re: Baby names question

Names? Well a lot depends on your surname because you don't want to pick a name that doesn't sound right with it. There's nothing wrong with being creative with boys names as long as you don't go too crazy. There are a lot more male names to choose from in terms of historical names even though Americans tend to stick with only a few. Parents tend to be a more creative with girls names than boys names though so if conforming to the standard is what you want then keep that in mind with boys names.

With names it all depends on what you're looking for. Do you want something standard/boring (John, Chris, David etc.) or a little more non-standard and just how non-standard (non-standard just means uncommon here not necessarily crazy sounding)? Do you have a meaning in mind? Or would you like to name a potential boy after a great historical figure?

If you can narrow it down to what you want to convey in a name then you can look for names that match with that notion -- settling on a broad concept or meaning or a type of historical figure may help the two of you narrow down your list and reach an agreement easier.

As for uncommon names, as long as it's not ridiculous I wouldn't be afraid to use one as there are a lot of great but uncommon names out there. If you come across one you like use it or if you like it but you're worried it's too uncommon make it a middle name and give him a plain/common name for his first name. That way you get the best of both worlds and he can choose between them.