Simple, Folksy "CottageCore" BOY NAMES // Aesthetic Baby Names _ SJ STRUM

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Hi guys - the SLOW LIVING AESTHETIC really lends itself to simple, unfrilly but gentle Boy Names...what do you think of this selection?
The GIRLS VERSION was last week so go back and check it out! SJ xx

[@tindraskoog2242]

1. Jasper 0:54 2. Walter 2:10 3. Augustus 3:34 4. Chester 5:04 5. Ivo 6:04 6. Lowri 6:50 7. Jesse 7:24 8. Abbott 7:53 9. Axel 8:35 10. Rufus 9:23 11. Wilbur 10:21 12. Virgil 11:23 13. Anderson 12:04 14. Clifton 12:59 15. Pluto 13:47 16. Pippin 14:42

[@mimiolive9]

Thank you ❤❤

[@LayneCancer]

We just had our son a few weeks ago and our top names were Thatcher/Thatch, Quillan, Foster, Grover/Grove We ended up naming him Hugo Holmes ❤️

[@activatingchangewithsteph1259]

Names I thought of when I saw this vid were: Atticus, Rowan, Hawthorn, Colton, Brooks, and Heath. I really love the idea of bringing back place names as a trend, but one thing I think we should do is look at street names they have really good inspiration there.

[@violetpixiedust]

Currently pregnant with my first and Jasper Peregrine is our top contender! He is a rainbow baby so I feel like Jasper meaning “treasurer” is perfect. We love the gemstone/nature connection and that it’s not overly popular here in the US.

[@aguidorzi]

Do a list of Saint names! So many daring and special names. No matter your faith.

[@nicolenapolitano5200]

I would love this!

[@angelalisafiorini312]

Yes please! Plus Saints have wonderful patronages to help choose a great name for your bambino

[@TiannaCoker]

I’m due in 8 weeks with my second and I’ve been having such a hard time picking a name but I loveeee Jasper, might be my top name now!

[@leighbrown9423]

Im crushing on Jasper too! 😍

[@sammymoonpie8264]

We have a Jasper and Archer :-)

[@Dmeryt]

In the same position with 4 weeks to go. I love Walter along with Jasper too

[@lizmartin4555]

My dogs name is Rufus and he looked at the screen when you said “Rufus”! I love the name and would totally use it for a person if it weren’t for him!

[@danablackburn1902]

Just had our first, a boy, but I still can’t stop watching these videos! We are a multicultural family so there was a lot to consider with the name, but we ended up going with Shawn Oluwaseyi Matlock as his given names. Other English names on our short list: Simeon, Walton, Orion, Radley, Bo Other Yoruba names on our short list: Tayo, Mayowa, Bayode, Ayomide

[@danablackburn1902]

@SJ_Strum before I report the above account for spam could you confirm it’s definitely not you? Would hate to cause you trouble if I am wrong 😅

[@honorcollins6962]

Love the list! I struggle with boys names a lot, but I’ve listed Ivo ❤️ thank you SJ I would love a fae/elven/fantasy inspired name list!

[@blonde761]

Lots of good ones here SJ! The one I love most is Virgil. My son and daughter in law just had their first baby, my first grandchild, her name is Violet Sofia. I know Violet is super popular in the UK, not as much here in the US and I just love it!

[@ajenkinson3443]

My daughter is Violet ❤ I’ve only met 3 others, a teenager, a 3 year old and a 2 year old. She is 9 months. We get so many compliments on it and it really is starting to suit her now she’s developing her personality and unique look. I’m in the UK :)

[@sammym1311]

Gasp! I love your earrings...great list, love all of your content...so interesting and calming...

[@valentinemux]

Similar to Ivo, our son is named Ives. It is actually a nickname, as he is named after his dad, grandpa, and great grandpa (he is IV) :)

[@mariaalberth406]

Loved watching your videos from the US all through my pregnancy and just had my little boy Archer Edward! 💙

[@camihuss9749]

My eldest son is Peregrine with the nickname Pip and Pippin. 🥰

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahhh amazing! I'm jealous - ;-) xxxx

[@emilybeatrice2152]

Oh I’m so jealous, I wanted peregrine for my son witht eh same nicknames but my husband vitoed it, instead we used it as a middle spot Gulliver peregrine

[@oddmnemosyne2869]

