gun-related names for boys?

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Here's some first & middle name ideas.

Buck Shot
Lever Action
Assault Rifle
Semi Auto
Full Auto
Truck Gun
Hollow Point
Blue Steel
Wheel Gun
Single Shot
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Iver Johnson (first and middle name)
Steven(s)
Herstal
Heckler
Walther
Howa
Les Baer
Cooper
Henry
Charles Daly
Wilson
Montana
Dan Wesson
 
Give him a head start in life,,,

Give him a head start in life,,,
Name him:
  • Marshall
  • Colonel
  • Judge
  • Senator

Freely stolen from some old Richard Widmark movie.

Aarond

P.S. I knew a crusty old SMsgt in the Air Force whose first name was Colonel.

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I have a friend named Gunner. Know of a guy that named his son Dustin Clay (the dad is an Olympic smoothbore shooter). Another friend named his daughter Sierra, glad he didn't shoot Berger or Hornady bullets! I was prodded by my shooting "friends" to name my daughter Ann Schutz but chose Walther instead... not really.
 
In 30 years of teaching I've seen a lot. Seems names are getting more unique, and some hunting/shooting related. I've taught a bunch of kids named Hunter. Remington, shortened to Remmy in a few situations. Several girls named Kimber, and one guy named Bear, and another nicknamed Goose. Taught a few Bucks, and one Marlin.

Many state names, Montana is probably most common, but I taught one Alaska. Dallas is a common name here, as is Harley.

One of my favorites was a kid named Shadow. I've lost track of him, but he joined the military after HS and actually wanted to work in some sort of spy or intelligence program.
 
My son is Henry Samuel. I never really thought about the gun reference. I wanted to name him Waylon and the next one William. That way Willie, Waylon, and me could ride around singing DAC songs. My wife hates country music almost as bad as I hate alternative music so it didn't fly.

The first day I got to hold him I started calling him Hank. Nobody realized when I suggested Henry that I had another motive.
 
A gun-related name is alright, but remember that the kid has to live with it. There are articles which supply principles to keep in mind. These occur to me:
1) Is it distinctive enough to be HIS name as opposed to his being "one of the xxxs"?
2) Will people be able to pronounce it with minimal coaching?
3) Will people be able to spell it with minimal coaching?
4) Is it suitable for everyday usage or have a usable "nick" form?
5) Is it easily mockable or will it otherwise invite his being made uncomfortable?
6) In sum, is he going to appreciate or resent what you have chosen?

I was saddled with being named and nicknamed after and for my father's college roommate. I know no stories about him. I know nothing about him other than, "He was a good friend." I have seen only one picture of him in a long winter coat and fedora, so I have no idea what he looked like. Neither first nor middle name is distinctive; I am just one of the many with either — and I rather resent it.

A good name might be even better with a good story behind it. A poor name with the only reason behind it being, "My father wanted to name me something gun related, and . . . ." Go go ahead, you complete the statement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg2eBYOHbCE
 
Lets see. You want a "gun related" name for boys but she hates what you have come up with. See a pattern? Decide with your wife and family. Don't ask a forum. Theres plenty of kids out there with stupid names They have to live with it and the parents have to explain. Your child is not a product or pet. Sorry but I've seen what stupid names put a kid under over the years. Don't play cute games with your childs future name. JMHO
 
CZ beat me to it. I was going to suggest Daniel Wesson.

Has anyone suggested Marlin yet?

You could always go with Hawkeye.
 
If Mannlicher and Kropatschek make your suggestion list, I suddenly see why your wife doesn't like any of the same names you do...
 
I'm with the other minority in this thread.

Its not a name tag worn for a night. The kid has to grow up and live with it..... and the spectacle that surrounds it.

I'm not saying everyone should have a common name like Mike or Jim. I have relatives names Wyatt, Owen which aren't very common, at least around here.

Your kid isn't a novelty. Just sayin' (btw, I hate that saying)
 
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Anyone suggest "Thompson" yet?

Maybe "Hiram Percy Maxim" or a subset. Name him "Maxim" and call him Max.

"Hornaday" has interesting nickname possibilities.

How about a gun author? Ruark, Brister, Hill, Corey Ford, Gordon, Havilah Babcock,.....
 
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