[lifesaver]

Irish first and last name?

Do they want him to grow up to be a fireman or something?

Give his ass a normal name. (Some of those in that list are normal...Kyle, Patrick, Ryan, Michael, Kevin)

You dont want that kid to grow up being the kid who could never find anything pre-printed with his name on it, or the kid who no one could ever spell his name right (at school... at kiddie birthday parties, etc...). Parents all think its cute and a touching nod to the 'old country' BUT how many people are irish enough to appreciate it? Most everyone he interacts with wont be irish and just wont get it or be able to spell it. (remember, he doesnt live in Dublin) Example: my sister is named Megan. But parents think they have to be cute or original and I have seen her name spelled about 17,000 different ways. There is really only a few ways to spell it. Its either Megan or Meghan. Ive seen wierd ass shit like Mahgan, Maegann, Mehgan, Meeghan, et. al. Thats just foolishness. If you have to add a touch of gaelic, throw it in as the middle name.

I have an ethnic last name and its a pain in the ass. Always has been, always will be. I cant imagine having an ethnic ass first name too.

It wouldnt be as bad as a first name if he grew up in chicago or NY, but if he is going to grow up St. Louis, Tampa, Houston or OKC, you might as well just name him 'Aim the dodgeball right at my head.'