We just named our son Finneas after a video of yours. I watched it before I even became pregnant 😍

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh that's amazing!! It's a great name :-)) huge congrats xxx

Please please please do a Tolkien-inspired name list! He drew from lots of welsh, old english, and norse names. I love the sound of Tolkien names but am not confident to pick an actual name from his books..

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ah how exciting I’ll look into this one xxx

@kaitlinbrown8174

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh it would make my whole year!

@wehiwachjyblgnuiaet4783klawct7

3 жыл бұрын

That’s SUCH a good idea!

@gracesmith8931

3 жыл бұрын

Love this!!

@kaitlinbrown8174

3 жыл бұрын

@@hllymchll I've always loved Elowen! But my son's name is Cohen, so Cohen and Elowen is a little too rhyme-y haha. But I've always loved Eowyn and Samwise.. Currently lobbying for a girl named Merryn so we can call her Merry :)

I’m currently pregnant with a boy and we’re naming him Rome, I fell in love with it 2 months ago and haven’t stopped thinking about it since

@kattyrevel5910

3 жыл бұрын

That's so beautiful however I suppose you have thought like A lot about Roman? I have a great friend called Roman in his late twentys and he's such a great character and loved by so many people.. love Rome though and love you guys for choosing it 😊😍😚

@louisacoote2337

3 жыл бұрын

@@kattyrevel5910 I like Romain in French, it means from Rome/Roman.

@karas5851

3 жыл бұрын

I've not heard that used before and I love it!

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

It’s gorgeous! Love the extra meaning of roam meaning freedom too 🥰🥰🥰

@victoriaramage1867

3 жыл бұрын

Love this name!

Could you do a hippie/magical name list? I love this one, my name list for the future is growing with every video you do 😁

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m dying to do another hippy name list! Xx

@rebeccaallsopp2864

3 жыл бұрын

My time has come! Fantasy writer here, delighted to share with you some of the magical names I've been collecting for years! Avalon Clove Daphne Imogene Marigold Mavis Nell Neve Persephone Phoebe Rosalind Rosemary Sage Seraphina

@rebeccaallsopp2864

3 жыл бұрын

And the boys' edition! Apollo Aspen Conan Cove Dax Eli Hawthorne Linden Rhydian Sage Theo

@justbek8318

3 жыл бұрын

Bindi for a boy!! 😍😍😍

@ashleyprice5132

3 жыл бұрын

My daughters name is aura . My other daughter is arden solstice

Whoa whoa whoa! Diggory was not just a babysitter now. He witnessed the very creation of Narnia, saved his mother by bringing home a fruit that healed her, planted the seed of that fruit, and built the wardrobe himself from the tree it produced.

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just heard!!!! 🤯 makes it even more amazing 🥰🥰😍

@ashleymufasa

3 жыл бұрын

@@hllymchll I know! how funny! Lol

I met a little boy the other day who was called Jade. I have always loved it for a girl but now it think it is even better for a boy.

@madeleinep7103

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I like that

A video on names that nobody was called last year would be really cool

@sylvialuisa

3 жыл бұрын

Love this idea!

Who heard diggory and immediately thought of Harry Potter

@shannondougherty5668

3 жыл бұрын

I thought hickory diggory doc...

@emilym1243

3 жыл бұрын

@@shannondougherty5668 it’s dickory not diggory

@ZoesZoo

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, I thought of Narnia. I named a pet rat Digory 😅

I love the names Fairbrooke for a boy it’s so adorable and my grandads name.

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I absolutely LOVE it!!! So jealous if you get to use that! Xxx

@matchagrlie

3 жыл бұрын

*Love* Fairbrooke oh my g o s h !!!

@bravergirl

3 жыл бұрын

Omg that is so sweet!!!

@harrieth7003

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gooooood you HAVE to use it.

You should do a video where people send in their odd/unique old family names! I was tracing back my family (all the way to the 1400’s!) history and found some odd names my family used. These four stood out the most: Constance, Patience, Obedience, and Mourning. Yes, Mourning like a loss of someone/something. And these were all used as first names over 100 years ago!

Larkin is so perfect !

Love how many folky names fit with nature magic wiccan vibes!

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! It’s kind of wide but somehow things seem to fit this theme 😂🥰🥰🥰🥰

Love this shirt SJ! Absolutely loveee

Omg I love the name Diggory! We were thinking about using Caspian for a boy, because of my love for CS Lewis! Now I just think sibling boys named Caspian and Diggory is so cute!

@roseeve1108

3 жыл бұрын

I love this combo! I will always plan names based on the possibility of siblings. When I hear sibling names that don’t go together it gives me a really 😖😖😖😖 feeling😅

I had zero baby names on my girls list until I started watching you! I’m not pregnant and don’t plan to be for the next 2-3 years, but I am now a subscriber! I absolutely love your channel!