I love seeing that Jasper has reached new heights, it's really such a lovely name! I'm shocked at how low down Augustus is in the UK! While not wildly popular, I think it's currently sitting within the top 500 in the US? Though I think it's been on the rise again as parents have been looking for alternatives to both August and Atticus (Atticus now being within the top 300 and August just outside the top 100.) Loving Ivo, Lowri, Abbott, Axel, Rufus, Wilbur, Virgil, Pluto, and Pippin! And for what it's worth, I'm with you on Clive. 💖

[@Ananenina]

I love out of the box names! They are so unique and fun. Pippin is adorable

[@clementinecottagephotograp3164]

I have two children and I don't plan to have anymore, but I love listening to your videos!

[@taylah3226]

I would love a decades series where you would give names inspired by the pop culture of that decade.

[@BoldBama]

I love your videos, but even more so when I’m on a name hunt. I will find out next week if we are expecting a little boy or girl. ❤

[@PippaMarie94]

Loving the boy lists because we are indeed really struggling for boys names! I’d love a name list based on British history, around the Anglo Saxon times or even before that! (That way I’m more likely to convince husband if it’s something daring but was from that time haha)

[@abc-dt3ct]

How about a list where people send you in their favourite ancestors names from their families? ❤️

[@mds8255]

Gaspar is definitely still used. It was in our baby boy list. It is the version of Casper in Portuguese, at least

[@heidisimmons9624]

So many good names. Have you done a list on words as names? My current faves are Grant and Pierce but I’m keeping my eye out for more names that have strong meanings just in regular vocabulary use.

[@helenmohammed2518]

I love this vibe, I’d add Atticus and Florian to the list!

[@TaraLyz]

Fave names on this list were Jasper, Axel and Pippin. ❤

[@georgiaharding7870]

Had my baby girl on 1st feb and used Blythe which i got from your videos and podcasts

[@triciastrachan6770]

Pretty sure the name Chester has risen so much in the last five years because Chester Bennington the vocalist from Linkin Park died 5 and a half years ago.

[@steffi9536]

LOVE Lowri, Walter & Abbott!! I feel like Pluto could have really worked but just maybe a little "too Disney"?! Peregrine and Pippin are lovely!

[@sailorcheri]

I'm with you on 'Pluto' Love it!

[@TaylahLouiseBudgets]

Chester has been my #1 boys name since I was 10 years old and now I’m 25 and very close to having kids so I’m excited that it’s an acceptable name again!

[@annjames1837]

Chester the mo Lester is what I think of

[@tessarmitage1813]

I love this list!

[@smellemageddon]

“Manchester” in Australia is used generally to refer to bedding/towels etc - interesting connection with the corduroy fabric!

[@activatingchangewithsteph1259]

Omg you saved the best for last…. Pippin is a gorgeous name…. Gives me pippi longstocking vibes

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes I love it - so trendy! x

[@sophPatt]

When you said Pippin I immediately thought of the dog from ‘come outside’ 😅

[@leighbrown9423]

SJ wondering if you've ever done a list of names for babies born on each day of the week?? If not id love you to do one if possible one day! Much love xx

[@joanie5278]

I think Abbott isn’t so out there. When I was getting my pet last year, I was originally adopting a boy, to be named Alphege, NN Alfie, but the adoption fell through. When I then adopted a girl, I thought that since Saint Alphege was the abbot of Bath Abbey, I named her Abbey. I always have to tell people “Abbey with an E,” but I think it’s cute.

[@juliadd]

Ivo is dreamy. It would definitely be on my list if two different close friends didn't have an Ivor (nn Ivo) and an Iver. We're due in July and since I picked the perfect name for my first son Rumi everything else seems to fall short. We don't know the sex, though. Abbott was actually on my boy list last time since it's my mum's maiden name, but we are nickname-heavy over here and I thought Abbey was too natural of a nickname for Abbott and too feminine-sounding.

[@joanie5278]

Thanks for including Walter! I think it’s so underused considering how recognizable it is.

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes it's so underused! Nice to see it coming back xxx

[@maryowings5755]

I know a darling little Walter!

[@ZoeLeffler]

Traditional but unique? We loved the name Leo but thought it was way to popular and common. We ended up going with Leif. A name list like this would be amazing! I’d love to see what you can come up with

[@mustangrose]

I have an Arthur and Augustus is our top name for the next boy. I just knew Augustus would be on this list 😂 I prefer the tailored August but my husband like the how strong and classic Augustus is like Arthur and I figure he could go by either.

