only 8 days to go - Connor or Conrad??

[KMR281]

due Dec 29th, have 2 boys already (Christian and Samuel). Picked out 2 girls names that we like (Merryn or Meredith) and are a bit stuck for boys names - have William, but suddenly thinking of Connor or Conrad? What do you think?? Is Conrad a bit 1920s communist comrade?! Connor was in top 25 boys names last year, Conrad doesn't feature, but yet is easy to spell etc.
Impartial advice required! TIA.

[SquealyB]

We had selected Conor (original irish sp) as possible name for DC1 expected in Jan. Although I love the name I got cold feet in the last couple of weeks and changed our mind as it does seem to be very popular and the last few weeks I have seen a fair few chavvy parents out screaming "Conor don't touch that" etc in the supermarket. Have to confess it put me right off!

I think Conrad is a pretty cool alternative and I have to say I prefer it to William.

[almapudden]

Conrad. Connor is overused and a bit chavvy.

[lidlqueen]

Conrad, ditto alma

[PersonalClown]

Oi You cheeky bunch of vipers!! I have a Connor.

It was a compromise with the traditional Irish GPs. They wanted Seamus, I wanted Caleb.
If I knew his fucker of a father was going to disappear by the time my Toad was 1, I'd have had my choice

[SquealyB]

Clown I LOVE the name Conor hence why it was our number one boys choice and it is popular for a reason. So it is a shame that some people are dragging it down!

[baskingseals]

Conrad is very cool. i would choose Conrad.

[GinSoakedMulberryBush]

Conor is not chavy. It is a legend name for goodness sake. There are other cultures besides The British culture of kings, queens etc.

Conrad is not as classic. Bit smug perhaps. But I like it.

[SquealyB]

Gin I don't think anyone was denigrating any other culture here, even though a name may have specific culture background and history modern connotations and perceptions are an equally valid consideration.

[ShowOfHands]

William by a country mile. I do know a lovely Konrad though (not English). I know a Conner and a Connor in the same class and both are very spirited. Just prefer William.

[GinSoakedMulberryBush]

People don't realise that's what they're doing, but there is a train of thought in the UK that any Irish name is a chav choice. And perhaps if that is how it is perceived then what is the difference? It's like James or Jack or Michael here.

[MunchkinsMumof2]

Conrad

[SquealyB]

Gin I hope not a we have Irish names picked for our DC . There are lots of English names that I would never used because in IMO they are too chavvy/posh/out there. I think it can apply regardless of the cultural background (for example see the thread on the name Ruby). Plus it is a good thing we don't all like the same names or life would be terribly confusing!

[AgathaTrunchbull]

We've got Conrad picked out for if we ever have a boy. He'll be a tiny, icky bit German. It means something like 'wise counsel'. Connor's just a bit commonly used for my taste.

[babyblabber]

Conor. Gorgeous name, that's why it's popular. Hate the spelling with 2 Ns though, looks like a wrong Americanized version.

[flowerygirl]

I think Conrad is more masculine, I would choose it over Conor!

[MamaMary]

Conor

[KMR281]

ta for the comments! Seems Connor (or Conor) is more popular than Conrad, just. I guess we'd prob shorten either to Con. Kind of like the wild irish feel of Connor, and Conrad feels a bit more buttoned-up, but then, I am mega-preggers, so bit bonkers just now!
oh, and ShowofHands - William would be middle name if we go for Connor/Conrad, as was my paternal grandfather's name, as well as being rather classically nice!

[toomuch2young]

Conor.
Good Irish name.
Good luck

[bigbluebump]

Conrad is much nicer and more interesting than Conor!

Are you sure you want to shorten to Con ?

[mayanna234]

"Conrad. Connor is overused and a bit chavvy. "

I agree with that. Conrad is a great name!

[mayanna234]

And Conrad is nicer than William imo (which may well get teased with Willy).

[HappyAsASandboy]

I would stick with William as I think it's the nicest (by a long way). I would also rather avoid two of three boys having the same initial.

[LaTrucha]

What about Cory?

[jellybeans]

Connor for sure

[fruityxmasAbuHamzamouse]

I love the name Connor.