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Leo

I like Leo in the case much better. I wouldn't worry about him being called Little Leo. I would't have thought to do that myself.

Well, I wouldn't worry too much about him being called Little Leo because most kids won't think of that. I would lengthen Mark to Marcus though. Just my opinion, but I think Leo Marcus Miller sounds better.

Leo. Blake is one of the "ruggedly handsome" boys' names that I despise. It's like they want to clobber you over the head with how masculine they are. I think the "little Leo" thing is highly improbable and rather ridiculous, to be honest.

Leo.

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Both names are nice, but Leo is much, much better. It's such a handsome name, plus Leo Mark Miller sounds better. I don't see how Blake would be a safer choice - it's not like Leo is an unusual or weird name.

Leo's definitely the way to go and with a common surname, I think Leo Miller would be more distinctive. As for the possibility of "Little Leo," I don't think that would be any more likely than "Little Blake."

This message was edited 2/21/2015, 11:53 PM

Blake, to me, is really very bland and common. I love Leo so much more!! And it's less common =)

I'd personally pick Leo, for the simple fact that I LOATHE Blake.

This message was edited 2/21/2015, 7:34 PM

I prefer Leo. Blake is not a poor name,but Leo has presence!

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Little Leo?

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And by the way, husband and I have 3 (now adult) children, both boys/men are average-to-tall, though husband and I are short. Daughter is about my size.So you never know!

Leo Miller and Blake Miller both sound fine. Good names. I prefer Leo Mark to Blake Mark - the flow is much better. Blake Marcus flows better imho if you want to go the Blake route.

Congratulations!

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Well, I like both Leo and Blake as names, individually. With your chosen middle name and surname, I feel Leo Mark Miller is handsome and outshines Blake Mark Miller by, well, leaps and bounds. ;)

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Here's why: Blake and Mark are both single-syllable names containing the hard "k" sound. Also, the single vowel sound in each name is not far off from the other. For me, this causes the full combination not to flow as well and there isn't much sound variety for the ear. Leo, being two syllables and offering a couple of different-sounding vowels makes for a better-flowing, more intersting-sounding full combination.

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Personally, I wouldn't worry about your son's height or whether he's nicknamed "Little". Any short person might get that, especially if they have a common name, such as distinguishing Little Tom from Big Tom. I once knew a very tall cowboy who was called "Tiny" by everybody, no idea why. I'd be surprised if Leo is common enough that your son would have to be distinguished between other Leo(s) that way and "Little Leo" would never occur to me otherwise. Lions are boss, by the way. I personally experienced one roaring in fairly close proximity; I say "experienced" because "heard" doesn't begin to touch it. King of the jungle, no doubt.

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Just my two cents. :)

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This message was edited 2/21/2015, 3:42 PM

Leo is so much nicer and more classic too. Blake is kind of trendy and I personally can't see it working on an older man.

I don't understand, "Little Leo" would be worse than "Little Blake" in some way?

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Blake I find blunt and unattractive, whereas I find Leo handsome and romantic.

This message was edited 2/21/2015, 1:11 PM