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Lex! I always loved baby names too!! xxx

Love this list and your whole look!

Larkin Ledger Sorin Diggory Bastian Dante Sylvan Marlow Ferdinand Javor

SJ can I just say, you look stunning in this video! You've always been gorgeous but you just seem to be getting more beautiful with each video, you are glowing!

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly that is the loveliest thing to say 🥰😭 thank you, homeschool life over here and these videos are my bit of happiness so thanks for being so kind xx

@Abbytix

3 жыл бұрын

@@SJ_Strum I can only imagine how stressful it must be! Hang in there and hug your family a little tighter ❤ All the best and all the strength to you, you've got this 🙏🏻

@bryonydavies9446

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this comment x

No one’s talking about Ledger, but I’m literally in love omg 🥰🥰

@OKshesagail

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! My boyfriend and I love the name Jegor pronounced yay-ger but now loving this as wel!

@Hannahk00

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking this! I’ve never thought of it as a first name but I actually love it

@AJ-kx3de

3 жыл бұрын

@@OKshesagail like jager-bomb?

@katiekober3386

3 жыл бұрын

right?! my last name is Spear also so for it to mean spear tribe but also bookkeeper is so cute

Your makeup looks so good!!! Glowing goddess???

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you!! ✨✨🥰

I LOVE Marlow and Larkin, they seem like sweet little boy names 🥰

Could you do top baby names from Barbie movies? The idea randomly popped up in my head and would love to hear your take on it! :)

@brookemason9215

3 жыл бұрын

I like that idea😂

@halleclaas5202

3 жыл бұрын

That would be such a fun list!

@matchagrlie

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly the Barbie movies have such a great selection of names 😂

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

I just started watching them with Evelina this week 😍😚

@Lilwitchyreads

3 жыл бұрын

No joke, I heard the name Blair on Barbie and the 12 dancing princesses when I was 11 and I have loved it ever since lol 😂

These are great middle name options, IMO! Your lists and videos never disappoint my dear. Thanks as always

Loved these names. Diggory is so cute and Sylvan (although I would probs pronounce it syl-vun rather than van). Not maybe as hipster but very folky is Laurence/Laurie. Has so much Little Women connections but also linked to the Laurel tree/leaf so feels v natury and folky

I would love to see what you come up with for a video on traditional names! So curious to hear some pros of using traditional names and some traditional names people may be sleeping on

Love this video!! 💙 Would love to see a vidoe of rare girl names 🙏🏽🧸🍼💕

Just wanted to say I love your shirt! 🤩

Every time I hear Bastian, I think of “The NeverEnding Story”! I’ve always loved it! And one of my friends has a little boy named Sylvan! And another friend with a little boy named Romeo (Rome for short!)

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh so happy to hear Sylvan is being used and Rome is stunning! xx

Hard to feel like any sort of normality but having your Monday videos cheers me up 😊 bit later to watch but just really love it!

I’d love to hear a Welsh names list! Olwyn is my absolute favourite name, and Winnie is such a cute nickname ❤️

Camera set up looking great!

SJ you’re so gorgeous inside and out! 🌷

Dante reminds me of a character by that name in the book 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe'. He's described as a boy who loves books, poetry and stargazing so I don't really associate the name with darkness.

@mckinleywright8288

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what it made me think of too! I love that book

I worked with a young guy name Lyric before. I thought this would fit perfect on this list too. It makes me think of a Lyre which is a musical instrument like a harp used by folk singers back then.

Love your top SJ❤️

Bastian and Ferdinand are uber cool ! I really like Ivor and Anders also

@unmingerlol

3 жыл бұрын

I love Anders so much.

We know we’re in trouble when SJ says keep an open mind. (Loved the vid xx)

Well Sorin is the name of a character on a popular Netflix cartoon. He’s the son of one of the main villains where he undergoes a transformation of either being loyal to his father or his kingdom. He’s a knight.

sj you look so gorgeous!!

An Arthurian legend list would be magical! A lot are similar to popular names (Arthur, Morgan) whilst others are fantastically different

My 7 month old son is called Marlow. Inspired by a previous list where you mentioned Marlowe for your daughter. We thought it looked more masculine without the ‘e’ and I just love it! Marley for short.

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh that's amazing!! It's gorgeous :-))) So happy you picked up on it back then! xxx

Where did you get your shirt?!? I love it. Love the idea of a Larkin with the nickname Lark!!

