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Honest opinions please...

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badcoverversion · 28/09/2010 16:04

So here's what I've got my hormonal heart set on thus far,

Boys

#1 Seth Angus

Albert
Dexter
Gregor
Henry
Leonard
Rufus
Stanley

Girls

#1 Audrey, possible Mae or Blythe as a middle name.

Edie
Ingrid
Margot
Martha

We already have a son named Noah Winston and have yet to find out the sex of current bebe (although I intend on doing so).

Our surname begins with A, is 4 syllables, very Scottish and also a popular boys forename. I don't know if an alliterative forename sounds cool or ridiculous...but I did originally have Alasdair and Agnes on the lists and have discarded both as they don't seem to 'scan'. Audrey and Albert sound fine though (IMO).

All thoughts and opinions welcome...

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coraltoes · 01/10/2010 14:01

I love Audrey Mae!!

emmyloulou · 01/10/2010 12:40

Oh yes, Stanley is quite popular but Mae, yes loads of little girls with something-Mae.

MrsJohnDeere · 01/10/2010 12:33

Boys:
love Henry
like Gregor and Albert

Love all your girls' names (but not Mae)

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badcoverversion · 01/10/2010 12:30

emmyloulou

I'm getting the impression that it's used a lot...I wasn't aware of this.

I also didn't realise the popularity of Martha or Stanley.

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emmyloulou · 01/10/2010 12:24

I like Henry, I really dislike Mae for a middle/double barelled name, it's everywhere.

BellaBearisWideAwake · 01/10/2010 12:22

I adore Seth (I have one)

ImWithStupid · 01/10/2010 12:20

From your list I don't honestly love any of your boys names but I do like Stanley a lot.

From your girls list I love, love love Ingrid, wish I'd thought of it... to late now!

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badcoverversion · 01/10/2010 12:17

Thanks everyone.

My OH has vetoed quite a few of the choices already...

Albert, Dexter and Edie.

He's also not keen on calling the LO Seth as we live in the North of England and he will most likely be called "Seff" by his peers...reasonable enough I suppose.

Rufus has also got the cold shoulder...even though he's also quite the fan of Mr Wainwright. He just thinks it may cause him problems in school...again, perfectly reasonable.

We are quite set on Audrey Blythe at the moment and looking at Angus as a first name. Still loving Lenny and OH made a few suggestions in the shape of Otto (which I haven't quite got my head around yet) and Saul.

I'm sure this one is set to run and run right up until I'm ready to pop!

Thanks again.

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allbie · 30/09/2010 10:45

Lovely names, every one of them!

gallicgirl · 29/09/2010 18:50

I like Seth but I hope you don't live in an area where people tend to pronounce th as f.

I also love Audrey. It might sound old-fashioned initially but I think a little girl would grow into it IYSWIM

I really like Ingrid too (might pinch it for my list )

Ineedsomesleep · 29/09/2010 14:26

Actually Gregor is growing on me.

Sunlightdances · 28/09/2010 21:41

Love all your boys' names except Rufus - I think it's because I knew a dog called Rufus once...

I think of Audrey as quite old-fashioned, but looking at your other names, that seems to be what you're going for! I think Blythe is far more unusual and interesting for a middle name - I love it. Margot will always make me think of The Good Life.

BelligerentGhoul · 28/09/2010 20:18

I like Gregor, Edie, Martha and Ingrid.

smother · 28/09/2010 20:17

Actually, on reflection, my fav boys' name from your list is Seth or Stanley

DuelingFanjo · 28/09/2010 20:17

Stanley, Edie and Martha are my favourites

smother · 28/09/2010 20:15

#1 Seth Angus - nice and refreshing somehow, even though I wouldn't use the name myself... it's growing on me as I type actually....

Albert - like this, esp Bertie
Dexter - ooh no
Gregor - like this - why is it so much nicer than gregory?!
Henry - don't like (hooray...)
Leonard - like and the most original I think
Rufus - like a lot, prob my favourite of your list
Stanley - like a lot

Girls

#1 Audrey, possible Mae or Blythe as a middle name - really lovely, Mae is a bit over-used at the moment, Audrey is fantastic

Edie - yep, love this, although quite popular
Ingrid - love this too
Margot - ooh yes, really really like this one
Martha - the most popular on your list but I love it nonetheless... and it's NOT frumpy!! it's beautiful!

but don't listen to anyone here, go with what you love!

pointydog · 28/09/2010 18:31

#1 Seth Angus - prefer Angus as first name. Seth is farmer/weirdo

Albert - old man from London town
Dexter - new kid on teh block
Gregor - prim Scot
Henry - prim
Leonard - a littel sleazy
Rufus - rruuff
Stanley - see albert

Girls

#1 Audrey, possible Mae or Blythe as a middle name. - outdated

Edie - like the sound of this, like the sound of Edith
Ingrid - german
Margot - good life
Martha - a bit apron and apple pie

Ineedsomesleep · 28/09/2010 18:28

Love Angus too, if only I could talk DH into DC number 3......

Ineedsomesleep · 28/09/2010 18:22

Didn't mean to have a go at Audrey Roberts, I think she is fab

Smilehighclub · 28/09/2010 18:18

Of your boys list I LOVE leonard, Henry, Rufus.

Girls: Audrey is fabulous! The others are ok too but Audrey is gorgeous.

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badcoverversion · 28/09/2010 18:10

...and I do like Angus Seth but feel that Seth Angus works better with our surname.

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badcoverversion · 28/09/2010 18:09

Ineedsomesleep

We live in Salford...so yes, perhaps Rufus should be thrown on the backburner until we up sticks or something. It was my original choice for DS (now 2 years, 7 mths) mainly due to my unhealthy fascination with young Mr Wainwright.

...and Audrey Roberts is far classier than the French bird or her what was in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

The inspiration for Audrey actually stems from Little Shop Of Horrors being my favourite film as a wee one.

I didn't realise that Martha was a popular name these days...you learn something new every day!

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Minione · 28/09/2010 17:58

Love Seth Angus!

Love Audrey Blythe!

Ineedsomesleep · 28/09/2010 17:53

Seth Angus, do like but if it was me I'd choose Angus Seth

Albert - love
Dexter - I wouldn't choose it.
Gregor - same as Dexter.
Henry - Love.
Leonard - Love.
Rufus - Love but if you live in the North West like me he'd have to toughen up pretty quick.
Stanley - love.

Girls

#1 Audrey, love but for some reason Coranation Street always comes to mind before Tautou or Hepburn.
Edie - too much like Evie.
Ingrid - ok
Margot - Love
Martha - too popular for my taste.

theagedparent · 28/09/2010 17:41

Leonard and Audrey are lovely

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