There are many popular suffixes for names, and -ing is not one of them. Maybe it sounds too much like a verb, but hey, we've got those too. There's Chase, but not Chasing; Dash, but not Dashing; and Hope, but not Hoping. The names that do end in -ing sound much less like verbs, and work much better than Chasing. Take a look.
Aishling- She may end in -ing, but don't pronounce her like that. This Irish name is said ASH-lyn.
Banning- Unlike the rest of these names on the list, Banning is an action (and not an entirely pleasant one). But if you can get over that fact, he makes a great, unique name.
Benning- So maybe Banning is a little harsh. Benning super similar, but with the nickname Ben, and without the negative connotations.
Downing- He's a surname that would work nicely if he was Mom's maiden name. Otherwise he might seem a bit obscure to some people.
Harding- A presidential surname that is seldom heard. If we can use Nixon and McKinley, why not Harding?
Irving- Irving is the old man of the group. I agree, he sounds super dated, but is it too early to put him on the "Never Coming Back" list?
King- Title names have been on the rise lately (Deacon, Duke, Judge), King included. He may be a simple name, but it's a lot to live up to.
Lansing- I've never been to Lansing, Michigan, so I don't know if this
State Capital name is worthy of giving to a child. Maybe if it's your hometown.
Sperling- He's a type of squash that would be a fun name for the son (or even a daughter) of a chef.
Spring- The neglected season name. Is it because of her -ing ending? I happen to prefer the Spanish version Primavera myself.
Sterling- A silver-tinged name that's a bit out of style. He's definitely still usable though.
