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Opinions on my boys names list?

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WorkingMum24 · 07/08/2017 10:09

Think were pretty settled on a girls name so just playing with the ideas for boys names. What are you favourites/what ones do you hate?

Thanksss!!

Chase
Jackson
Kason
Lawson
Grayson
Jake
Conrad
Dean
Jenson
Mason
Preston
Carson
Samson

I realise how most of them are pretty similar now I have typed them all out Grin if it helps, surname is Wilce, pronounced similar to 'will-s'

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PanannyPanoo · 07/08/2017 10:10

I like Jake best.

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WorkingMum24 · 07/08/2017 10:13

When I suggested Jake my OH loved it, but I'm worried its a very popular name?

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WorkingMum24 · 07/08/2017 10:15

Also, would it be best to register him as Jake or Jacob and just shorten it to Jake?

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NipInTheAir · 07/08/2017 10:16

I think the only usable name on that list is Conrad.

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WorkingMum24 · 07/08/2017 10:19

Usable in terms of a name in general or with the surname?

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 07/08/2017 10:21

Conrad is gorgeous. Jake's passable.
The others are awful sorry, especially Mason and Jensen To me theyre just Naughty names, with parents who let them do as they please.
We all build up a perception when we hear a name.

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WorkingMum24 · 07/08/2017 10:23

I see that now you mention it! Thank you for being honest Grin

Didn't realise how much I like Conrad......

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17caterpillars1mouse · 07/08/2017 10:30

Chase - a distant family member has just had a baby Chase. I can't say i like it and it hasn't had the greatest response from family (though not voiced to the parents obviously)

Jackson - it's ok but I prefer just Jack. The spelling also looks too much like a surname to me. An old school name has a Jaxon which is less surname looking but I still just prefer Jack

Kason - awful

Lawson - dislike. Too surnamey
Grayson- I prefer just Grey

Jake - like Jacob but dislike Jake

Conrad - nice. The best so far

Dean - very dated

Jenson - button. I like him but dislike the name

Mason - better than Jason
Preston - eurgh
Carson - ditto

Samson - love. Such a classic. Doesn't seem to fit your style though despite the son at the end

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WorkingMum24 · 07/08/2017 10:35

Very interesting thank you Grin surprising how much asking complete stranger's opinions makes your own opinion more known!

I think I love Conrad the most, which I didn't think when I posted this so hope the OH agrees! Smile

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 07/08/2017 11:47

❤️ Conrad, such a great name, love Rad as a shortening.
Another name I like, is Cole.
From your list, I only like Mason, or Jack is cool, but not Jackson.

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EverythingEverywhere1234 · 07/08/2017 11:51

I like Mason, Chase and Jensen. They aren't necessarily names I would choose for my own DC, I'm too boring traditional but I think they are nice names Smile That being said, I am not really sure Chase goes with your surname. Might be too same-y?

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MissBax · 07/08/2017 11:52

I don't like any names that sound like surnames (sorry!) so for me the favourites would be - Jake and Dean. Jake is probably my favourite of those.

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Annabelle4 · 07/08/2017 11:54

Chase is one of the Paw Patrol dogs. That might not bother you but my 3 yo and every other toddler I know is obsessed with them.
Actually, maybe that would be cool? Having a chase in your nursery class?

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Mulch · 07/08/2017 12:01

I like Conrad and Samson

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totorosfluffytummy · 07/08/2017 12:13

I like Jake, Conrad, Samson & Mason Smile

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Bubblesoup · 07/08/2017 12:28

I only like Jake and Samson on that list, sorry

I also associate chase with the Paw Patrol!

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Oly5 · 07/08/2017 12:31

Jake and Conrad

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Jooni · 07/08/2017 14:18

Samson is utterly fabulous! One of my favourite names. I quite like Conrad too, and Jake is nice if a little dull. How about Joss?

The others aren't really to my liking, but I think we have very different tastes.

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pilates · 07/08/2017 14:23

Only like Jake

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glowwormsunite · 07/08/2017 16:50

From your list it's got to be either Conrad (cool name!) nn Rad! Also 💙 Samson - it was on my shortlist - nn Sonny. Really, really dislike the majority of your others. Jake is fine but a bit meh.

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LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 07/08/2017 16:57

I really like Grayson. Gray is a great nickname. We would be considering Grayson/Harrison if DH's stupid surname didn't end in 'son'.

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MollyHuaCha · 07/08/2017 21:45

From your list I would only consider Conrad and Jake.

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Sophronia · 07/08/2017 23:36

Conrad is definitely the best name on the list!

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