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Ezra or Loki?!

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Lauralastic · 20/04/2011 09:03

Both quite unusual names I know. Theory is choosing a name so that he is the only child of that name in his class at school. My 1st son is Jago and it really suits him. What do u think of these 2 names, I also like Phineas but worried it's a mouthful with our 3 sylable surname begining with N. Ideas welcome. Thanks.

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CoteDAzur · 20/04/2011 19:39

Trillian - You might be thinking of Azra (Arabic) or Esra (Turkish), both of which are girls' names.

CoteDAzur · 20/04/2011 19:37

Yes, actually, it does matter which cultural heritage a name is from. And it is a good idea to choose a name that is not so alien to you that you don't know how to pronounce it.

Most names are not "from somewhere else", unless you are referring to the Chardonnays and Baileys of late. Or the current trend to use Luca instead of Luke or Matteo instead of Matthew.

Believe me when I say that Italians are much amused by this trend in the UK.

peanutbutterontoast · 20/04/2011 17:38

Ezra is great, Idris is one of my favourite names - I know it as Welsh, but it is also used in Arab countries. Really don't like Loki I'm afraid.

Prinpo · 20/04/2011 17:04

What's your DH's name? Is that a possibility? (I know opinion's divided on naming children after parents.)

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Lauralastic · 20/04/2011 16:36

Thanks Tammytoby.
Greencaveman if you had gone to school with three other children all called the same name as you and then worked for 4 years with 4 people with the same name as you you would understand. (two at school even had the same middle name as me too!!)
My dh has an unusual name and he was the only one and still is the only one I know with the name.
I also work with children aged 4months to 5years and am hoping not to use any names of children I have looked after, Jago being one of them!
Originally it was a decision between Xander or Ezra, but then I realised how popular Xander was getting and decided I neede to change my mind...
Loki is the god of mischief/troublemaker but that really has no reflection on what a child with the name is going to be like does it? Its how you bring them up that affects them isn't it?? Unless you often get people saying to kids "Oh he has a troublemakers name so he is bound to be mischievous!" what like its an excuse...? Ha ha. Doesn't wash with me.
Yes a name I know how to pronounce CoteDAzur, does it actually matter what cultural heritage a name has?! Most names come from something or are derived from other languages etc does that mean I have to believe in them before I have the right to name a child it? Becasue I'm confused... How about Wolverine... I like comic books...

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FlankerMum · 20/04/2011 16:26

Idris is a Welsh name

BikeRunSki · 20/04/2011 16:25

Of your choices, Ezra, by miles.

BikeRunSki · 20/04/2011 16:25

Ezra = boy's name, as in author Ezra Pound.

Idris is also Welsh isn't it? As in the mountain Cadair Idris, Chair of Idris?

I foresee a workforce of builders, plumbers and carpenters called all call Noah and Ezra in 25 years time!

I know a nearly-2-year-old Stephen - that really is unusual!

tammytoby · 20/04/2011 16:20

Ezra is without a doubt a boys name! Ezra was a prophet of the Old Testament, a priest who returned to Judah from exile in Babylon.

Firawla · 20/04/2011 16:19

i think ezra is becoming more common and may be others in his class, it could go the same way as noah becoming more and more popular, they are similar kind of names afterall
not too keen on loki
i do like idris
phineas is okay but would probably get short to finn (or phin??) which is very popular at the moment

TrillianAstra · 20/04/2011 16:18

Actually I'm thinking of Ezri as a girl's name.

Ezra I would be asking 'is that a boy or a girl?'

TrillianAstra · 20/04/2011 16:17

Ezra is a girl's name in my head.

Loki a boy's name.

Which are you having?

CoteDAzur · 20/04/2011 16:16

Loki Shock Why???

Idris is a Muslim name and is pronounced Id-ris.

Ezra is a Jewish name.

Wouldn't it be better to choose a name you know how to pronounce, from your own cultural heritage? Just a suggestion.

rachel1970 · 20/04/2011 16:08

I like Ezra and think it goes well with Jago. Not heard of Loki before but would happily accept it.

greencaveman, names like Jack, Sam or Toby are very popular and are much more likely to have to share their names in class, sports groups or in adult life, which can indeed be a pain. There are so many lovely names out there, shouldn't we encourage more diversity - how boring life would be if we were all names Jack, Ella or Sam...

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evamummy · 20/04/2011 15:57

"Don't forget that after he leaves school, he will no longer be in a class so it is irrelevant anyway"

No, it is not irrelevant. We've recently had some building works done and I swear every single tradesman seems to be called Steve - very confusing... it can remain a pain in adulthood to have a very popular name.

evamummy · 20/04/2011 15:55

"I don't agree with him needing to be the only one with a particular name in his class."

You don't have to agree.

But the OP does and we are trying to come up with helpful comments that help her avoid the overly popular names. Yes, you can never know which names become popular in the future, but by avoiding the top 100 names you've got a better chance than choosing a name that is already popular.

greencaveman · 20/04/2011 14:47

Loki sounds like locia, as in the bleeding after pregnancy! For that reason it would be a total no-no for me.

I don't agree with him needing to be the only one with a particular name in his class. You can't guarantee it, whatever you choose! There are boys with common names in DS's class - Jack, Josh, Sam, Toby etc and strangely there is only one of each - so you never can tell!

Don't forget that after he leaves school, he will no longer be in a class so it is irrelevant anyway - he will have to live the rest of his life with a bizarre name, which he could find very embarrassing.

Prinpo · 20/04/2011 14:39

It's Id-ris.

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Lauralastic · 20/04/2011 14:11

Would that b pronounced I-dris or Id-ris because my husband insists its the latter but i prefer the 1st one?

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Prinpo · 20/04/2011 14:01

I much prefer Ezra but, as a word of caution, I know of two under 5. That might be a blip, but I'd watch out in case it starts to become popular, as that's clearly something you want to avoid.

How about Idris? Lovely name and makes me think of Idris Elba. Mmm...

Ormirian · 20/04/2011 12:08

Don't much care for Ezra.

Ormirian · 20/04/2011 12:07

Loki? He was the prince of misrule and chaos in Norse mythology. Serious trouble-maker.

Hmmm....come to think of it it would have been good for DS2. We already call him Mr Entropy.

evamummy · 20/04/2011 12:06

Ezra is great. I've not heard of Loki before. Both go well with Jago.

I'd avoid Phineas because he will inevitably end up as Finn (of which there are more than enough already imo)

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