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Opinions on my top choice boys name please...

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chainedtothedesk · 31/08/2010 09:37

We think we have decided on our son's name but I'd like your opinions...I just don't know if I'm brave enough to go with it even though I love it! I'm worrying that (although I've liked it for years) I might go off it in a few years and it might sound dated as I think it is becoming fashionable again...

ok, so my first choice name is Milo. Middle name would be Patrick after my Dad and our surname is one syllable.

I am worrying about what others will think of it...so waiting until he arrives to stop relatives putting me off the name with comments such as 'Milo? Where did you get that from?' Or 'Isn't that one of the characters of that kids show...?'

Possible stand-by names are Leo or Max, though i think Max would be too short and I don't absolutely love it, just quite like it.

Opinions Please!

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chainedtothedesk · 31/08/2010 10:06

Thanks for your replies.

Wouldn't use Patrick as a first name, while I want to acknowledge my Dad somehow it seems unfair not to give a unique little person a 'unique' name, as in one that is not already used in the immediate family.

Doobydoo, what does your Milo think of his name? (or is he too young to have an opinion?). I have only heard of one other Milo and that was in a park so doesn't really count.

theagedparent - really hope you're right about Tweenies, we had considered this name 3 years ago thinking it couldn't possibly last much longer (we had a girl in the end though!)

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MummyLovesSadie · 31/08/2010 10:05

Milo is a good name, I know a little Milo of about 3 years old. Nothing at all wrong with it. If you love it, use it. Peoples' association of the name will soon be of your son rather than the Tweenies character.

theagedparent · 31/08/2010 09:51

Milo is a great name. The tweenies won't be around for much longer anyway

Doobydoo · 31/08/2010 09:45

I have a Milo.IMO Daft people refer to TweeniesSmile
Am more concerned that Boris Johnson's son is called MiloGrin
Go with what you want!

seeker · 31/08/2010 09:43

We know a Milo - and he does get the Tweenie references, I'm afraid. Has done all his school life and is now 14. But he was named just as the programme was at its most popular - it was a bit like naming your child Peppa back in the day! Not sure it's such a popular show now.

What about Patrick Milo instead? But I would say that, wouldn't I.........

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