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Think we've decided... Kasper James

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babynoname · 03/01/2011 01:40

Fairly sure we're going to call DS1, due later this month, Kasper James + 2 syllable surname.

What do you think? Any other thoughts on middle names?

Previous choice was Xander (DP's favourite) but I vetoed it.

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TheBolter · 03/01/2011 09:37

Caspar yes. Kasper no. It chavifies the name.

SecretNutellaFix · 03/01/2011 09:33

If you want to make it a bit different there is always Gaspar?

belgo · 03/01/2011 09:31

Xander is lovely, especially short for Alexander.

Agree that it should be Casper with a C. Spelling it with a K will not make it a different name to the Casper you already know.

beanlet · 03/01/2011 09:24

Like the name, but the k is only acceptable if you are actually German. Otherwise it looks kitschy - Krispy Kreme Donuts kitschy. Don't.

diddl · 03/01/2011 09:17

Fairly sure it´s Kaspar over here tbh.

Like Caspar though & it sounds fantastic with James.

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babynoname · 03/01/2011 02:13

AFAIK it is a legitimate spelling of the name, more popular in Germany?

Still undecided as to which spelling we prefer really. Casper or even Caspar might be a better spelling for us as it is the Persian spelling (my background).

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Sazisi · 03/01/2011 02:09

I suppose I (snobbishly Blush) assume the parents can't spell when I see names spelled wrong differently

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babynoname · 03/01/2011 02:04

No good reason, we just both seem to prefer it. We know another little Casper so perhaps it's us subconsciously wanting it to be different to his name? DP says he thinks it makes the name more "grown up". Not sure I agree either way but I guess he means in reference to the ghost being spelt with a C. Grin

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Sazisi · 03/01/2011 01:59

Not sure about the 'whiff', but I prefer it with a C... Why are you spelling it with a K?

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babynoname · 03/01/2011 01:57

No I don't! Could you elaborate? :)

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darleneconnor · 03/01/2011 01:44

boys names beginning with a k have a certain whiff to them iykwim

Blackeyeddog · 03/01/2011 01:44

LOVE Casper James.

not so much Kasper with a k.

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