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Help! Theo, Joel, Rory...

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eth37 · 01/10/2010 12:29

These are the only three names I like for DS2. I think at the minute, Rory is fave, but I would welcome other suggestions, or thoughts. I really like Max but it would sound totally ridiculous with out surname What do you think?

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EightiesChick · 28/10/2010 20:25

Does your DH have names that he likes himself, or is he just saying he doesn't like yours? I would keep Rory on the table, mentally speaking, if it were me.

Psychommead · 28/10/2010 15:59

Love Rory.

Rory Philip
Rory Elliot
Rory Sebastian

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eth37 · 28/10/2010 13:55

Hi all and thanks for your responses. I am feeling gutted today, as had another big 'name talk' with DH last night and he is now saying, after I thought we had a final three, that he is not hot on ANY of them. Ruled Theo out as that was his least favourite but I am not sure we will ever agree. Grrrrrr. Feel like I am back to square one. Unless I can get my evil way in the next couple of months! Or maybe I just call him Rory Joel from day one and tell DH I can't see him being anything else, and wait for him to get used to it! Grin

If we had a third, it had better be a girl!

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daimbardiva · 27/10/2010 14:19

I have a Rory - currently struggling to think of a boy's name we like as much in case no. 2 is a boy too...

notasize10yetbutoneday · 27/10/2010 11:54

My DH is called Rory! So definitely a vote from me.

MissHavishamsDress · 27/10/2010 10:30

The names are nice, I used to love both Theo and Joel, but that was in the 80s. If I had a son named Theodore I think I'd like to name him Teddy, that's adorable.

How about Rudy?
I like Saul too.
or Leander/ Lysander (wild cards)

smother · 27/10/2010 09:32

I love them all. Theo is probably my favourite on paper but as others have said, there are loads of them around and so it has become a bit of a non-name. Max is the same re popularity so don't worry about not being able to have it!

I think Rory Joel would be great - a fantastic name in fact.

MoppingMummy · 26/10/2010 09:25

Joel Alexander. I like Joel, but it's probably more popular than Rory at the moment.

EightiesChick · 26/10/2010 00:03

Definitely Rory. I love it. The other 2 names are also nice though.

metromum · 25/10/2010 23:53

Love Joel and Rory:

Rory Joel

buttonmoon78 · 25/10/2010 22:52

I have a Joel David. I love it. And him Grin

PanicMode · 06/10/2010 19:01

Oh, and re Max - we almost chose Max instead of Theo - but there are 4 in my daughter's class (Y1) so in my experience, it is far more 'common' than Theo.

PanicMode · 06/10/2010 19:01

I have a Theodore (Alexander John, known as Theo and a Rory James (Victor) - what great taste you have Smile.

I know everyone says there are hundreds of Theos, but I only know of one other (in the SE) and as yet, no Rorys. I also have a Rufus and there are more than one of them however!

NKinDXB · 05/10/2010 17:01

Joel Nathan / Evan. Something ending in 'n' works for me. Don't know why.

All good though. I like Rory James.

kizzibear · 05/10/2010 16:39

I hate Joel-dont ask me why, but the others are good.

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eth37 · 05/10/2010 15:16

Hmm, still can't decide - thought we were set on Rory, but Joel creeping back as favourite. Think I have gone off Theo, really don't like Theodore and think it sounds a bit incomplete on its own, somehow. And a bit too trendy. Not sure of a middle name to go with Joel though... Atleast I have a while to go!!

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HappyHugs · 04/10/2010 13:09

I have a Rory James. I get loads of compliments especially from men, who think it's a strong and 'cool' name.

NormanNorris · 03/10/2010 20:59

Rory!!

I don't like Joel due to bad associations and I'm so bored of Theo as I know loads (5 within close friends and family)

Secretwishescometrue · 03/10/2010 20:59

Oh def Rory its a great name! And I think it goes great with James too but I know a Rory Dylan he's hitting 30 and a total cool surfer music dude and I just love the name! Congrats btw :)

telsa · 03/10/2010 20:45

Joel is a lovely name.

Vine · 03/10/2010 15:28

Quite like them all. I think Saul fits with them.

tummytickler · 03/10/2010 11:03

I like Joel the best, Rory is quite nice too. Not a fan of Theo I am afraid, but if you do go for Theo, definately use Theodore on the bc.

Rockbird · 03/10/2010 05:06

Definitely Rory. Great name.

mathanxiety · 03/10/2010 05:02

Rory first choice for me.

Rory Joseph
Rory Patrick
Rory David
Rory Cole
Rory Elliott
Rory Benjamin

Honeydragon · 02/10/2010 23:42

Chickens me too Grin

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