Names, names, names... as soon as you find out you are expecting, the names just start swirling around your head.
Classic, unique, striking, modern - it can be so hard to nail down The One that will take your son from infancy right up to old age.
However, not everyone wants one that is cool or retro, some of us love a good aul traditional, elegant and sophisticated name.
A name that will travel with him through life: school, college and the workplace. Leaving a good mark.
So, to help in your baby naming quest, we have found 34 names that are strong, elegant and sophisticated.
1. Albert - meaning noble
2. Alistair - meaning defender of man
3. Benjamin - meaning son of the South
4. Blaise - meaning to stutter
5. Desmond- meaning from South Munster
6. Donovan - meaning dark-haired
7. Dominic - meaning of the Lord
8. Edward - meaning blessed guard
9. Ethan - meaning firm and strong-lived
10. Felix - meaning lucky
11. Frederick - meaning peaceful ruler
12. George - meaning farmer
13. Griffin - meaning strong lord
14. Harrison - meaning son of Henry
15. Hugh - meaning fire
16. Jasper - meaning treasurer
17. Jude - meaning praise
18. Julius - meaning youthful downy-beard
19. Milo - meaning merciful
20. Nathaniel - meaning God has given
21. Orlando - meaning famous throughout the land
22. Quentin - meaning the fifth
23. Rafferty - meaning one who will prosper
24. Raphael - meaning God has healed
25. Richard - meaning brave, hardy
26. Samuel - meaning God has heard
27. Sebastian - meaning venerable
28. Stephen - meaning crown
29. Theodore - meaning God's gift
30. Tobias - meaning God is good
31. Tristan - meaning noise of arms
32. Wellington - meaning settlement
33. Wesley - meaning dweller near the western wood
34. William - meaning desire; protector
Do you have a favourite?
