Forum Baby Names

First name for the 3rd child

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JasperGuest ·
Hi everyone,

We’re excitedly expecting our 3rd child. Choosing a name is harder this time than for the first two. Our oldest is Maya and our (so far) youngest is Mathis. This time it’s a boy again, and we’ve narrowed our list down to two lovely names: Miel and Otis. We’re still hesitating a lot because it seems like Mathis and Otis might be a bit too similar. What do you think?

Thanks in advance for your input!

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  1. Anonymous Guest #2

    Where does the stress fall in Mathis? I pronounce it as mâh-TIES.
    The names Mathis and Otis do sound somewhat similar, but I don’t think it’s a big issue. The names aren’t copies.

  2. Loes Guest #3

    Miel

  3. Agnes Guest #4

    I think Otis is a really nice name, but indeed quite similar to Mathis. I don't find Miel so beautiful, a bit unfinished. I'd rather go for Emil/Emile/Emiel or Camiel/Kamiel.

  4. Coralie Guest #5

    What beautiful names! Mathis is also on our list (pronounced Mattis with the stress on Mat). If that's how you pronounce it too, I think it sounds a bit too much like Otis. Otherwise, I do think Otis is a really nice name.

  5. Anne Guest #6

    Maybe Owen is a bit more...?

  6. Kiki Guest #7

    I’d also go with Miel. Other options are: Maes, Mels, Melle, Moos..
    And not starting with an M: Odin, Axel, Felipe, Felix, Vigo..

  7. Anonymous Guest #8

    Otis!

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