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I want my newborns name to be upper class...

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Delphiii · 22/06/2011 21:09

Hi there ladies!
I myself am a very traditional woman from a high-class background with conservative views and friends. I'm currently pregnant with twins! Having 4 children already; Simon , Harry, Emily and Edward, I'm essentially looking for a less "common" name, I don't at all like these "new-earth" names such as Jago or tigger. I am however looking for something a little... different. What do you all think about these? -
Wichard,
Ceculle,
Samwell,
Job, (possible Joab),
Gawker,
Delphina II,
Eli,
Belle,
Beau,
Beaux,
Fant (French pronunciation)
Nathanwell (similar to Nathaniel)
or Theadore?
I look forward to getting to know you all better soon!
Delphiii!
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Peachy · 22/06/2011 21:40

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Peachy · 22/06/2011 21:39

Oh dear bad name changer

CulturallySophisticated · 22/06/2011 21:39

I think you're too quick to reject the name Jago. I called me 4th Jago and couldn't be happier with my name choice (my others are Claire, Julie and Helen if you were wondering) xxx

drivingmisscrazy · 22/06/2011 21:39

I kind of like Jago

Peachy · 22/06/2011 21:39

And also LMAO that Jimothy shortens to a normal name but Samwell doesn't.

This is gold dust!

Reality · 22/06/2011 21:38

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MadeUpMoniker · 22/06/2011 21:38

Wardrobe ?

Adair · 22/06/2011 21:38

Well, now you see, that makes Jimothy even more perfect! Jim is great for when your little Jimothy wants to go and live in a squat in Dalston, innit...

Peachy · 22/06/2011 21:37

Thank you, I am quite literally crying with laughter! But as that couldn;t make my typing worse than normal....

Gawker??? I though UC, sorry HC people liked to call a spade a tool used by a serf spae. What about Stalker or PeepinTom?

Indeed PeepinTom would fit wonderfully with Nathanwell, Fant and Wichard.

belizabus · 22/06/2011 21:37

Wanker?

missismac · 22/06/2011 21:37

I'm afraid I have slightly dyslexic tendencies and I immediately read it as Wanker. Sorry.

And I agree that you don't sound for real.

drivingmisscrazy · 22/06/2011 21:37

tosser?

dinkystinky · 22/06/2011 21:36

Have you thought of This and That as names or just binning the christian names entirely? Terribly upper class only to be known by surnames only dont you know

meditrina · 22/06/2011 21:35

How many generations back in your family tree do you find these names?

littlelapin · 22/06/2011 21:33

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swanker · 22/06/2011 21:33

rofl- reality... have you really named your baby already? Are you even 20 weeks yet? Grin

expatinscotland · 22/06/2011 21:33

Jebidiah. Call him Jeb for short.

It's the new black.

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Delphiii · 22/06/2011 21:31

yes, Gawker is lovely, isn't it, my father's suggestion! Would any of you have trouble pronouncing it?
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SloganLogan · 22/06/2011 21:30
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Delphiii · 22/06/2011 21:30

I certainly am real girls, what leads you to believe otherwise?
Many apologies for typing "High Class", I don't want to put "Upper Class" or "Super Rich" that'd just be snobby. What I do want is for my twins to have a certain quirkiness, and I believe that a slightly "out there" name will encourage this. I must say, looking back on it, Nathanwell just doesn't flow, it's terrible. Jimothy I'm not so sure on, you see I invisage his friends shortening his name to just "Jim" and that's not out there at all. Thank you for the suggestion though! Samwell is certainly in my top 5 at the moment, but I'm open for suggestions!
Delphi
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Marne · 22/06/2011 21:26

lol at Wichard (this is how my dd1 would say it as she cant say 'r') Grin

FrameyMcFrame · 22/06/2011 21:20

5/10

Bumbellina · 22/06/2011 21:17

1: there is no such thing in the English class system as 'high-class'
2: what is this English fascination with class?!
3: Aside from Nathaniel, I suggest you keep thinking. Please remember that your children will forever have to spell their names and as a child it is really horrible if you are always the one name that others trip-up over. When growing up, standing out of the crowd for something like your name, is not a good thing.

coccyx · 22/06/2011 21:16

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