You are expecting a baby boy in December, and are on the hunt for the perfect soft boy name. The baby will take your husband's last name, which is monosyllabic and German -- while you love the last name, it does have a harsher sound so you are looking to pair it with a soft first name. Additionally, the last name begins with S, so first names ending in S are out, in your opinion, for flow reasons. (Many names ending in X or Z have this same issue as well, you've found.) Your style is somewhat unusual without being over the top. And, no made up names, please. Here are some names you like to give an idea of the style: