrett definitely flows better.
Samuel Dominic - Yeah, Samuel didn't make my top ten until I paired it with Dominic and got over the Sam Winchester (of Supernatural) association. I love how it goes with Dominic, and I do love Sam as a nickname. I'd love to use Dominic as a first name, but I fear the same letter thing and Dexter is #1 sooo..
Joshua Malcolm - I'd probably call him Josh half of the time, but I would definitely use Joshua the other half. I love both names equally, but I would never just name my son Josh. Malcolm is a name I wish I could use as a first name. I just don't feel brave enough.
Zachary Dillon - Yeah, I definitely prefer Dillon, especially since... ugh... female Dylans have appeared. Hopefully the Dillon spelling is too masculine without the Y for a gender flip. Of course, it's only a middle name and Zachary is definitely male so I don't think there will be any confusion.
Marcus Gabriel - I definitely plan to use Marc.
William Alec - Thanks, this is one of the more controversial (though one of my longer-standing) names. I just love how it sounds.
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Nathaniel Dean - Me too. I just worry about it being N heavy, but I think as long as there is no N in the last name is should flow nicely.
Matthew Rhys - Definitely like Rhys over Reece.
Sullivan Arthur - Blame Monsters Inc. for me liking Sully as a nickname. I never thought I'd be big on the last-names-for-first-names trend... but I do spot several on my list. I love Arthur with Sullivan because Sullivan feels very Irish and Arthur feels very English/Medieval. I just picture a ton of rolling green hills, castles and knights on horseback.
Sorry, just me rambling about my faves. I'm not sure I really elaborated on much at all really. Oh well.
Thanks to you too, Hayden-san!
Dexter Benjamin ~ I like quirky. I also like how it sounds with my favorite girl name, Eliza. Dexter and Eliza. So happy.
Garrett Anthony/Anthony Garrett ~ I definitely see your point, maybe that means I'll just have to keep both names on my list just in case lol.
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Samuel Dominic ~ I pronounce it the second way... I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone say it all the way out.
Joshua Malcolm ~ I like it! Malcolm is so underused and handsome! And it looks really nice with Joshua : D
Zachary Dillon ~ Thank you. I worry about a bit about a pickle/grocery store association but I don't think that's too bad.
Marcus Gabriel ~
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William Alec ~ YAY for caps!
Nathaniel Dean ~ Yeah, like I told Katie, I think the N heaviness slows down the flow. I still think it sounds mighty handsome, though, so I'll stick with it.
Matthew Rhys ~ Muchas gracias, seņorita.
Sullivan Arthur ~ This one is the newest on my list, and Sullivan is halfway to GP so I'm sooo pleased both of you veterans like it.
