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Names like Oliver...

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 28/01/2011 22:58

We have an Oliver.

Thinking of names for hypothetical DS2. Cannot think of a name that we like as much as Oliver!!

My list so far:

Isaac

DH's list so far:

Seth
Sebastian

What do you think, oh mighty ones..? Ideally need ideas that you think are a similar feel to Oliver. I feel like there is one out there that I am missing! Like old-fashioned proper names, that have nice nicknames! Thanks lots!

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vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:32

Oliver and William

Oliver and Thomas

Oliver and Kenny

Oliver and Sonny

Oliver and Marcus

Oliver and Joshua

Oliver and Felix (nephew - v. cute)

Oliver and Charlie

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:31

blimey - so what does your DH like?

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:29

Oooh too many to comment on now! So the ones that stand out...

Hamish I love - DH said no
Gilbert Blythe - swoon
Archie - family dog
Caspar I love - DH said no
chickchick it might be a winner - DH's favourite - Ol and Seb :) - but what for a middle?!
Hector, Giles - nope
Oliver and Emily sooo cute!
Xavier - another William and Edward - want to, but don't!

:) I need to go to bed too!!!

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Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:22

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Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:20

Lyle, Carl, Jim, Samuel, Caleb, Gareth, Gilbert, Ewart, Victor, Orlando.

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:17

And I know an Oliver and Archie

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:16

I know brothers called Oliver and Hamish - quite cute.

Casper?

chickchickchicken · 29/01/2011 00:14

i dont think sebastian overpowers oliver. its a great combination and by far my favourite out of all names mentioned

onimolap · 29/01/2011 00:14

Actually, in Pelham, the second syllable isn't stressed, so it's probably more Pell-um.

medoitmama · 29/01/2011 00:13

Maybe just have a girl?? Emily?

missalien · 29/01/2011 00:13

Cameron simeon jonathan julian stefan

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:11

OK final offer - Hector!

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:10

Liking Giles - dammit I'm hooked - this game is addictive!

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:09

Seb and Oli - cool! Right I really am going to bed.

onimolap · 29/01/2011 00:09

Inigo = In-ig-go: a Spanish mediaeval name, origin uncertain. Most famously held by 15thC architect Inigo Jones.

Pelham = Pell-ham, place name or transferred surname.

Whatfreshellisthis · 29/01/2011 00:09

Xavier would be a good initial. Theo,Leo,Jerome(r?) Giles,Toby,Bruno.

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:08

Leopold - Leo
This is my final answer - did I win?
Night night all - off to bed

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:07

chickchick I too like Sebastian. But does it overpower Oliver do you think..?

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Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:05

Wilf is fantastic!! Might get pg just so I can use it Wink

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:04

Archibald - Archie!
Gerard
Theobald - Theo
Richard - Rick
Grahame
Percy
Julian

'Isaac' in my DSs clas is called 'I's' pronounced 'eyes' by all the other kids Confused

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:04

I like Wilfred, Joel, Theo and Noah. Theo and Noah don't go with surname. Joel, we know one. Wilfred - DH vetoed. How do you pronounce Inigo and Pelham and what are their meanings...?

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chickchickchicken · 29/01/2011 00:02

also like daniel with oliver

chickchickchicken · 29/01/2011 00:01

I think sebastian goes well with oliver. I decided against Isaac as i didnt like it shortened

onimolap · 29/01/2011 00:00

Theo? Angus? Inigo? Siegfried? Stanley? Victor? Wilfred? Pelham? Aidan? Daniel? Digby? Ethan? Joel? Tobias? Noah?

Candleshoe · 28/01/2011 23:59

John, Arthur, Xavier....

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