Vincent, Christopher or Peter?

[Decaffstilltastesweird]

We've just found out we are having a boy !

We have narrowed it down to one of these three names, (we have been through sooooo many names and these are the only three we can agree on, so it probably isn't worth asking for any more suggestions ATM);

Vincent
Christopher (Kit at home, until he's old enough to choose a nickname/ shortening)
Peter

Middle name will be Wilfred, Alfred or Albert. Surname is a common, two syllable name.

We already have a DD, named Emma.

[MrsC2012x]

I really like Vincent it's classic and stylish at the same time x

[Glumglowworm]

Christopher

[LynetteScavo]

Vincent - brilliant name, by far the best of the 3.

[harrietm87]

Christopher

[BigBairyHollocks]

Peter

[Artus]

What about Price, Cushing or Lee?

[Decaffstilltastesweird]

artus

I'll suggest them to DH as middle names along with Van Gogh and Walken !

I think Christopher is in the lead. That's DH's favourite too, but neither of us are mad about Chris as a shortening; we know too many! I think these days he'll be more likely to get Kit anyway, but I suppose he'd have options when he got older.

[Artus]

Sorry - Hammer film fan here. Vincent is a great name though.

[countycouncil]

Love Vincent and 'Vinnie' is a cute nickname

[Middleoftheroad]

Always loved Vincent, though be prepared for it to be shortened to Vince!

[Decaffstilltastesweird]

Vincent (Vinnie / Vince) is my favourite, but I also have a soft spot for Peter. Christopher too, it's just the Chris thing...

[BewareOfTheToddler]

Christopher Albert, or Christopher Alfred, is lovely. Peter would be my second choice, not keen on Vincent personally.

[grufallosfriend]

Vincent! Cool and classic.

I too find Chris a little dated

[Jooni]

I like Christopher, but if you don't like Chris (still the most obvious shortening IMO) and wouldn't be happy if he ended up being called that then I'd pick something else.

Peter is lovely and very unusual for babies these days without feeling too old-fashioned or dated.

[mondler]

Congrats!

My friend had a Vincent whose 3 now and the name has really grown on me. Vincent Albert or Vincent Alfred sound lovely.

Second favourite is Christopher. It's difficult though if you really dislike Chris but as you say these days 'Kit' seems much more fashionable for the NN. Christopher would suit any of your chosen middle names IMO.

[greendale17]

Christopher.

Hate Vincent aka Vinnie- urgh!

[SuperBeagle]

I think Vincent is the most "timeless" of the three in a sense, because it isn't, and hasn't ever been, particularly popular. Both Christopher and Peter have had significant bursts in popularity followed by lows. I think people may make assumptions about age if they read Christopher or Peter on a piece of paper (and mostly be accurate), but the variation in guesses would be greater if they saw Vincent.

So, I'd choose Vincent. But I don't dislike Peter or Christopher. Prefer Christopher, as Peter gets pronounced "peeder" where I live.

[histinyhandsarefrozen]

i haven't heard of a baby peter since 1971.

I think peter will make everyone smile. And it's easy to spell. Passes the stupid high court judge test too.

[Summerisdone]

I love Vincent, especially Vinnie as nickname.
I don't like either Peter/Pete or Christopher/Chris but I love Kit as a nickname for Christopher.

[ScarletSienna]

I really dislike Vincent. It's so dreary-there's a good reason it has never been popular IMO.

Love Christopher and Peter though. Kit is a great nn too.

[indigo13]

I like Peter the most

[MummytoCSJH]

Congrats! I think Vincent is lovely. There are a lot of Christophers and Peters.

[JoyceDivision]

Vincent Price
Christopher Lee
Peter Cushing

I like Peter best.

[ilivebythesea]

Christopher, definitely, but known as Kit.