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I want to honor my husband's brother Gary who passed away. I've searched for similar names and then just for G names, but I haven't found anything that fits my style. So i was thinking about just using the meaning of Gary, which is Spear. What do you think? Is it too out there?
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Sorry, Spear is a weapon, not a name for a kid or a non-violent person.
Gary would be refreshing these days. It is rarely used. Maybe Garrett, Gareth?
Gary would be refreshing these days. It is rarely used. Maybe Garrett, Gareth?
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Use Gary.
Spear is just really...not a name.
Spear is just really...not a name.
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Nope, sorry, no go
It's wonderful that you want to name your kid after his uncle, but I don't think Spear as a first name is the way to do it! The connection between Gary and Spear isn't all that obvious to non-name nerds, and all most people would see is another tryndee overly violent, overly macho name in the mode of Gunner, Hunter, Cutter, Shooter, or Kyller*... only this time it seems like you skipped the preamble of the occupation and went straight for the weapons themselves!
Now, to be a little less bitchy... ;-) Spear would be much better as a middle name, as there at least it's somewhat "hidden". Also, as bizarre as it may sound, Spear as a middle name gives off a bit of a transferred family (sur)name vibe to me, which makes it sound rather Victorian Era-ish. But on the other hand, I think you should still keep in mind my ranty first paragraph.
Gary Spear, while flowing very well, would be etymologically redundant. Therefore, it'd annoying to many name nerds, as it is to me; it'd be like a male form of the ever-popular Hannah Grace. So I wouldn't recommend going that route.
As a first name, I think just plain Gary is rare and refreshing today, and I'd be pleasantly surprised to see it as a first name on a baby now. But if you don't want your son to share his name with his deceased uncle, you could always use Gary as a middle name.
I also like Egyptian Princess's suggestions for first names. Also, here are some other names that somehow include the meaning "spear": http://snipurl.com/18myx. My favourites non-G names on that list are Edgar, Oscar, Quirino (see Quirinus), Corin (ditto), and Roger.
*Yes, I have actually seen this before. Mommeigh probably intended it as a form of Kyler (KIE-lur), but still.
It's wonderful that you want to name your kid after his uncle, but I don't think Spear as a first name is the way to do it! The connection between Gary and Spear isn't all that obvious to non-name nerds, and all most people would see is another tryndee overly violent, overly macho name in the mode of Gunner, Hunter, Cutter, Shooter, or Kyller*... only this time it seems like you skipped the preamble of the occupation and went straight for the weapons themselves!
Now, to be a little less bitchy... ;-) Spear would be much better as a middle name, as there at least it's somewhat "hidden". Also, as bizarre as it may sound, Spear as a middle name gives off a bit of a transferred family (sur)name vibe to me, which makes it sound rather Victorian Era-ish. But on the other hand, I think you should still keep in mind my ranty first paragraph.
Gary Spear, while flowing very well, would be etymologically redundant. Therefore, it'd annoying to many name nerds, as it is to me; it'd be like a male form of the ever-popular Hannah Grace. So I wouldn't recommend going that route.
As a first name, I think just plain Gary is rare and refreshing today, and I'd be pleasantly surprised to see it as a first name on a baby now. But if you don't want your son to share his name with his deceased uncle, you could always use Gary as a middle name.
I also like Egyptian Princess's suggestions for first names. Also, here are some other names that somehow include the meaning "spear": http://snipurl.com/18myx. My favourites non-G names on that list are Edgar, Oscar, Quirino (see Quirinus), Corin (ditto), and Roger.
*Yes, I have actually seen this before. Mommeigh probably intended it as a form of Kyler (KIE-lur), but still.
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Gary Spear would be nice, Spear as a fn is too odd.
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You want my honest opinion. Im very sorry, it is very very nice that you want to honor your husbands brother. But I wouldn't use the name Spear. It is a nice thought considering that is the meaning and all. But I don't think it makes for a very nice name. Have you considered these names that are similar to Gary?
Gareth
Jareth
Gregory
Or some of these G names? Im not entirely sure of the style of names you care for but I will list some that I like:
Some G Names
Gabriel
Gage
Galen
Gallus
Garret
Gavin
Geoffrey
Gerald
Gerry
Gideon
Giles
Glen
Gordon
Or if you don't care for the name Gary but want to honor him you can always use it as a middle name or a nn for another name. Hopefully I was of some help :)
Gareth
Jareth
Gregory
Or some of these G names? Im not entirely sure of the style of names you care for but I will list some that I like:
Some G Names
Gabriel
Gage
Galen
Gallus
Garret
Gavin
Geoffrey
Gerald
Gerry
Gideon
Giles
Glen
Gordon
Or if you don't care for the name Gary but want to honor him you can always use it as a middle name or a nn for another name. Hopefully I was of some help :)
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n/t, I like Gary better.
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Ditto
I really think of Britney Spears. It was the first thing I thought of. Newborns today may or may not hear about her in elementary or on, but their the older generations would. Not saying everyone would think of her, but its likely.
I'd stick with Gary, even though I dislike it. Use it as a mn if nothing else, or use his brother's mn.
I really think of Britney Spears. It was the first thing I thought of. Newborns today may or may not hear about her in elementary or on, but their the older generations would. Not saying everyone would think of her, but its likely.
I'd stick with Gary, even though I dislike it. Use it as a mn if nothing else, or use his brother's mn.
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