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Original poster

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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LyraBelaqua · 19/09/2011 14:44

Yes I would like a name that is not too popular dont want DD to feel she was the only one saddled with a 'unusual' one.

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Bellie · 19/09/2011 11:31

I have an Orin. Love it!

We had exactly the same problem with boys names too - we only decided 2 days before he was born and he is definately an Orin - Ori for short!

whizzyrocket · 19/09/2011 11:28

Joel or Theo.

Is not having a name that's commonly used important to you though? Theo is definitely on the rise. Not many Joels though.

hugebluebump · 19/09/2011 10:19

Oren is lovely - simple, masculine and easy to spell/pronounce. Not that common - great choice!

I really dislike Jared and Theo, sorry.

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LyraBelaqua · 18/09/2011 23:03

Can I just add Corben to the list :)

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DigOfTheStump · 18/09/2011 22:48

Griffin from your choices, it is out there but not too far out there

lchodge · 18/09/2011 22:39

Joel or Theo. Both strong and masculine, nice.

rushofbloodtothefeet · 18/09/2011 22:23

I like Oren and Joel

How about Keir, Ethan or Milo

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