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DS one week old now and no name so please help!

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marzipanlover · 02/05/2011 15:05

Our son is a week old and we still can't decide on his name. I love the name Finn but am wondering whether it would be better to call him Finley or Finlay.

I am also on the verge of wondering whether we should just stick to sensible James instead. So confused and sleep deprived, I just can't make a decision! Please help by letting me know your thoughts! Thanks

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pilates · 03/05/2011 20:46

Def James all the way, do not like Finn at all.

ellangirl · 03/05/2011 20:03

Finbar? Finlo? There are quite a few fin's where i live, because it's a celtic/irish name. I think it's lovely though. any decisions yet? congrats btw!

rachel234 · 03/05/2011 10:39

About 5 years ago I did not know a single Fin/Finn and have never known any grown up Fins (we're in England). I now know at least 10 little Fins under the age of ten. So the name has definately become much more widely used as it has become more popular. Such names will eventually fall out of favour and start to feel more dated than names which have always been moderatly popular.

I'd choose James.

seeker · 03/05/2011 06:03

Finlay because that's the way most people spell it so it will make life easier for him. Always go for the most obvious spelling. I speak as one who has a common (for my generation) name but with a traditional but unusual spelling. It is very very annoying!

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marzipanlover · 03/05/2011 04:32

Thanks everyone, all your comments are much appreciated!!

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LittleTeds · 02/05/2011 23:12

Finn is a classic and timeless name. There are many Finns of all ages.

I have one and he is simply scrummy.

apprenticemamma · 02/05/2011 23:11

If it makes u feel any better ds is nameless at 15days old... we couldn't agree either and now he's gonna be James or Aidan. Finlay was on an earlier list! So I applaud if good taste, and equally sympathise with how stressful it is. Good luck x

MayBankHoliday · 02/05/2011 22:49

Much prefer James to Finn, which is a bit of a fashion name ATM.

3nearly4 · 02/05/2011 22:41

Good evening and congratultions to you marzipanlover :)

I have a Finlay and he is old enough to express his love for his name. He mostly goes by Fin but is pleased that he has Finlay as his full name.

For all those who incorrectly claim its trendiness are ill informed. It is a very traditional Scottish ROYAL (thanks MN for this information) name. Great name, and GO FOR IT! :)

Edmundo · 02/05/2011 22:23

Finlay nn Finn is fabulous. It won't date as it has been in the top 100 for 10 years now and will not be going anywhere for a long while yet. James is insipid.

Congrats on your baby boy!

mopsyflopsy · 02/05/2011 21:07

I agree that Fin/Finlay is very trendy and will probably start to sound 'dated' when it falls out of favour again. I know loads of little Finians, Finlays, Finleys, Finnegans etc.

I do like Phineas (but ideally not shortened to Phin or Fin).

James is ok, perhaps a little dull, but it hasn't risen in popularity as quickly as all the Fin variants so will probably date less.

Maternelle · 02/05/2011 21:03

Finn is the best name. DS's name

ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 02/05/2011 21:03

Finlay James is nicer

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josieangel · 02/05/2011 21:00

I agree with Chipping - I am planning on Finlay nn Finn is bump is a boy. Also now seriously considering Finlay James!!

CharlieBoo · 02/05/2011 20:40

I would go for James too, Finn is trendy and popular....congrats

MelinaM · 02/05/2011 20:34

Yes Phineaus is perfect PorkChop!!!

flopsy1974 · 02/05/2011 19:47

If it was me I would go for James (but I do prefer old fashioned, some would say boring, names for boys).
Finn is nice, but seems very popular at the moment.

Greenwing · 02/05/2011 19:24

Either are really good names. Finlay or Finn are 'fashionable' names in 2011 and will probably date more. James is classic and is unlikely to go out of fashion but you will meet more of them ... depends which bothers you the most.

Surprised to see others suggesting the Irish name Fintan spelled with an 'o' as Finton which I have never seen before. I think diminutives are usually 'an' aren't they - Fintan, Declan, Kieran, Aidan etc?

ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 02/05/2011 17:43

Finlay with Fin as a NN.

Job done.

Next.

Finlay James is lovely x

RainbowPatooties · 02/05/2011 17:41

love finton

mathanxiety · 02/05/2011 17:38

Fintan, Finbar, Finnian -- all Irish names that can have Finn as a nn.

Fionn is the full-on Irish name of which Finn is the anglicisation (pr 'fyun')

Would you consider Hamish or Seamus as alternatives to James? Or Jago?

smother · 02/05/2011 17:10

Go with what your heart tells you... the decision won't get any easier the longer you wait, so perhaps just start calling him one and see how it goes. Try to relax. Both are lovely names and he will grow into whatever you call him. Good luck and enjoy this precious time!

(for what it's worth, I thnk James with a nn Jamie is lovely! But Finn great too!)

PorkChopSter · 02/05/2011 16:37

Phineas. Go on, I dare you. He can be a Phinn amongst all the Finns

MelinaM · 02/05/2011 16:33

Ffinian is also another option

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