Which name is the best for a boy?

Question

Dylan, Justice, Breyden, Colton, or Henry

Answer 1

Personally, I think that choosing a name should be based on more than just how it sounds, or what is popular.  I've always thought that the meaning of a person's name has a profound effect on the person that they become.  

When I checked my name dictionary, I got meanings for 3 of the names:

Dylan-- "sea"

Justice or Justus-- "just, honest"

Breyden--?

Colton--?

Henry-- "ruler of the home, rich lord"

I like the meaning of Justice, though I might go with the alternate spelling.  The meaning of Henry could be good, too.  

It's also good to take into account how the names work with the surname.  

And if you give a less-common name as the child's first name, you might want to give a common name choice for the middle name (and vice-versa), so that the child can have an alternate choice later in life if he doesn't like the initial choice.   Concerns about how masculine or feminine a name sounds should also be taken into account for a boy, since he'll be stuck with the name (most likely) for his whole life.

I'd vote for Justus (or Henry).

Answer 2

Justice.

Answer 3

I like dylan considering it is my name

Answer 4

One mistake that parents make in deciding how to name their children is not taking into account the final effects.  Will he be constantly having to correct people who mistake his name for something else or misspell it?  Is the name going to be a source of irritation?  How will it end up when it is shortened into a nickname, as people tend to do ("Dyl"? "Jus"? "Brey"? "Colt"? "Hank"?).  The best guide is to ignore trendy names, cutesy names, family traditions, and the like, and ask how the recipient of the name will feel about it, as both a child and later an adult ("Apple"??? Now really!!!) then let conscience rule.

Answer 5

Dylan

Answer 6

Breyden

a Colton is sure to be nicknamed Condom at school

Answer 7

Henry!

Answer 8

justice it is kind of unusual and unique.

perhaps, nowadays colton,dylan,breyden and especially henry

are very common. However, if you try to use common names sometimes you will have problems on birth certificates or whatsoever!

Answer 9

breyden

Answer 10

Dylan makes me think of Rugrats - thumbs down.

Justice sounds more like a girl's name - thumbs down.

Breyden is unique, but I have no idea how to pronounce it, and his teachers probably won't either (it's damaging, really) - thumbs down.

Colton is my favorite of the list, even though it makes me think of horses. :] - thumbs up.

Henry is classic but kind of boring - undecided thumbs.

Answer 11

I like Breyden, it's unique and sounds brave and tough.

But I would probably go with a name like, Connor or Evan, or Mark, or Cameron. Names that you hear around but isn't THAT common, you know?

But it's your choice, out of those, I like Breyden

Answer 12

Will your boy have a middle name? If so, I choose the one that flows best together. I like Colt(on) the best.

Answer 13

i like colton. dont name a boy justice though. people might tease him because of the girls store called justice.

Answer 14

Well out of those I like Dylan the best.

=]

Answer 15

Dylan...!!

in anime mirmo de pon, dylan is sooo cute..

in akeelah and the bee movie, dylan there is also sooo cute..

Answer 16

I like Breyden and Colton the best . Dylan is ok. I don't like the other two at all.

Answer 17

i like  dylan or breyden.

definatly not henry or justice, please

Answer 18

I don't think Justice is good--it sounds a lil girly!

I'm going for 1. Breyden. 2. Dylan

Answer 19

george, bob, mike, frank, frikkie, mike

Simpleton names :D

Lol Go for.... Colton

Answer 20

They are all terrible except for Dylan. Go ahead and name him after a great musician and a great poet. What would be the downside?

Answer 21

henry is too common ! Justice gives a very deep meaning and i guess it will be too unusual for a name.  colton is a brand of a product. The name Dylan sounds very mature and at the same time its suitable for a child! Breyden is definitely an uncommon name but it sounds good and new.  soo in my opinion , go for Breyden or Dylan !.. both are equally good ! :D

Answer 22

Justice is better because its a very meaningful and unique name :)

Answer 23

I like Justice or Henry.

Dylan is overdone and Breyden and Colton are being used alot too now.

Answer 24

breyden then dylan then colton then henry (which is my fathers and brothers name) then justice

Answer 25

Jack, William, Matt, James,Nick.

Answer 26

I like Justice. But i think this question is posted in the wrong section. You posted it in the home school section!

Answer 27

Colton.