We have a name.
In July, we will have a little boy named Silas James.
Silas means "of the forest," which is not exceptionally significant (although it does have a connotation of WILDNESS, doesn't it?). But we really like the name, and we also like the relationship of Paul and Silas in the New Testament. It seems a fitting legacy for brothers. Silas sounds like a name that could command a room, too. And it seems highly unlikely to me that it will become a girls' name anytime soon, although who can really predict that?
James is a family name. My (adoptive) dad's father was named James, as was his uncle, who raised him after his father died. We really wanted to honor my dad, so, James it is. And if Silas thinks we've cursed him, he can always be Si, or James, or Jim. We're leaving him with options.
I'm off now to eat the milkshake Brian just brought home for me. Blood sugar notwithstanding, every pregnant woman needs a chocolate milkshake every now and then.
6 comments:
LOVE IT!!! Silas rocks. Silas is hot. Silas loves Jesus. Silas plays guitar barefoot. Silas discusses CS Lewis over pints. Love it.
Love it too.
In fact, if he shares his dad's love of music and performing, Silas James has the sound of a great artist name and/or cd title.
perfect :)
Wonderful choice - there are a lot of great boy names out there... we just have to find them!
It's much better than Arad....
A lovely name. I really like Silas.
Good choice and I believe it's safe to say that there will likely be NO other boys named Silas in his class. Congrats!
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