Hi Jennifer-
We’re expecting our third child this fall. We already have 2 girls and this will be our first boy. And “boy” are we having a hard time….see what I did there? Anyway, our last name ends in “son” and it seems most of the names we like also end in “son”. We like Harrison and Hudson. Do you think it would sound silly to have the first and last name ending with the same sound? I think yes and my husband thinks no. I’m leaning towards Mitchell or Patrick at this point.
Thank you much,
Meredith
Dear Meredith,
No, I don’t think it sounds silly, as long as it doesn’t rhyme. For example, using the two names you mentioned–Harrison Hudson–that doesn’t sound bad at all. But if you were to name your son Harrison Garrison, well, that would sound like a children’s book character.
If you would like to send me your last name privately, I can review it just to make sure!
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Moss (she/her) is the founder of BabyNames.com, author of The Baby Names Workbook, and Producer of The Baby Names Podcast. Jennifer is widely regarded as the leading expert on popular baby name trends and the naming process, serving as the authoritative source on the subject for national and international media.
Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
