Which name do you like best (for a boy), Oleander? Leander? or Lysander?

oleander is a poisonous flower mix between rose and laurel (modern lit)





leander is lion man in greek (mythology)





and lysander is freed man in greek (shakespeare)

Which name do you like best (for a boy), Oleander? Leander? or Lysander?
lysander definitely... B/C if I saw it written down and had no idea that it came from a midsummer nights dream i would still be able to pronounce it semi-correctly...





Oleander sounds like an old ladies name...and i can see nicknames that could come from Leander..like Leannie or lee
Reply:Of the three, leander is the best. Of course, all three are gonna get him teased from kindergarten through high school, but if you have to problem with that, then go for it.
Reply:I like Lysander the best.





Oleander I dislike.
Reply:I think Leander is a reasonable choice.





Flower names, even poisonous flowers, are best reserved for girls. The possible exceptions are trees - Bay and Linden would make great boy names.





Lysander, again, feels feminine - probably because the logical short form, Lys, is undeniably a girl's name.





You might consider Evander. It has a lot of flair, but is undeniably masculine, and shortens to Ev, Evan, Van ... all quite nice choices for a son.
Reply:Lysander or Leander. definately dont name him after a poisonous flower!
Reply:Ugh, please spare the poor child.





Those names are OK for soap operas or a raunchy romance novel, but definitely NOT for a little boy.





ADD:


Then you're both delirious, selfish parents.


Think of what this poor kid's going to go through when he's picked on by his classmates. When he comes running to you crying after being called ridiculous nicknames, what are you and the wife gonna do? Hug him and say, "Oh it's ok Oleander....WE like the name!"





An IQ test should be required before reproducing.
Reply:Lysander
Reply:none... I'm sry but that kid would get eaten,chewed and spit up in my jr. high school. kids r cruel please spare him
Reply:Lysander.
Reply:I like them all! Leander is my favorite.





Have you thought of Evander? Or just Anders?
Reply:Lysander, because Oleander reminds me of Harry Potter, as does Leander just because it is close.
Reply:Oleander
Reply:Hark! Methinks I do see Oleander prancing 'cross the meadow in his tights. Hot on his lithe figure are Bubba and Carlos who want to beat his butt.
Reply:My last, late Husband's middle name was Leander, His older Sister picked it out for him when he was born. He just despised it all his life. Pick a name for the uniqueness and originality you hope your child will embrace thoughout their life or will aspire to.
Reply:I like Leander best. Good for you for choosing an unusual name.
Reply:Well if you really want to go for an untraditional name like that, I like Lysander. But trust me when I say, having a very old-fashioned name is not fun on the child. Especially this day and age where children are picked for every little thing.
Reply:I think names are important for a child and your selection is quite unusual I don't think anyone can comment as your the mother and will ultimately decide.


But please remember this will be the child's name for the rest of it's life and other children can be cruel.


Look at all these celebrities that get ridiculed for calling there children silly names just a little warning


But Good Luck in finding the perfect name
Reply:What's wrong with strong traditional names , like Thomas, James or Edward no ones using them any more, so the kid wouldd still have a special name
Reply:Oh, my. A boy will be in for a rough ride with any of these names.