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[quote=Anonymous]Well, Orion is pretty heroic---except for that he raped or attempted to rape someone while drunk, and that's why he was blinded (in the Iliad).  So check that -it deserves further research to see if he was remorseful or not; other than that, he seems pretty studly.

It wouldn't be a mistake IF you got your DH's agreement that he be called by nickname Ryan.

OP, this is what I would do.  I'd search ancient Greek and Roman names.  I know there is at least one website for this because I checked it while pregnant.  
Also do a google search for ancient Greek and Roman heroes.  (Assuming that's why DH likes the name; if he's just into constellation names, do a search on constellation names…which are often names from ancient Greek or Roman mythology)

If you find something you like, check Wikipedia to start, to see what that "person's" story is (the myth).

Then google it to make sure someone hasn't turned it into a brand or product name (case in point, my DH loved "Aurora" who is goddess of the dawn--nice, but it's also a bathroom tissue brand.  Of course the heroic name Ajax has been ruined for the same reason.  And Nike.)

Also here is one to consider: we didn't have a boy, but short on our boy list was Trajan (nn Trey).  Same idea; has history; it's unusual….but find the normal nn.

Let us know what you decide, OP!

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