[@oddmnemosyne2869]

I adore Arthur and I think you've struck a great balance with Augustus. 💖

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes absolutely!! Amazing name and sounds so great with Arthur xxxx

[@JP_Pete]

@@SJ_Strum so let’s be to get a baby name consultation

[@Katy-if2tr]

Have you ever thought about the name Koda for a boy? I fell in love with it a couple years ago when rewatching Brother Bear.

[@pointedlogic]

Oooo you want a challenge? What about a sci-fi baby name list? I’m thinking Star Trek, Star Wars, Cyberpunk themes

[@erinmarks4079]

Love this list

[@l.dennard772]

Another winning set! And you got my Dad's name this time -Walter, (Walt.)

[@RobynHowlett]

I’ve got a soon to be 2 year old Pippin 🥰 now trying to think of a name for baby number 2!

[@sinnie3801]

I have a Jasper! I've loved the name since I read it in a book when I was nine. When my husband & I first started dating in high school he said he liked the name too! 12 years later we have our little Jasper.

[@laurenkuroda3088]

Let me guess… twilight? 😂

[@sinnie3801]

@laurenkuroda3088 Actually no! Haven't read the series, only watched the second movie lol It was Dear Canada: Orphan At My Door. Read that book so many times!

[@Gabrielle432]

My favorite names are whimsical, cottage core, coquette, and Parisian names.

[@EvangelineEHayes]

I have two sons named Calvin Atticus and Walter Reddington! 💛 Currently pregnant with another boy and struggling to figure out names… 🙈

[@Dmeryt]

What great names! I’d love a Walter but not sure if it pairs nicely with our daughter’s name Margaux Remi.

[@maddie.b1]

@@Dmeryt Personally i think Walter & Margaux are lovely together!!, you could always pair Walter with a more modern middle to match Margaux Remi, i’ve seen a lot of people say don’t worry about sibling names “matching” or going nicely together, pick the names you love!, either way your daughters name is absolutely beautiful and i think it’d go lovely with Walter ☺️

[@taibabajar]

@@Dmeryt I think they pair together nicely

[@siruh]

Carrying boy #3 and I’m in the same boat 😩😅

[@Dmeryt]

@@maddie.b1 thank you hunny!

[@chloeannie6516]

We just had a baby boy Jasper James Francis but i also loved Jesse and Gabriel . Jasper was the only boy name we both liked .

[@marycunha6332]

Gaspar, a variant of Jasper, is a common name in Portugal. It's pronounced like "Guh-shpar". So handsome in Portuguese, but I couldn't get on board with the "Gas" thing in English.

[@coastiescorner]

love lord of the rings so pippin sounds so lovely

[@meljstephan]

I recently heard of "Ilan" for boys and thought that was so cute. It means tree, I believe. I prefer it over Elon, which I have heard before

[@HelenaCesarMakeup]

Wow i loved Ilan 😍 copying this one 😁

[@shaannmakeup]

Oh my, Pippin.. too cute!

[@StarrySkies80]

I especially love Augustus and Ivo. I currently have two cats and one of them is named Pippin, after Peregrine Took from Lord of the Rings.

[@jesseriley282]

Im a girl named Jesse and I have always loved my name. ❤️

[@marty9011]

I love the name Jasper. I also like Gus but would use Gustav rather that Augustus.

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes Gustav is lush - Henrik has a cousin with that name!

[@jessc6119]

My sister just started dating a wonderful man called Augustine! (He goes by Gus) I absolutely love the name!

[@audrieking7109]

I know someone in the US who named her son Peregrine and calls him Pippin! It is not a known name at all here, which makes me wonder if she and her husband are big Lord of the Rings fans!

[@rachellewis263]

My first son’s name is Chester Oliver 🥰 Second son is Finley Atlas 🥰 Due with Baby #3 in September… no names picked yet 😅

[@caitlinparenteau3684]

Orville Renatus Foxtrot Orpheus Anderson Demaris Earl Virgil Emery Esti Floyd Chester(Chet) Clifford Clifton Sybil Magnolia Magenta and Mahogany Madison Iris and Elizabeth Ruby Knight Wren Pluto Pippin

[@morganrevel9915]

My husband and I are expecting our first in September and his name will be, Forrest Webster. Webster is a family name and Forrest is a name that I've always loved but loved it even more after researching and looking at how little it's used!

