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I'm smitten with Howard. I really like it because it ticks off lots of my boxes in terms of things I like in names (it's retro-fresh, endearingly dorky, has a cute nickname that I don't hate) and also, Ward is a family surname. Two birds, one name!

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I've thought of a few combos - I'd love some feedback! (* = family name)

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Howard Laurie, Howard Laurence (Laurie would be for my mom, Lori)
Howard William*
Howard Ferdinand*
Howard Rex
Howard Horatio*
Howard Jacob
Howard Casper
Howard Xavier
Howard Christian

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I'm not sure if pairing Howard with a "sexier" or more hip and modern name makes it look better or a million times more dorky. Thoughts?

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