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Our baby boy due 1wk today, and will be called ...

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cheekster · 12/12/2010 23:24

Roman

We havent disclosed this to anyone and Im getting worried about what our family and friends reactions will be towards the name once he is born.

We both love the name, so please dont be too unkind if you dont like the name

But what do you think to the name Roman?

Also, which middle name should we choose

Roman Isaac
Roman Henry
Roman Stanley (family name)

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PracticallyImperfectInEveryWay · 13/12/2010 00:35

Love Roman Isaac.

We didn't disclose DDs name to family either after reactions to some of the earlier choices. I know that some of them wouldn't have liked it if they had heard it before the birth but upon meeting DD with the name they all claim to love it :).

lowrib · 13/12/2010 00:05

I used to know a little boy called Roman (he'd be about 15 by now I think - I;ve lost contact with his family).

It's a lovely name.

The thing about unusual names is you'll always get a bunch of conservative (small c!) mnetters saying "don't do it" but IME in RL, people get used to unusual names once they've actually heard them a bit. The name becomes your DC's name, not a name they've never heard of IYSWIM.

MelinaM · 12/12/2010 23:46

Roman is a lovely name! Love Roman Stanley! x

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eviscerateyourmemory · 12/12/2010 23:38

I love the name Roman.
Of your choices for midle name I prefer Roman Isaac.

Roman is fairly unusual, though I think that it has become more common in recent years, so maybe friends/family wont be too surprised.

Danthe4th · 12/12/2010 23:35

It makes me think of Ronan

ShoppingDays · 12/12/2010 23:35

Not particularly keen on Roman - sorry. But if you like it, then use it :)

I like Roman Henry best of your options, then Roman Isaac.

AitchTwoOh · 12/12/2010 23:34

i like it, although i must say i do also think of the satanist in rosemary's baby.

chipsncurrysauce · 12/12/2010 23:33

Blimey. Good luck with that one. Remember you might think about how cool your friends will find it, but your poor son has to live iwth it. Maaybe keep it as a middle name?

Darnsarfupnorf · 12/12/2010 23:30

aww romans lovely :) im worried how my family will react to the name weve chosen too but at the end of the day its your baby :) theres always gonna be someone who doesnt like it but as long as you both love it and its nothing horrendous theyll all get used to it :)

Roman Isaac is my fave i think, Roman Stanley reminds me of Norman Stanley from porridge :s

thisisyesterday · 12/12/2010 23:30

i love it actually, it's a great name

i like Roman Isaac