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Names That vs. Go with vs. last name Martin?

Hello everyone! I am pregnant with a son, and am having a naming problem. My mother does not speak English, only Spanish, so i would like a name she can pronounce easily. My husband, on the other hand, speaks no Spanish, therefore leaving me stumped. I would like a name that can be spoken in English and Spanish with no problems. What suggestions do you have for me? Thanks!

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Names That

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last name Martin?

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Poll created: Mar 26, 2008
Total Votes: 2
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Michael
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
How about:
Isabel
Maya
Daniela
Adriana
Carmen
Gabriela (which is Italian I think, but your mom should be able to pronounce it)
Clara
Dina
Elena
Elisa
Lara
Lia
Luisa
Maria
Natalia
Nina
Olivia
Rosa

All these would be pronounced pretty much the same in either language, and most are on the Spanish origin list at babynameguide.com. I especially like Daniela with nn Dani, because she’ll have a cute, American nn with a beautiful Spanish first name to pay tribute to her heritage.
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
Um, whoops. So I just reread it and you’re clearly having a boy. So, um, don’t use any of those names! It’s been a long day lol. Keep the list on hand in case you ever have a girl!
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
Obviously the boy will be half Spanish, right?

Diego, Miguel, Joaquin (may be difficult for some English speaking people), Alejandro, Matteo, Luiz, Sereno, Garcia, Lopez, Cruz, Blaise (Blaze), Lorenzo, Ramiro...These are all easy for Americans to say.
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
John Martin? Juan Martin? Joseph Martin? Jose Martin? George Martin? Jorge Martin?
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
Diego is great! Or:
Cristian
Antonio
Pedro
Raul
Mario

Or maybe pick an English name your mom can pronounce with a Spanish accent, maybe:
Donovan
Thomas
Sebastian
Jonah
Micah
Evan
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
David
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
I love Matteo. I’m usually not keen on using double letters but this is such a great name. He can go by Matt or Teo.

Teo Martin isn’t hard at all!
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
Matteo
David
Tomas
posted by Cher :: 17 years ago | report
Miguel
Armando
David
Christian
Roberto
Carlos
Jaime
Leo
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
These names are all beautiful boy names that are easy for both languages (but no spanish accents marks used):

Dominic Martin
Lucas Martin
Diego Martin
Marcel(o) Martin
Adrian Martin
Andre Martin
Damian Martin
Emilio Martin
Domingo Martin
Francisco Martin
Julian Martin
Nicolas Martin
Oscar Martin
Sebastian Martin
Tristan Martin
posted by ess :: 17 years ago | report
Matteo
posted by guest :: 17 years ago | report
Why not use the first name of Austin. Everyone can pronounce Austin Martin.
posted by Mark :: 10 years ago | report
Easton
Kim
Skyler
Starla
Brian
Walter
Marian
Randy
Garry
Cindy
Tyler
posted by OinkBark :: 9 years ago | report

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