Rory

[marmiteontoast76]

We had pretty much settled on the name Rory for a boy, but now I'm having a wobble.

Our other DC have popular names - one trendy and one classic. We want something a little less popular for DC3 and one that is not about to rocket in popularity. I don't actually know any little Rorys but I've read on here that it's getting quite popular now.

Do you know lots of Rorys?...and would you consider it a fairly classic name?

[spanisharmada]

Love it, don't know any. I don't know that it's a classic name, I'd more say its an... established name?

[AdorabeezleWinterpop]

I know two under three. Lovely name!

[Frogqueen13]

Rory is our chosen boys name was 'Rory jack' alternatives were Toby Lewis and Lewis James

[marmiteontoast76]

Thanks Spanish. Think I agree with you. Established is good, just want to avoid trendy.

[marmiteontoast76]

Middle name would be James by the way.

[SnakeyMcBadass]

I have a 12 year old Rory. He's the only one we know. He bloody hates that racing car, though.

[silverglitterpisser]

I like it, Laurie is similar n nice too but not gaining in popularity like Rory .

[EmmaWoodlouse]

I think Rory is an excellent name. I wouldn't call it classic exactly, but it is well established without being stuffy - I think it would fit in well with both classic and trendier names in the family.

[marmiteontoast76]

Yes that annoying theme tune. Haven't noticed it on tv for a while though so hopefully it's disappeared.

[EmmaWoodlouse]

Oh, cross post - would just like to add that I think Rory James is a very nice combination.

[marmiteontoast76]

Yes Silver - really like Laurie too! It's actually next down on our list. Only prob is DH has uncle Laurence/Larry and maybe it's a bit close to that.

[Highlandbird]

Quite common in Scotland, I know a few. But good, strong name though I love it!

[marmiteontoast76]

Thanks Woodlouse. Rory James just feels right. I don't want to be wobbling about it.

[marmiteontoast76]

All positive comments so far.

Noticed on darker green names thingy it's been hovering around the 100 mark for about a decade. It's suddenly jumped up on todays ONS list though.

Yes I'm over-thinking.

[Enkopkaffetak]

I know 5 who have got different variations in the spelling of Rory. They are between 2 and 18.

Personally I prefer Rhuaridh to Rory

I would agree it is an established name. I suspect it will rise a bit more but not likely to hit the 20's ever.

[Daphnedolittle]

Great name. Know Rorys of all different ages, but not overly popular.

[marmiteontoast76]

Thanks, these comments have made me feel much better. Only a couple of weeks until scan when we will find out if we have a Rory or a Rosa.

[DramaAlpaca]

Love it, and Rory James is great.

[Topsyloulou]

I've got a Rory and I don't know any others. Lots of people have said what a lovely name it is & they don't know any others. He was very nearly Rufus until about a week before he arrived & Rory was only decided on the way to hospital to be induced!

[CakeRattleandRoll]

Great name. As is Rosa.

[pilates]

Rory is great and Rory James perfect.

Also love Rosa and marmite .

[Coffeemarkone]

I love the name Rory or Rhuraigh or whatever it is, lovely name.
Just dont use it if, like me, you cannot say your R's pwoperly

[Glindathegoodwitch]

Ruari James is lovely if you fancy an alternative spelling!

[fuckweasel]

Ruairidh (and the many Gaelic various spellings) is not pronounced the same as Rory. It's more Roor-ree.

[lilyb84]

LOVE the name Rory and have done since having a bit of a crush on a character in an old cartoon strip (possibly from one of my mum's circa 1960 girls' mags!) but DH isn't keen so it's off the list for us. I think Rory James is a gorgeous name. Rosa is lovely too