[@juliereid7265]

My Forrest is about to turn 4 and his name has had a lot of positive feedback.

[@morganrevel9915]

@@juliereid7265 i love to hear that!!!

[@almatedder2911]

Oh I love Jasper and Wilbur so much! Chester, Walter, and Pippin are all lovely too. I prefer Lowri for a girl.

[@ruthbindas2039]

My eldest was nearly Jasper. Jasper Bindas. I think it sounds incredible.

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes it sounds great!! xx

[@laurafitz3868]

My recently turned 1 year old is called Jesse and has a big brother Jude and people often comment how their names flow well together.

[@juliereid7265]

I have a Walter! I love it! My boys are Forrest Arthur, Walter Robin, and, Duncan Wallace.

[@louisacoote2337]

I like Lysander or Leander/Leandro. Atticus and Sebastian are also favourites.

[@elinesa]

Yes, love Lysander! I also love Evander, but unfortunately can't use that one with our last name 🤷‍♀️

[@aguidorzi]

‼️By the way I am pregnant with our fifth child (most likely a boy) and could use some help‼️ Our kids names are: Joseph Ambrose Annabella Philomena Genevieve Rose and Felicity Snow (I got the idea for Snow from you ♥️). We want the middle name for our next child to be Maccabee.

[@amess4816]

My partner and I are actually the opposite to what you said at the start of the video - we've not had any issue with boys names, but having so much trouble finding girls names that we both like 😂 We had our son's name, Samson Michael, picked out before we even knew we were having a boy. And it suits him amazingly! We're planning on trying for a second baby starting in June, and already loving the name Arthur for a boy. But struggling for girls names. I love unusual names, mainly because I have such a normal (boring) name myself and wish I had something a bit less common. But my partner is much more traditional. So finding that middle ground is hard and having that 'spark' when you find that special name hasn't happened at all. The middle name would be Elizabeth as that is a family name (mine and my mums middle name and her grandmother's name). We did think of Helenè (heh - lay - na) but it's just not got 'it' lol. I watch your name videos religiously just hoping that a gem will pop up that grabs us. Love your videos, been a fan for years now 🥰 xxx

[@leighbrown9423]

Samson is so super cool 😎 it's on my list

[@amess4816]

@@leighbrown9423 Thanks, we really love it! And also like that he easily can shorten it to Sam/Sammy if he's not so into having a more unusual name when he's older.

[@leighbrown9423]

What about Madeleine (Mad-el-ayn )for a girl ?? Similar to Helene with similar pronounciation and just as beautiful! She could be Maddy when she's younger and Madeleine or Layne when she's older ?? Just a thought ?? MADELEINE ELIZABETH sounds beautiful to me

[@IslaSkye123]

When I hear Rufus I think of the English actor Rufus Sewell. 👍

[@eaglefoot23]

I think my favorite name from this list is Pluto! Even though it doesn’t feel cottage core to me, it does fit with the growing space/astronomy trend! 🪐

[@tonyarussell8419]

My husband wanted Jesse 29 years ago for our first born son but I said no at the time because he was born in the North ( although we’re from the south of the country) and there’s a derogatory term “southern Jesse” which means weak! But wish we’d had it now! Have Jasper for our cat and LOVE Pippin, will recommend to all my children for possible grandchildren names!

[@jordyn4773]

Haha i named my cat Augustus in 2013. I feel ahead of the game 😂I named him after a character from the book The fault in our stars ☺️

[@abbyfilipiak]

My dad is Andrew and I love Anderson! Maybe I can convince the hubs 😍

[@alyssachickatACPhotography2021]

I was wondering if you could do a video on siblings? Like how you came up with the names for your kids. I have a 4 year old, and we are trying for number 2, and I'm lost at where to start to make a list.

[@jennelizhow]

I love Pluto!

[@midnightmnrise]

SJ, what are your thoughts on Jasper for a girl!!? ❤

[@kelle30]

Ok SJ here is my theme challenge! Names that have been outlawed that you could make wearable. I.e. a child was one called S=x Fruit and thankfully a judge made them change it. But how could we take that meaning and make it not so awful 🫥such as a name that means offspring or from the womb. I hope this makes sense!

