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Callum or Liam

36 replies

Violet5 · 16/11/2010 14:16

I know a lot of people will say neither, but if anyone has a preference i'd be interested.
I'm 36 weeks and we had decided on Callum (baby is def a boy) but i keep hearing it around and think i've gone of it a bit. Only other name i really like is Liam. My husband says Callum is his first choice but that he doesn't mind the name Liam.
I know they're not in keeping with the present name trend of Arthur, Seth George etc but we already have 2 boys and their names are Kyle and Owen.
Anyway any votes/thoughts apprecaited, thanks Smile

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Violet5 · 18/11/2010 09:35

Thanks everyone. I still like both names but i'm thinking Liam is my preference, my husbands is still Callum though so i'm wondering which we'll settle on Confused
I forwent my favourite girls name when our daughter was born 2 years ago now so i'm wondering if he'll agree to my prefered name this time. Got my fingers crossed anyway Smile

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Pernickety · 18/11/2010 09:14

sons' names!

Pernickety · 18/11/2010 09:14

I like Liam more than Callum and think it compliments your other son's names better

Megmog2000 · 17/11/2010 22:36

I have a Callum, it doesnt get shortened which is always good. When I was pregnant the only other name in the pipeline was Liam!! So you have good choice :) Not sure why we chose Callum in the end but I still love the name even though it is more popular these days.

Both names are lovely, perhaps the meanings might help you choose, Callum means 'Dove' and Liam means 'Determined Protector'.

randomimposter · 16/11/2010 22:36

Like them both but with your DCs I would go for Liam... Callum and Kyle sounds a bit busy.

LiquoriceLila · 16/11/2010 20:42

Liam is much nicer, dont like Callum at all sorry

lollyheart · 16/11/2010 20:22

If we have dc4 and its a boy we will call him liam, I have a Owen too Smile

pointydog · 16/11/2010 19:49

Liam. I just know so many Callums. And I prefer the sound of Liam.

Callum is a bit like Gollum.

pinguwings · 16/11/2010 19:44

Callum

KenDoddsDadsDog · 16/11/2010 19:41

Liam for me or Colm instead of Callum.

DELHI · 16/11/2010 17:38

Sorry wouldn't choose either. Both nice names but just too popular, overused and also make me think of footballers.

InLoveWithDavidTennant · 16/11/2010 17:23

My nephews name is Liam. I love it

ibbydibby · 16/11/2010 17:06

I have a Callum (and admit that I sometimes call him Callybumbum...only indoors though)

Showaddywaddy · 16/11/2010 17:05

I don't like either particularly but Liam goes much better with your other children's names.

Minione · 16/11/2010 16:59

I like both names but wouldn't choose either personally as I have taught loads over the past few years (and many have been pita, particularly the Liams!)

NormanNorris · 16/11/2010 16:50

Calum, but spelt with the single L.

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Violet5 · 16/11/2010 16:09

Thanks for all the replies, and at least not everyone dislikes the names Smile

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Faaamily · 16/11/2010 15:58

Both nice, but I love Liam.

There seems to be consensus on MN that it is 'common', but to me, it's just a lovely, classic Irish name.

Secretwishescometrue · 16/11/2010 15:53

Liam for me :) how bout Colm as an alternative to Callum?

Mrsmackie · 16/11/2010 15:36

Callum much nicer. Really, really don't like Liam

ThatllDoPig · 16/11/2010 15:24

They are both great names. Wait till he is born and see what suits him.

PandaNot · 16/11/2010 15:19

I like both, Liam was on my list if dd had been a boy but dh vetoed it because of Liam Gallagher! Hmm

I think Liam sounds better with your other children's names.

idobelieveinfairies · 16/11/2010 15:18

Callum. But i am biased Smile

I would object hightly if anyone called my Callum Callie!!!

Komondor · 16/11/2010 15:15

Callum.

mopsyflopsy · 16/11/2010 15:07

Piggingdon Grin??