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ARRRGH why are boys names sooooo hard

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LyraBelaqua · 18/09/2011 22:18

Here I am again trying out different boys names for size. I've chosen my girls name and love it but boys names are so hard, just cant find one I love so here are some I really like. What do you think?

Oren/Orin
Jared
Gabriel (already have a Gabriella in family)
Theo
Griffin
Joel
Connor

Oren is hubbys fave. DD is Lyra.

PLEASE HELP I THINK THIS IS GOING TO TIP ME OVER THE PREGNANCY EDGE

Any suggestions gratefully received too

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Tonksforthememories · 20/09/2011 22:17

Joel.

My DS is Joel. A friend has Soren, Zenden, and a Griffin, any use? :o

Crumbletopping · 20/09/2011 22:08

Joel is fab!!!!
Wish I'd
a)thought of it and
b)had a ds to use it on (in addition to what I got, not instead of)

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LyraBelaqua · 20/09/2011 22:07

Good point I struggle with my rrrrrrrrr's. Didn't know until I started trying to say Lyra Rollings on the phone!!! I'm ok in person though. Looks like Orin may be out. I'll keep practicing though just incase I get the hang of it :)

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Collision · 20/09/2011 22:00

'This is your Captain Orin Rollings speaking....'

'All rise for Judge Orin Rollings..........'

Do these work for you?

Personally too many RRRRRs for me and if he couldnt pronounce his rrrrrrrrrrrrs then he might struggle!!

Rollings is quite unusual so think you should go with a

Theo
Max
McKenzie
Felix
Benedict

more than a rrrrrrrrrrrr name.

hulabula · 20/09/2011 21:56

Not more than Lyra Rollings is imo Smile. I like Orin - lovely underused name.

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LyraBelaqua · 20/09/2011 21:50

I think DH and I are leaning towards Orin or Corben. Would you say Corben or Corbin is better? Was a bit worried about having the word 'bin' in the name. Surname is Rollings. Does Orin Rollings sound to much of a mouthful?

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Catsycat · 20/09/2011 21:01

Oh, I do think it's nice wiggles. Growing on me by the moment!!! I often get the 4 year old eye rolls too!

wigglesrock · 20/09/2011 20:59

Catsycat According to my 4 year old I say it wrong, after numerous rolling of eyes sessions she informs me its Oar-in. I thought thats what I was saying Grin

Catsycat · 20/09/2011 20:30

Gabriel is lovely, and I like Orin - have never heard that name before (is it pr. Orr-in, or Ore-in though?).

ilianora · 20/09/2011 19:34

Theo was on my list but partner hates it unfortunately :(
I like Orin but if its spelt Oren thats welsh for orange :)
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ViviPru · 19/09/2011 23:49

Another vote for Soren.

Kellywestie · 19/09/2011 23:06

Hi, like Oren and someone else's suggestion, Soren. Difficult not knowing your surname but a friend has a son called Karter which I love and our DS is called Sven - lots of people comment on what a cool name it is. Good luck with choosing.

StuntCubble · 19/09/2011 22:38

I like Oren And Gabriel. What about Soren? I love it

wigglesrock · 19/09/2011 22:35

I know where I live Orin (Odhran) is gaining in popularity (N Ireland) Dd2 has just started nursery school and there are 3 in her intake. I really like Gabriel. I was crap with boys names thankfully I have 3dds Grin

tammytoby · 19/09/2011 21:54

But Oren/Orin would lose its strangeness as soon as it was used by a cute little boy Smile.

LetThereBeRock · 19/09/2011 21:52

I love Gabriel,Theo,Joel and Connor. I don't like the others.

Meteorite · 19/09/2011 21:42

Gabriel or Theo for me, then Joel.

Oren/Orin - too strange
Jared - OK
Gabriel - like, and different enough from Gabriella
Theo - like as nickname for Theodore
Griffin - ugly creature
Joel - OK
Connor - too surnamey

tammytoby · 19/09/2011 21:38

I like Corben and Oren - strong sounding and underused.

Theo - very widely used already (isn't there a footballer called this?)

findmeintheflowerbed · 19/09/2011 18:29

My fave of yours is Oren. Never heard it before and really like it.
I also like Joel and Gabriel.
Btw I love the name Lyra that you gave your DD. Love it.

minipie · 19/09/2011 18:25

Griffin is great.

Corben also great (though I think I'd spell it Corbin). Suggest also Corin?

Joel is good.

Gabriel is good.

Theo is good, but popular.

Oren sounds unfinished, like it should have another letter at the start.

Not keen on Jared or Connor.

allieballiebee · 19/09/2011 15:53

Love Gabriel, like Joel & Theo

mathanxiety · 19/09/2011 15:45

I like Theo and Gabriel from your list. The others not much at all.

Nevercan · 19/09/2011 14:55

Love Joel Smile

ohmygoshandgolly · 19/09/2011 14:51

I have a Theo and people often comment on what a lovely name it is. Not too many around - he is Theodore though so that he could also be Ted/Teddy.