[@cynthiaphelps385]

My cat’s name is Rufus. He is an red haired tabby and I didn’t know at the time that Rufus meant red hair. 😊

[@missjenjen1991]

I have a 3 year old Jasper, I love his name so much 🥰 I wanted to call him Jasper Fox but his dad said no, so we ended up with a little Jasper Hugo instead

[@nicholepfennigwerth1579]

I adore Ivo and Pippin!!!

[@insulaarachnid]

Some names I think fit the theme: Bertram, Drewe, Gwyn, Mostyn, Oisin, Ruairi, Wesley, Yves, Percival.

[@cristinadiaz984]

Loveeeee Anderson esp because my moms maiden name is “Andrews!”

[@user-cu1lh5fi4m]

Anderson is my top name right now! Just think its too much with my last name

[@emmacooper4286]

Hey SJ! When is the podcast coming back? :)

[@leighbrown9423]

Love this list SJ! Would love to see a baby name list of names that come from song titles please🙏! Xxx lots of love ❤️

[@funwithfido2430]

My grandfather was named Lowrie. I lobbied for it for a granddaughter but they opted for something else.

[@moviemelody2210]

Idk if you have made this list but you should do a Disney based name list

[@thebluebirdsings8]

I really like Clifton it's super cute! I'm currently pregnant with twin boys. I have daughter called Georgiana-- we usually call her Georgie. We love Declan and we're trying to find another boy name. We were thinking maybe Torin. What do you all think?

[@tessarmitage1813]

Love your little girls name and your boy name too. Torin goes well with Declan! Congrats on your twin baby boys. ☺️

[@rubymoon9079]

As far as dog names go I’m Ruby and I’ve met no less than 7 dogs called Ruby so I wouldn’t let that put anyone off a name haha :)

[@ashleyestes8232]

Does anyone remember that episode of The Middle where the mom talks about naming her son Axel? Lol! When kids are young and trying to say others names they aren’t clearly saying Axel it sounds more like a**hole. 😂 A name I recently heard and LOVE is Ambrose. I think it could be unisex, with Bros for boys and Rose or Rosey for a girl.

[@nelson1216]

I had a baby girl august 2022 but I still watch but our boy name was Walter pronounced water! I love this name and the middle name was Neville …………Walter Neville ❤

[@LaMaestra2102]

Jasper and Atticus! 😍🥰

[@carolineharnish5633]

Wilbur is the name of the pig in "Charlotte's Webb"!

[@leighreynolds9202]

My grandad is Walter 🥰 his 97. Thinking of making baby no3 Walter

[@bibliophilelady6106]

This could be a weird list, but how about USABLE boomer names? I just couldn't look a child in the eyes and seriously call it Patricia or Randall, but there surely have to be some names from our parent's generation that are cute and wearable. I teach, so there are so many names ruined to me. I want a name that I wouldn't have had in my classes before, vintage, but not trendy like the grandparent names.

[@harrieth7003]

Hah. I know under 7 years old: 2 Desmonds, a Derrick, a Peter and here 🇬🇧 there are celebs with kids called Patricia and Barbara 😄 definitely ahead of the 100 year cycle but I am loving the parents’ confidence!

[@bibliophilelady6106]

@@harrieth7003Desmond is my son's middle name.😂

[@justines1919]

Aileen, Robert, Rebecca, Samantha, Kenneth, Laurence, Sarah.

[@maddie.b1]

i actually know a little boy called Allen haha, never though i’d ever see it on a 4 yr old these days 😅

[@danaschreiner3334]

I know a little Peggy!

[@MelanieCamille]

My son’s name is Anderson ☺️

[@carla_hi]

My brother knows a Chester (I don't know any) I'd say Jesse is the best here Congrats to any new or expecting parents watching

[@janinecork2484]

My baby boy is 5 months and he’s called Cooper 😊

[@hayleychewins2435]

I love Pippin!

[@kasiemay4463]

My husband's name is Cliff I've always loved his name

[@SJ_Strum]

Ahhh yes it's super cool!!! I nearly said edgy - ha ha! x

[@kasiemay4463]

@@SJ_Strum that's what I think too I've been trying to get him to let me use it if we ever had a kid

[@sarahbethnorthington8749]

I’d add Warren, Silas, Conrad, Cy, Roan & Lloyd to this list.