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Boys middle names to go with beau

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Jamina · 13/02/2012 16:30

hi guys dh and I have finally agreed on beau if we have a boy but can not think of a middle name, our surname is short too any suggestions?

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ch1134 · 12/03/2015 21:56

Beau for a boy, Belle for a girl.
I do think it's a bit odd to declare your child 'Beau' or 'Belle' (beautiful), but it's not an awful name. Only I'm one of those that finds it a bit strange to meet graceless Graces and ordinary Max's...

Madamecastafiore · 12/03/2015 17:33

Selecta???

Really awful name BTW.

rachelbartlette4 · 12/03/2015 17:30

What is wrong with you people!! Don't know if anyone will see this, but i love the name. Don't let anyone discourage you from picking the name you love!!! I named my son Leo and nobody liked it but it fits him so well! Hope you ended up choosing Beau :)

bugsybill · 22/06/2013 12:35

Goodness me, what reactions! (And I know it is a very old thread but I am still quite shocked by the vitriol)

I know 2 Bo/Beaus (not sure of the spelling) and I don't remember there ever being a problem with their names. They really suited them and it feels like quite a fresh, light name for a boy/young man. I think it would also suit an older man as well.

I think I would go for Bo spelling personally.

Although I don't understand why people wouldn't question Belle/Belle for a girl (even if she may possibly grow up to be unattractive) whereas this is a reason to avoid Beau

Browners1974 · 22/06/2013 12:02

What charming women you are!... I sense a few future school bullies from the offspring of the nasty posters on this thread.

MeerkatMerkin · 19/09/2012 22:26

Beau...

Lox?
Tom?

Never added to zombie thread before but my DH came up with the above suggestions whilst I was reading aloud some of the replies.

charlottehere · 19/09/2012 22:22

Ahh call you baby what you want.xx However, I have a friend with a Beau and I do cringe............sorry.

mayanna123 · 19/09/2012 22:20

I wouldn't choose Beau personally but don't mind it - could imagine it on a little boy as well as a grown man.

Roundandround, perhaps people give 'middle class' names 'lots of praise and attention' because they simply like the names - simple as as that.

Roundandroundthemulberrybush · 19/09/2012 22:13

It is not a name I would have chosen but it is far better than many of the names people on here come up with which are beyond ludicrous but because they are perceived as middle class are given lots of praise and attention. Ptolemy anyone?

OTheHugeManatee · 19/09/2012 18:04

If he popped out with lots of floppy blond hair, going 'What, what, tootus frootus,' perhaps she named him Beau Joe?

DancehallDaze · 19/09/2012 17:15

Beau Diddley

Taralara · 19/09/2012 16:39

what is a DS?

OTheHugeManatee · 19/09/2012 13:23

I really, really hope it was Beau Selecta

Houseworkprocrastinator · 19/09/2012 13:21

Wonder what she called him.

OTheHugeManatee · 19/09/2012 11:35

Oh gawd, I hadn't noticed it was a zombie thread

Narked · 19/09/2012 10:52

You resurrected this thread to comment? Did you search for your DS's name and find this thread?

OTheHugeManatee · 19/09/2012 00:18

Tox?

Badgerina · 19/09/2012 00:16

Ner?

exoticfruits · 18/09/2012 20:38

Something very plain so that he can change it if he finds it embarrassing-James, William etc.

CPtart · 18/09/2012 20:33

Tie?

Houseworkprocrastinator · 18/09/2012 20:00

I really like it. Think it would be really cute for a little boy.

Really don't know why but the first name that popped into my head to go with it was Jasper but I think that might be quite popular at the moment.

stephrick · 18/09/2012 19:48

Jest. I think he was a soldier

babyblabber · 18/09/2012 19:35

I think it's a lovely name. Defo agree a longer middle name sounds better and maybe something harsher sounding as beau is soft sounding. Alexander is a great suggestion. Or Matthew, Andrew, Oscar...can't think of anymore!

Taralara · 18/09/2012 09:32

I have been reading the responses to the original question of what goes with the name Beau, quite frankly the responses are unnecessary!! the question was what goes with it not a open invitation to slate the name!! it seems like many of you have some jealous anger vented in a total disregard for the name. what i would like to know is if you think this name is so appalling what are the names of your children, put them on here so people can have there view on them!!!!! Jamina I hope you didnt listen to the small minded minority, Beau is a classy beautiful name,
awaiting list of names to be judged!!

melika · 16/02/2012 08:58

OMG Toasted I have just re-read your post and now I am LMAO.

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