Is it a bad idea to use a slightly obscure saint's name?

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Obamaniqua · 17/05/2011 21:05

OK, it's not the most trendy of names, but I'd love to call DS2 Swithun. I like the historical and personal connections of the name, but I feel that marking him out for life might be a negative thing. Having said that, it's not hard to spell or pronounce, and it's the only boy's name DH likes at the moment. What do you think?

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choccyp1g · 17/05/2011 21:11

How about Jude?

But seriously unusual names are far less of an issue nowadays. For the boys I think it is because of all the overseas players in the football league, (and the strange names of all the girls on Xfactor etc.) but I have never heard any teasing due to names, and we certainly have a few odd ones at DS school.

rubyslippers · 17/05/2011 21:10

Erm, not a favourite of mine

Isn't it associated with rain?

Donki · 17/05/2011 21:09

I wouldn't unless you want people making comments about hin bringing 40 days of rain every time he comes into the room......

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Obamaniqua · 17/05/2011 21:08

Yup. Swith-un.

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cookielove · 17/05/2011 21:08

Is it pronounced how it is spelt?

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