Help me choose a name for my story?

Question

The main guy in my story was born in 1934, and therefore is a teenager in the 50's. I put together a short list of names from the government database of baby names in 1934, and need help choosing. Also, though, if anyone has any better suggestions, I'll definitely consider them. Here's the list:

Charles
Carter
Alden
James
Oliver
Joseph

If it helps make a choice, the main female character is Ruthie, a nickname for Ruth (obviously).
Thanks for the help!

Elissa. · Accepted Answer

I think either Charles, James or Oliver. They're simple names, but also the type of name I like seeing when I read books.

R.S. · Answer

My suggestion would be Carter. Like Charles, it goes well with Ruthie. It sounds more American and less British (to me of course). Another reason - Carter ends with R with which Ruthie starts.

Anonymous · Answer

I think that Oliver would be the best match with Ruthie. As long as your story is in no way like Oliver Twist because that would be weird.

■ Jessie ■ · Answer

Not Oliver, it would probably remind to many readers of Oliver Twist, although that's just my opinion. I like Charles. Although it would help to use the character's personality to decide.

A Dancing Flame · Answer

Charles would go great with Ruthie, it just sounds better.

boxoftictacs · Answer

I like Alden and Carter.
Also how about: Jared, Eli, Aikan

Anonymous · Answer

Barack OBama

doggie luver · Answer

Oliver or Carter. 

Good luck ;P

Anonymous · Answer

I love carter or what about Jon, my grandparents were jon and ruth and they were teens around that time, just a suggestion. I would love to here your opinion on what I should call my book http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar.3RpBzoD4a.Uj4odZPImuf5HNG;_ylv=3?qid=20091230151212AAG7c3x 
Thanks, good luck !!!

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