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Finlay

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Hopintobed · 19/09/2011 20:34

I realise it's popular in some areas but popularity doesn't worry me too much. What are your thoughts on the name? DS1 is Joseph. DS2 is due in December and is as yet nameless!

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LisaAmber · 21/09/2011 10:49

I have a 7 year old called Finlay (goes by Fin). It was a very unusual name when I picked it, but now there are loads of Finlays going about. Not so many Fins though. Also like the variation Fynn. My DS's middle name is Cole, which I love, and I wish I was brave enough back then to give him that as his first name! Mind you, there are quite a few Cole's popping up now too!! You can't seem to win! Think you find a nice, but unusual name, and then everyone jumps on the band wagon!! haha!! Fin and Joe sound good together though! :D Xx

tummytickler · 21/09/2011 10:27

I really dislike the name Finlay/Finley. You cant swing a cat here without knocking over at least 10 varieties of Fin. It is so trendy at the moment.

How about something more classic with Joseph?
Benjamin, Benedict, Gregory, Thomas, Henry, George, William?

Xavielli · 21/09/2011 09:53

I really don't like the name Finley, which may be considered odd as I have a Finn, which I love.

I agree with whoever said thomas

tammytoby · 19/09/2011 21:33

I'm not keen, sorry.

hugebluebump · 19/09/2011 21:24

Joseph is a lovely classic name. Finlay, on the other hand, is very trendy - five years ago I had never heard the name, now I know over ten Fins/Finns. I think it will date.

HandsOffOurLand · 19/09/2011 21:05

Not my cup of tea. Joseph is nice, though.

1234BOYS · 19/09/2011 21:05

I have a Finlay so clearly love it. He mostly goes by Fin. My other boys are Noah, Oscar & Hugo. I love the name Joseph :)

essexmumma · 19/09/2011 20:59

Love it!

nonsenses · 19/09/2011 20:49

It's not as obviously classic as Joseph which has been popular for years, but like you say, it is an old name. I know a Finlay with a brother called Thomas - Fin & Tom. In fact.. how about Thomas??

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Hopintobed · 19/09/2011 20:47

So undecided! Ds1 name was so easy. We are really struggling this time. Sometimes I love Finlay, other times it seems a bit trendy?? Even though I know it's an old name it doesn't have the same traditional classic feel that Joseph has... or is that just me otherthinking things??

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nonsenses · 19/09/2011 20:42

I really like it, love Fin too. Joe and Fin work well!

whenstrangethingshappen · 19/09/2011 20:41

Personally I don't like it. But then I really like Fin.