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Quinn

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buzzgirly · 28/12/2011 21:53

Our little boy is due in about 10 days, still undecided on names. After a long search through a baby book, DH has suggested Quinn. Not 100% sure on this but do not have any other real favourites.

What do you think? Any other suggestions welcome!

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Kelly281 · 30/12/2011 20:45

I like Quinn, I think it's much nicer than Quentin

bigbluebump · 30/12/2011 17:08

We have a Quentin who sometimes gets called Quinn (or Quen, Quenny). We love it!

poppydaisy · 30/12/2011 17:00

But there are far more teaseworthy names that are still used - e.g. Will(y), Benedict (Bendy Dick), Gay boy (Gabriel), and in fact most names can be teased e.g. Smellie Ellie, Silly Billy, etc.

I think Sharon Stone has a Quinn by the way.

NigellasGuest · 30/12/2011 13:23

sorry for my rude message yesterday Sad
Some children were shouting this word out to the fairy godmother in cinderella a year ago though. They were sitting right behind me and were not in their 40's or 50's. TBH I hadn't heard it for a long time but I really would think twice about naming any child a name that could sound like something rude.

LAbaby · 30/12/2011 11:38

Isn't it a girls name?

lottiegb · 30/12/2011 09:17

Quim isn't regional and it's not in common spoken useage - more from literature and awareness in the minds of people over 40 or 50 - so hardly going to be the cause of childhood teasing (unless the teenage boys start familiarising themselves with dictionaries). It will cause surprise or mild shock to some older / well read people, who are the least likely to say anything.

I don't understand the view that because you don't know a word your child will never mix with anyone who does.

Thumbinnapuddingwitch · 30/12/2011 08:16

One of my DS's best friends is a Quinn. Not been a problem so far. I think it's lovely! His brother is Oran, by the way, which is more unusual but just as nice.

poppydaisy · 30/12/2011 08:08

I know a teenage Quinn (my nephew) who has never ever heard of or been teased with quim - maybe it is regional as I've never heard of it either Blush.

I love Quinn!

NigellasGuest · 29/12/2011 23:25

I think you'll find that the letter M can sound quite similar to the letter N. Yes Quinn is a nice name but with a double N at the end it can look like an M. Teenage boys can be cruel - I would rethink.

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Olympics2012OliviaMumsnet · 29/12/2011 23:03

NB have to say OP, that the only Quinn I know of is from Glee and a girl.
Best of luck with the impending arrival.

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buzzgirly · 29/12/2011 22:59

Nigella - thanks for that really useful comment, I think you'll find that the word quim also means vagina - as I'm actually considering the name Quinn I don't really see what the problem is.

Thanks everyone else for positive comments, Quinn is definitely a front runner.

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Olympics2012OliviaMumsnet · 29/12/2011 22:57

Erm Nigella qui M is the word that means twat not quinn
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poppydaisy · 29/12/2011 20:12

I really like Quinn. Definately a boys' name. Makes a nice alternative to the overused Finn. Good luck with the birth!

openyerlugholes · 29/12/2011 19:13

Ooooh LOVE Quinn! Don't know any round here.

mopsyflopsy · 29/12/2011 19:08

Love Quinn. Sounds very masculine to me - cool and short.

tammytoby · 29/12/2011 18:38

I love Quinn and know two, one aged five and the other 6 months - both are gorgeous boys so I'm slightly biased. Makes a lovely alternative to Finn imo.

cookielove · 29/12/2011 12:15

I love the name Quinn, i also like Finn and Flynn Smile

SugarSkyHigh · 29/12/2011 12:12

I have never heard of quim before so not sure if that would be a problem in our area.

sorry but OP you are naming your child for life - is he always going to live in your area? Hmm

3isamagicnumber · 29/12/2011 10:47

Not a massive fan of Quinn, sorry. Would see it more of a surname.
Finn I do like though - or Finlay.

Love Zach too (though would spell it Zak).

Seems like you like short, one syllable names - how about:

Drew
Tate
Seth
Max
Judd
Flynn
Cole
Rafe

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buzzgirly · 29/12/2011 10:05

Thanks for all the replies!

I had forgotten all about Glee, there could a be a rise in popularity for girls, DH is not a glee fan so it doesn't really bother him. I had a look at the other Quinn threads and I have never heard of quim before so not sure if that would be a problem in our area.

It is really growing on me, nice and simple - I do like Finn too but there are lots around here. I also like Zach but DH not overly keen

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GlaikitFizzEggNog · 29/12/2011 08:21

I think of the mighty Quinn! And I feel its a boys name. ds has what dome would perceive as a surname as a first name and there is also a female character in some American show I've never watched with his name but we have only had positive comments. and its the surname of a former prime minister!

There will always be 2 camps on mn when it comes to names. if you like it go for it.

Fairyloo · 29/12/2011 08:13

I love this but for a girl (based totally on the little girl from search from Santa paws)

sashh · 29/12/2011 07:25

I thought Quim too. And then Quinn out of Glee. Sorry.

PuggyMum · 29/12/2011 01:24

There's a nasty scene in rob Roy where quim is used and that's enough for me to not like the name. Too close for comfort!