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

It's a dress from ASOS - it's in the sale now! It's called sage and purple colour block dress. I'll link it in the description x

I love this list 😍

Ferdinand is a great name! I like Ferdi as a nickname, always think of the character Ferdy from the 90's Brit drama, This Life.

Love this list ❤️

Could you do a valentine's inspired names list? I can't remember if you've done that before!

Love this!

Love your outfit so much darling x u r so gorgeous!

Added to my list! Larkin - gender neutral (I could imagine a little Larkie nickname)

Larkin/ Larkyn has been on my list for a while for a girl, love it!!! 💕

First time I see a name similar to mine on your lists! I'm so happy! Fernando(a) has a beautiful meaning, boldness to achieve peace in portuguese, and I was named after my father, Carlos Fernando

I watch these for writing . I have a suggestion for fruity/tropical/refreshing names if you haven’t? I’m co-working on a story series with fruit-names currently and need more help with finding names for the characters. Plus I think it’s a sweet idea.

Larkin reminds me of Link Larkin from Hairspray, so it has a musical connection also if you're into doing a new musicals list? One of my favourites from this list 😍

Could you do your makeup routine video?

I love Diggory, it reminds me of the main character from the Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis.

I would love a baby name video with more ethnic names 🥰 maybe a series ?

We have a Sylvan Beach around where my mom grew up that she used to go to a lot as a kid. I think it would be a really cute name.

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! Yes sounds great - would be a really nostalgic connection too x

Patiently waiting for more baby girl name videos! ☺️ your videos helped me name my little boy Lochlan in 2019 and now we’re having a baby girl in July and we are struggling finding a name!

I've never clicked a video faster!

Love your videos!! Where is your shirt from?

Awe gorgeous aesthetics this video you look lovely as always. Super excited for this list, Maybe I'll find a second boy name (to go with Oslo!)

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much oksana; oh yes there’s some really cool options on here! X

We named our wee boy born last April Byron. We got a few raised eyebrows in the beginning but now we get lots of compliments on his name. Love Larkin from this list x

I immediately think of Lore. Both like Folklore or a body of traditions but also the meaning is crowned in laurels. The nickname Lorrie(Lorie) seems very fitting with the laurence/Laurie/Laura/Lauren vibe thats popular

Can you do Pagan inspired Names Or fairy

I’d love if you did a video on baby names that are created from regular words. Ex. Story, Noble, Journey, etc ☺️

I love Lakyn for a girl. I don’t know the meaning but could be the girl version of Larkin and works as a unisex name too

@wildnfearless9840

3 жыл бұрын

It means coming from a small body of water. It's originally spelt Laken.

@stunningjunk

3 жыл бұрын

I'm Lakin and I love my name!

I really like Ferdinand! it's one I always forget about because it's so rarely on lists but I do really love it.

I used to host baking camps for kids and once, a brother and sister came in named Lemon and Satchel. I also used to work with a Scotia and her brother’s name was Lachlan (pronounced lock-lin). Love both!

I recently added the name Fennec (like the fox) to my list and I think it would fit nicely on this list. Also Van! Gives me travels in a motor home vibe 😍

Omg I can’t wait for a girl version!

I love Sylvan! I’m pregnant with a surprise gender baby and we still don’t have a boy name set. My husband actually said he likes Marlow/Marlowe for a girl or boy! I love it for a girl and think it works for a boy too, but I personally wouldn’t want to name a boy a name that is significantly more popular for girls

Have you done a review on the name Leilani (lay-lar-nee) for a girl? It’s Hawaiian and a flower. As I really really adore that name and want to name my daughter who I’m currently pregnant with. It’s so beautiful but I’d love to hear your thoughts on the name and naming a non Hawaiian child a Hawaiian name ☺️

I have always loved the name Sorrel. I think it’s lovely for a boy or a girl but I like it best for a boy. I also met a little boy about 30 years ago called Meirel or Mierel (mee-rel) and it always stuck with me. I also love the name Skye for a boy (after the Scottish island) and Farr for a girl (it’s a place in Scotland, but also has the lovely distance to travel feel).

Laureate is a current favorite of mine, it's a little more out there, but I think it fits with the vibe of this list

I love Diggory! My husband would never go for it. I know someone here in the US who named her baby boy Diggory. She has a daughter named Beatrice. Dreamy pair. 😍

Where is your shirt from! It’s so cute!

Farren means wanderer, and I think the soft F plus the wren sound would be popular for both

I love unique and historical names. I’ve always planned my baby names but now I’m with my Fiance he hates every one of my names as he thinks there too out there (even my reigned in ones) and I don’t like his, there very popular names and he doesn’t understand why I don’t want a name from the top 10. How do you find an in between?

