Its a boy!!!

[BrokeColin]

Just found out today via ultra sound that im having my second son!!!! im taking name suggestions!

 

[Ms. Kianna]

Congratulations Colin!!!!!​

I wanted Chase Alexander for my son......but it didn't work with the last name.

 

[grace17]

Congratulations Colin and to Nikki, I always liked the name Remy

 

[BrokeColin]

Congratulations Colin!!!!!​

I wanted Chase Alexander for my son......but it didn't work with the last name.

thank you so much! I actually love the name chase!! we are thinking Rylar!

 

[BrokeColin]

Congratulations Colin and to Nikki, I always liked the name Remy

Thank you so much! I had a good friend named remy! really good guy!

 

[Frontier]

Ryler is very cool. I'd go with that.

 

[rrhill]

The countdown to B-day has started.

Could not find the meaning of the name Rylar.. Did find the names Rylan and Ryland; they derive from the surname Ryland. The name means: Country of cereal grass.

 

[BSB_WebMonkey]

Congrats!

 

[mactee]

Congratulations Colin!!!!!​

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I join Ms. K and all the others in giving you and your wife our best. Thanks so much for letting us know and be apart of this blessed event in your life.

I'm not a fan of a Jr. but Colin is such a great name I hope it could be a middle name for your son that would have a special meaning to you and him later in life.
Thanks again for letting us have this privilege.

 

[Beth]

So, you were poking fun and her and she took you seriously! hehehe
All the best for you and Niki!

 

[another1]

Congratulations!

 

[joninliverton]

Horatio Hornblower.

 

[JLipps4u]

Congratulations!
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To both you and Niki! What a blessing! May he grow up strong and healthy and liberal. And, Ryler? Seriously? LOL

 

[stowe1]

Congratulations, Colin! What is the significance of Rylar? Just remember when naming children, it is the child that has to live with the name forever, through school years (kids can be cruel) and into a working career. So think long and choose carefully. Best of luck!


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[cumrag27]

Congratulations, Colin! What is the significance of Rylar? Just remember when naming children, it is the child that has to live with the name forever, through school years (kids can be cruel) and into a working career. So think long and choose carefully. Best of luck!


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Dear Colin and Stowe1,

I agree completely with how cruel kids can be about a name. They are unfortunately preoccupied with testiing their environment and that includes parents, teachers, classmates, sibblings, and anyone else that might interfere. Especially in the early pre-teen and teen years, they are completely ruthless and cannot stop bugging another kid in some sickening power struggle, as if they were mad at the entire world, but concentrating their efforts specifically on one unfortunate, vulnerable victim.

Just remember to not make your child too easy a target for some schoolyard bully! Bullies simply have no conscience! They think their overaction is justified regardless if they are stricking back at the source of their problem or just some easier and less risky innocent victim at the wrong place at the wrong time. The punishments they impose on other kids has very little to do with anything the victim actually did to the bullie. Your child's whole life can easily become a living hell and suicide or other self-destructive behaviors may seem to be the easiest answer for them to find their way out of their tough spot.

I recommend selecting a name that is both a good choice your future child can live with and thrive in a less than perfect world. I concur with Stowe's advice totally. To add a little levity to this situation, Johnny Cash has a special way to illustrate this in song, namely

http://youtu.be/IcQKtl3MGCE


Sincerely,


Stimpy

 

[BrokeStraightBoys]

Congrats Colin. I'll have to think of name.

 

[lovelumps]

Colin, congratulations on your fabulous news! As the mom of 2 boys, about 3 years apart, I can attest to lots of raucous days and nights, lots of camaraderie and a gazillion Legos!!! And a few years in your future, you'll have boys battling it out over which amazing techie game on whatever device is the most awesome and you'll never have a moment that's not filled with gunfire, explosions or engines racing. And you will be amazed and grateful for the universe deciding that a daughter was NOT in your cards. At least not yet. Time will tell. But raising healthy, happy, loving boys has been the most rewarding experience I've had and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Boy sperm is the best!!! I'm very happy for you both!

On another note, as an educator, names are rarely a reason for bullying. Indeed, bullying at our elementary school is more about competition and sportsmanship. I've never heard, in my long years teaching, anyone being teased for their name past the initial pronunciation clarification. And I've had kids with some seriously different names. Parents choose names for many different reasons. Tradition has always been important. But people name their kids based on so many different factors. I have a cousin who named her son the sound her maiden initials make when pronounced together. A completely unique name. Rylar is a strong boys name. It embodies parts of more traditional names in a unique way.

Child naming is a very special rite. We spent minutes choosing for our first and months for our second. We never told anyone our final decision until we had our healthy baby in our arms. Some of my friends have called their babies their chosen names throughout the pregnancy.

Whatever you name your child, I wish for your wife an easy pregnancy, a quick and painless birth and an infancy of restful nights! For you, I hope you respect the work that goes into growing a baby, that you are honored for your support and cared for in turn. It's not easy being the expectant dad. It's a thankless job. Care for each other with love and respect. You and your children will benefit from the bond you are creating as you care for your growing family.

Best wishes to you both!

Laura

 

[joninliverton]

Colin. Choose a name that you and your partner like and no one else. You could tear your hair out thinking of the repercussions of naming your boy Sue, Dick, Shirley or whatever. I mean you should always take into account what his surname will be so you would be reluctant to call him Richard (Dick for short) if your surname was Head etc etc. I would be surprised if your surname was Allcars (Calling All Cars).. so you get the gist. Good luck

 

[joeychuck2]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
With all you write about youself I don't remember seing you were a father or you are going to be a dad again.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY COLIN!!!!

 

[ChristopherRobin]

Just found out today via ultra sound that im having my second son!!!! im taking name suggestions!

Graham. A fine old British name.