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finnish vs. or vs. english

Hi, I am Finnish and my hubby is English (we’re living in the UK). I’m 28 weeks pregnant with our first baby, and it’s a boy. I want to give him a Finnish name (favorites: Erkki, Fredrik, Kai, Mikko, Niko, Olli, Santtu and Ville) but my husband wants English name (favorites: Aaron, Benedict, Brody, Cameron, Jacob, Kevin, Leon and Wesley). Can I mix them (Finnish first name, English middle name; English fn, Finnish mn )? Or is it ridiculous? What’s good for the child? wdyt? Thanks! ~Seija, Alex & Baby boy

The Top Baby Name is...

finnish

100%

or

0%

english

0%

Poll created: Aug 06, 2009
Total Votes: 3
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Comments

Wesley Kai or Aaron Fredrick or Leon Fredrick. I like those names
posted by Dai :: 14 years ago | report
I think the idea of choosing one name from each heritage sounds nice. I like Fredrik, Kai and Mikko from your list and Aaron, Jacob and Cameron from you husbands list.

Fredrick Aaron
Mikko ?
Jacob Kai
Aaron Kai
Cameron Kai
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
Niko Benedict and Brody Mikko are cute, in my opinion.
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
Since you are living in the UK, I would pick an English name for the first name and a Finnish name for the middle. This will just make life easier for your child.
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
I agree w/pp. Use an english fn and a finnish mn since you live in the UK. My favs...
Brody Fredrik
Benedict Olli
Wesley Mikko/Niko
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
Kai Benedict-meaning rejoicing and benevolent
posted by Jessica J :: 14 years ago | report
Okay, than my favorites:
Jacob Kai
Niko Benedict
Fredrik Aaron

Thanks for the comments :-)
posted by Poster - Seija :: 14 years ago | report
I vote Fredrik Aaron.
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
Olli Kevin
Niko Jacob
I love the finnsh names but understand that it might be better to use an english first name bc you are in the UK, do you plan on staying there?
posted by sal :: 14 years ago | report
Niko Benedict
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
(sal:) Yeah, I want to stay here, so I know that an English first name is better for him, but is Niko bad for first name? I don’t think that it sounds strange. Or Fredrik? I don’t know...
posted by Poster - Seija :: 14 years ago | report
Mixing is fine. However, if you are in an English country, I would use an English fn and go with the Finnish mn. Or, choose a fn that is acceptable in both.
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
Fredrik Wesley
Niko Aaron

Jacob Olli
Kevin Mikko
posted by guest :: 14 years ago | report
I love Niko Benedict, too! It really works. And he can be Nick to his mates if he wants.
Like Kai and Mikko, & Jacob and Cameron also. Nothing wrong with being unique anyway. Why not honour his heritage.
posted by A :: 14 years ago | report
After all, we gave him the name Niko Benedict. He is 3 weeks old today. Thank you for giving suggestions :-) it was really helpful.
posted by Poster - Seija :: 14 years ago | report

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