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Phoenix or Griffin?

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LampLight2016 · 09/10/2016 14:25

Our son has been here a week, but we still can't pick between these 2.

Which one do you prefer? Smile

We have a daughter named Harmony.

We know our liked names aren't to everyone's tastes, but oh well!

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MrsHathaway · 09/10/2016 14:26

Griffin by a mile.

Congratulations on his safe arrival!

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Couchpotato3 · 09/10/2016 14:26

Griffin (Griff for short?)

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PawWavingCat · 09/10/2016 14:27

Griffin for sure.

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Madbengalmum · 09/10/2016 14:29

Sorry dislike both, but griffin is more bearable.
Think Phoenix is naff though.

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Cluesue · 09/10/2016 14:30

Definitely Griffin

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DoloresVanCartier · 09/10/2016 14:30

Aren't they both mythical creatures?
Neither for me I'm afraid.

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Loyly · 09/10/2016 14:33

Griffin

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LampLight2016 · 09/10/2016 14:33

I already said that people might not like them, no need to say really, unless you have a preference (for future people who will comment!!!)

Thanks everyone Smile

Yes, I assume he'll be Griff

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Dorabella · 09/10/2016 14:38

LOVE the name Griffin!
Congrats

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GazingAtStars · 09/10/2016 14:40

Griffin

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daisiesinherfootsteps · 09/10/2016 14:42

Griffin. Once you get used to it (I know a teenage one) Griffin does actually sound like a normal enough name on a boy that other kids will get used to. Phoenix will set him up for a lifetime of difficulty. Griffin also goes better with Harmony.

Trying to be polite as you clearly don't want our opinions on the names themselves. We have very different tastes Grin

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Chinlo · 09/10/2016 15:39

Both are a little too out there for me to use, but I do actually like both. I think Griffin is a little more manly, so that gets my vote.

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UnicornPee · 09/10/2016 16:33

Where I live The Griffin is the roughest pub in town so I just think of that and therefore hate it.
Phoenix is cute.

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 09/10/2016 16:34

I like Pheonix

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TaggieRR · 09/10/2016 16:34

Griffin!

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Sophronia · 09/10/2016 16:44

Griffin

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MotherDuckSaid · 09/10/2016 16:45

What about gethin ?
I know a bro and sis called griffin and phoenix

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CakeRattleandRoll · 09/10/2016 16:47

Griffin

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Chewbecca · 09/10/2016 16:48

To me, Griffin is a boy's name, Phoenix is girl's

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Foxtato · 09/10/2016 16:59

Definitely Griffin! Smile

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Batteriesallgone · 09/10/2016 17:00

Phoenix is unisex so depends if that influences your choice. I only know female Phoenixs (what is the correct plural?).

Prefer Griffin I think although Griffin is also a surname which I'm generally not keen on for first names.

So....dunno? Not helpful sorry Blush

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Evergreen17 · 09/10/2016 17:01

I like Phoenix a lot

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pinocchiosnose · 09/10/2016 17:02

Im going to go against the grain and say Phoenix . Griffin just makes me think of Peter Griffin from family guy while Phoenix brings images of Joaquin and River :)

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wherethewildrosesgrow · 09/10/2016 17:09

griffin is better phoenix might get shortened to 'fee' or nic/nix, which is fine if you don't mind this, there are loads of names I like, but I'm put off by the shortened versions, you wont be able to stop this as they get older

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DramaAlpaca · 09/10/2016 17:10

Griffin

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