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I think I've heard every boys name and I don't love any ot them....

36 replies

curiousgeorgie · 25/02/2012 16:42

But this is DH's shortlist... any thoughts?

My DD is Matilda (But we call her Tilly.)

Harry
Samuel
Wilbur
Felix
Jasper
Flynn
Chester
Rafferty
Edward (nn Teddy)
Wilson
Rupert
Theo
Henry

Or any suggestions in the same vein? I'm trying to think of what we call a second tier name.. nothing too normal, but not too out there iyswim. When I thought of Matilda for my DD I LOVED it, and I felt really excited. No boys names do that for me!! Help please....

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VickyandAlistair · 27/02/2012 14:43

From your list I like Flynn, Chester and Felix. Casper is nice too. My DS is called Alistair Glenn Morgan so obv I like those names

VickyandAlistair · 27/02/2012 14:42

I love Alistair, but I am biased ;)

GreenDragonfly · 27/02/2012 12:01

I'm loving Jasper, Flynn and Chester. Also I really like Casper, Gabriel and Dominic from other suggestions.

spanky2 · 26/02/2012 19:29

My friend has an Edward and he is called Ted. Love it.

Kayzr · 26/02/2012 19:25

Harry - like
Samuel - love this but its my brothers name so biased
Wilbur - not keen
Felix - like
Jasper - LOVE IT
Flynn - not keen
Chester - like
Rafferty - LOVE
Edward (nn Teddy) - its ok
Wilson - nope
Rupert - like
Theo - LOVE
Henry - LOVE

I do think Casper and Aidan are nice too as suggested by others.

DressTuckedInMeKnickers · 26/02/2012 19:12

Caspar
Jackson
Leon
reuben
Joel
Max

babyincubator · 26/02/2012 12:54

Rafferty is a GREAT name. Just wish my DH agreed!

quickhide · 26/02/2012 12:31

Just thought of another that I think fits your criteria- Aidan?

quickhide · 26/02/2012 12:31

Just thought of another that I think fits your criteria- Aidan?

HoldTouchEngage · 26/02/2012 12:11

Harry - i loved but a family member used it and i actually prefer Henry now
Samuel - adore it
Wilbur - ok
Felix - not for me
Jasper - my cats name (otherwise love it)
Flynn - lovely
Chester - just makes me think of a leather sofa (sorry)
Rafferty - not my cup of tea
Edward (nn Teddy) - adore it
Wilson - not so sure
Rupert - again not for me
Theo - Love it
Henry - my Sons middle name Smile

Other suggestions:

Gabriel (although biased)
Saul
Jonah
Lucas
Sebastian (dh is vetoeing this for any future ds's Sad
Dominic
Tobias
William

MaggieAtwood · 26/02/2012 09:21

From your list I think Matilda works with

Chester
Edward (nn Teddy)
Rupert
Theo (as a nn for Theodore)

Also, how about Caspar, Alfred, Hugo, Clement, Arthur, Conrad, Francis, Edmund, Leo, George, Bertram?

mellymooks · 26/02/2012 09:16

Nathaniel - Nate for short
Jago
Reuben
Tristram

TantePiste · 26/02/2012 08:40

magnus
maxmillian nn max
edwin
christopher
byron

from your list i loved edward but nn ned or ward, theo if short for theodore nn ted, and love henry it is one of my faves.

chickydoo · 26/02/2012 08:30

Just to add i think Rupert sounds a bit Wet...Woopert...... Iyswim

Convert · 26/02/2012 08:28

Oooh, I love Rafferty!
My youngest son is called Drew and I haven't yet come across anyone else with that name. I really liked Blake and Nathan too.

JambalayaCodfishPie · 26/02/2012 08:27

I think Tilly and Flynn sound good together? Smile

chickydoo · 26/02/2012 08:26

We have a Theodore & call him Teddy

quickhide · 26/02/2012 08:25

Nathaniel
Jonah
Gabriel
Benedict
Isaac
Noah
Dominic
Elijah

quickhide · 26/02/2012 08:25

Nathaniel
Jonah
Gabriel
Benedict
Isaac
Noah
Dominic
Elijah

MelodyPondering · 26/02/2012 08:22

From your list I love:
Felix
Jasper
Flynn

MelodyPondering · 26/02/2012 08:20

Arlo
Leo
Michael
Sebastian

catinboots · 26/02/2012 08:19

Simon?

ripsishere · 26/02/2012 08:17

Duncan or Adrian or Gavin.

joanofarchitrave · 26/02/2012 08:00

Sebastian? It's a lot more common than it used to be, but still relatively unusual while being familiar for spelling etc. And Seb is a great NN.

ED1984 · 26/02/2012 07:56

We are in exactly the same situation as you! We could have named several girls, but are struggling to find one boy name that we 100% love. We are also seeking something that is not too common, but not too weird either. Our top name at the moment is Monty, but still not 100% on it - and currently have no others on our list!