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What do you think of Matthew?

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 06:56

Thinking of Matthew Geroge Oliver?Three names but I think they sound good together?

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annandale · 08/02/2016 06:59

Fantastic name, classic but a bit under used at the moment. I was always anti three names as opposed to two, but then used three for my ds Grin Sounds great, why not try it out for a few days, see how it sticks.

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HelpfulChap · 08/02/2016 06:59

Three classic names. Can't go wrong there. Personally I would spell it George buy I know what you youngsters are like with your wacky names Wink

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 07:06

Miss print ment George

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sphinxster · 08/02/2016 07:07

Lovely names.

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mrsschu · 08/02/2016 07:10

Matthew is a great name. Classic but underused now and with potential for some nice nn's. Your middle names aren't really my taste but it all sounds fine together.

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Lolimax · 08/02/2016 07:14

My 18 yr old DS has just changed his whole name, surname included (no contact with father) and his name is now Matthew!

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 07:17

I could see a boy would like to be called Matthew.Thank you,

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MrsFrankieHeck · 08/02/2016 07:19

It's still used a lot around here. Lots of Matts, Mattys etc.

I'm not keen on it, bit meh.

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 07:33

Thanks for your comments.

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madmotherof2 · 08/02/2016 07:36

My eldest is Mathew, now known as Mat

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 07:37

By everyone?

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Xmasbaby11 · 08/02/2016 07:44

Matthew is nice. Be prepared for it to be shortened to Matt . Prefer Oliver as a middle name - two is overkill.

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madmotherof2 · 08/02/2016 08:15

Yes most People, that was his request

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CrystalMcPistol · 08/02/2016 10:50

Very popular in Ireland, think it might even have been the most popular boys name a couple of years ago.

It's an okay name.

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pilates · 08/02/2016 11:07

Lovely, I think the three names sound great together.

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CiderwithBuda · 08/02/2016 11:13

Bit biased but i like it! Mine is Matthew at home but Matt at school and to friends.

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 11:55

I think he would always be Matthew to me too ,probably Matt at school that seems so far off thought.

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Sophronia · 08/02/2016 11:58

Matthew is lovely

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 12:50

I think it is going to be his name,but I'II know for sure when I see him.

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Dreamimgofmyholiday · 08/02/2016 13:42

I don't know many Matthews,what kind of boy do you think of when you hear Matthew?

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mrsjskelton · 08/02/2016 13:48

Lovely!

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Pipilangstrumpf · 08/02/2016 14:29

It's a good solid name, but I don't like the (inevitable?) nickname Matt..

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fleurdelacourt · 08/02/2016 14:31

I have a Matthew. It's a great, solid boys name - I was expecting more 'meh' type comments as there is a large MN contingent who prefer more unique names (Quentin anyone?!)

For me - I like that it's not super popular right now, but I also like that it's traditional. As long as you're 100% fine with all his friends calling him Matt as he grows up (there is no escape IMO) then go for it.

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Pipilangstrumpf · 08/02/2016 15:06

We actually have a Quentin! Still like the name Matthew Smile

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weegiemum · 08/02/2016 15:09

Dd1 was going to be Matthew

Ds - we changed our mind at that point

Then dd2 was going to be Matthew.

I like it but we never got to use it!

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