[Opinions] Wylie or Wiley?
I am looking for a name for my first born. I am looking at Masculine/Unisex names.
I love the name Wiley but my spouse isn't too keen on it. My friend names her daughter Scout and when she told me that name I got this feeling that I have been searching for with my sons name...
Having a hard time. Wylie is the only name that has come close to me.
I love the name Wiley but my spouse isn't too keen on it. My friend names her daughter Scout and when she told me that name I got this feeling that I have been searching for with my sons name...
Having a hard time. Wylie is the only name that has come close to me.
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I really like the name Wylie/Wiley. I prefer the Wylie spelling.
It’s a hard one. Ultimately I think I do prefer Wylie and consider it totally unisex.
My three thoughts are:
-the cartoon coyote
-the fact that “wily” isn't a particularly flattering description
-that it sounds like “Riley” said with a speech impediment
Also, your husband should have an equal say. If he doesn’t like it, you need to let it go. You wouldn’t like it if he pushed for a name you hated.
It sounds like you’re looking for names with a bit of a cowboy/American Southwest feel. Those aren’t really my forte (although I do like Virgil and Clement), but you might find things you both like if you use that as a search parameter.
-the cartoon coyote
-the fact that “wily” isn't a particularly flattering description
-that it sounds like “Riley” said with a speech impediment
Also, your husband should have an equal say. If he doesn’t like it, you need to let it go. You wouldn’t like it if he pushed for a name you hated.
It sounds like you’re looking for names with a bit of a cowboy/American Southwest feel. Those aren’t really my forte (although I do like Virgil and Clement), but you might find things you both like if you use that as a search parameter.
He does have equal say, I'm not pushing it. However this was just a discussion for suggestions. As expressed in the post, I have not found a name that I have liked as much as I liked this one. He also is not my husband.
Wylie wouldn’t be a bad name at all! It has a feminine-edge, and sounds very handsome on a boy. I’ll provide my favorite androgynous (or, ones that *I* find androgynous…) names, and maybe that would help you *and* your spouse?
Taylor
Cory
Skyler
Kendall
Shannon
Morgan
Arlen (or Arlyn)
Alexis
Payton (or Peyton)
Casey
Ashton (or Ashtyn
Sidney (Sydney could also work, if you want it more feminine)
Jay
Ray
Sage (or Saige; I used to know a boy with this spelling)
Avery
Hayden
Caiden (Or Kaden and any other spelling)
Devyn (or Devon, Deven, Devin, and Devan)
Kylan
Darcy
Andy
Dominique
Jasper
Kelsey
Jody
Everett
Hendrix
Dale
Layne
Blake
Aniston
Jordan
Riley
Cameron
Finley
Blakely
Quinn
Shea
Skye (or Sky)
Taylor
Cory
Skyler
Kendall
Shannon
Morgan
Arlen (or Arlyn)
Alexis
Payton (or Peyton)
Casey
Ashton (or Ashtyn
Sidney (Sydney could also work, if you want it more feminine)
Jay
Ray
Sage (or Saige; I used to know a boy with this spelling)
Avery
Hayden
Caiden (Or Kaden and any other spelling)
Devyn (or Devon, Deven, Devin, and Devan)
Kylan
Darcy
Andy
Dominique
Jasper
Kelsey
Jody
Everett
Hendrix
Dale
Layne
Blake
Aniston
Jordan
Riley
Cameron
Finley
Blakely
Quinn
Shea
Skye (or Sky)