@emmilyn362

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could use a name that is a bit out there but still similar to a more popular name and doesn’t sound too unfamiliar. I wouldn’t use rare spellings though. Maybe experiment with nicknames.

@mariebrown4966

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe go with a family name? Not a recent family member but someone from several generations ago? My sister used our great grandmother's given name and maiden name on her kids, even though we never knew her. If you or your partner have some lesser-known names in your family trees, he might accept them more easily! Good luck

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

@@mariebrown4966 great idea x

@jamilaparr

3 жыл бұрын

You choose first name as you're doing all the leg work and he chooses middle name. My other half wants James and Andrew 😷 but I'm getting fat for 9 months so we'll be going with the crazy quirky names. Lol

@lottiegreen3658

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamilaparr honestly was my plan, insist on a name after they’ve watched me push it out for 8 hours.

My nephew is Keaton, apparently there is an indie singer with that name. It pairs beautifully with my niece’s, Juniper!

@TL-mc6lz

3 жыл бұрын

Those are almost too perfectly paired. Haha. Love it.

I’ve been into the name Vermont lately. Yes, it’s a US state, but it’s a beautiful state and could be a strong and wearable name.

Could you do a first and middle name pairs video?!? I have a first and middle names list and I would like to add to it!

When you started talkning about folk a name popped up in my head - Folke! Since your husband is Swedish maybe you know it? I’m gonna use that if hopefully I can get pregnant again, so thank you 😊

The baby in the thumbnail 🥺 my heart

What a fascinating list today. I really like Ferdinand with nickname Ferdi.

My Great Grandmothers name was Era (Ear-rah) Theora (Thee-ora). I have never heard either of these names used anywhere else before. But I think they hit both the folk and hipster vibes here. Era means wind or awake guardian. Theora means thinker or watcher. The meaning together a watchful guardian I think is a very wise name for a little girl. Love the vid! My favorite name this time has to be Sorin. With Rin as nickname.

@TL-mc6lz

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Theora might need to go on my list. Thanks!

@dancingmama3134

Жыл бұрын

My daughter's name is Era! I love it so much!

i had my baby boy on new year’s eve and we named him huxley dax ledger🥰 we are absolutely obsessed with him

@becsexperiment8691

3 жыл бұрын

Is dax a star trek reference? 🖖

Marlow a very cute spin on the feminine name Harlow 💜

i have the name Vernon on my list, sounds very old and outdoorsy and i think it would be perfect for this list!

I LOVE the name Dante, but in Italy the connection to Dante Alighieri is felt very strongly... My partner already vetoed it... 😅

@madeleinep7103

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny how that goes. I'm American and have no clue who that is.

@JuliaCLundmark

3 жыл бұрын

@@madeleinep7103He was a writer and poet and philosopher etc et. during the Middle Ages, famous for writing the Divine Comedy.

Oooh, I'm adding Sorin and Marlow to my list! And Sylvan is one of my favourite names already. It's the rare name that my husband likes too, so if we have a boy I might actually get to use it. I could see him liking Javor too. I can't make up my mind what I think about that name though.

Please tell us how you do your hair!!!

I just recently added Sylvan to my list. 😁 I love names that get to the nickname Van, like Evander

@tesstweeddale6995

3 жыл бұрын

Love sylvan. I'm pregnant with my 2nd and if it's a girl she will be Sylvie. We had already chosen a different boy name but I have heard Sylvan a few times lately and love it

@wildnfearless9840

3 жыл бұрын

I pronounce it differently, I say it as Sil-vin 🙂

@BlueMoon3l3b

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildnfearless9840 that’s how I pronounce it too

@wildnfearless9840

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueMoon3l3b Oh okay 🙂

I loved this list!!!! My baby names list so far ive been looking at earthy names that arent too used. My girl middle name choices are literal names for nature except a few and my boy middle name choices are after greek gods/titans who dont get too much love but are also based in nature as well. The idea was I want my kids names to form an actual sentence in meaning a story really. Also I had a student once her mother was Welsh and the little girl's name was Seren which is welsh for star so seeing Soren reminded me of that and I love both Seren and Soren as names

I know this is off topic but, where did you get your shirt from? It's super cute!

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a dress from ASOS xxx

I grew up in a city called Sylvania we were “the city of trees” I never knew the meaning behind the name and it makes sense! Also I have always loved the name Marley for a girl so Marlow for a boy is lovely.

hey sj. i need simple girl middle name ideas xx

When I was live in Ecuador a few years ago, my host os's husband and eldest son were both name Fernando, she always called the son Fernie to differentiate which was cute.

Im ligit first omlllll xx

Love Ledger - super cool 😎

Love baby name Mondays!! Xxx

@SJ_Strum

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sophia xxx