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Fenix/Phoenix ?

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 10:09

Ok so we are struggling for a name for ds3.

We have a Dylan and a Miles already.

Quite liking Fenix/Phoenix, opinions pleaseSmile

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seeker · 30/03/2012 11:32

I wish I could introduce you to my step nephew. He could tell you all about having a "unique, beautiful and poetic" name.

peskimo · 30/03/2012 11:32

Wizard I reckon that the relative abundance of Phoenixes might be to do with it sounding a bit like Felix but being a bit more unusual. Its not always a good thing, like alternative 'out there' spellings.

I actually like Phoenix, a name like this could have a really positive personal meaning for a the parent.

jaffacakehips · 30/03/2012 11:30

What about Rex? I was also going to suggest Gabriel and Gilbert.

jaffacakehips · 30/03/2012 11:29

Dairy I was just wondering why after having a Dylan and Miles you are now thinking of Phoenix? They are quite different names Grin IMHO. What about Orlando?

Sorry very noisy Blush Not that it matters but I thought Bertie with your DC's was really nice.

thegreylady · 30/03/2012 11:28

Fenix just looks as though you cant spell!
How about Rowan or Gil[bert]?
Gabriel is nice too or Guy or Giles

EasyOnTheChips · 30/03/2012 11:25

No. Fenix is dreadful, dreadful, dreadful.

DREADFUL.

Stellan · 30/03/2012 11:24

You can't - well, not really - but in 2010 4 of the 131 mums wanting to name their sons Phoenix got it wrong...

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:17

Stellan - I didn't know you could spell it Pheonix?! No, it would be Phoenix..

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:16

Ah I see, thanks Blu I'd never heard of it. Will mull that one over Smile

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Stellan · 30/03/2012 11:15

Just DON'T spell it Pheonix... which is even worse than Fenix.

Blu · 30/03/2012 11:15

Arlo Guthrie -at the heart of the wave of protest songs against the Vietnam War and other causes of justice. Wrote / sang Alice's Restaurant.
Arlo ias a name s enjoying a bit of a moment, but hardly over-used.

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:13

Thanks for all the comments regarding the spelling. I think I agree tbh. Personally I think Phoenix looks nicer as a name anyway. Just need to convince dh of that!

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:12

Also, I'm aware my son may not share my mindset. Ds1 and 2 couldn't be more different. There's no way to predict that though just as you can't predict he will be 'short and shy'. I have a very simple name, didn't stop me being extremely shy and uncomfortable as a child and I'm not sure my name would have helped or hindered tbh.

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EightiesChick · 30/03/2012 11:11

If you like Beck, I wouldn't be put off by it being the name of an older child's friend. It's not like they will be together all the time. Not the same as there being 5 Becks in the same school class at all.

Whatever you do, don't use the Fenix spelling. I agree with earlier comments that it sounds like a prescription drug/medical appliance and also that it will be pronounced 'Fenn-ix' not 'Fee-nix'.

SooticaTheWitchesCat · 30/03/2012 11:10

Not too sure but if you are going to choose that name Pheonix is best. Fenix would end up being pronounced Fennix and sound rather odd.

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:09

Seeker - why are you so sure this name in particular will be a burden? It's not that unusual.. You should hear some of the names at ds's school! Our family tend to have slightly unusual names as a whole.

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seeker · 30/03/2012 11:04

Well, let's hope your ds shares your mindset. They don't always, you know.I think imposing your will like this on a person who can't consent is not a good thing to do- it's perfectly possible to give a child an unusual name that is also not a potential burden.

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:03

Stellan Grin a person has class, regardless of their name!

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Stellan · 30/03/2012 11:00

Phoenix isn't great but Fenix is just dreadful.

I fear that Phoenix is a name lacking in class.

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 11:00

I don't know what the musical link is with Arlo? Not heard it before..

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DairyNips · 30/03/2012 10:58

Seeker, Thats quite a negative scenario to imagine. I'm more of an optimistic person, Phoenix is a cool name imo and I'm guessing by that age my ds would be pretty used to introducing himselfGrin

I hate HP so that is totally not the reason I like it! Harry just reminds me of prince Harry do total no no. We are probably gonna use Harrison as his middle name though.

Not sure I like Kier, sounds a bit like beer... Or earGrin

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WizardofOs · 30/03/2012 10:57

There are 2 boys called Phoenix at Toddler group my son goes to. Who would have thought it possible?

Blu · 30/03/2012 10:55

Arlo for the musical thng?
NOT Fenix. It sounds like Fenwicks and it looks like a vitamin syrup. Or a fertiliser for pot plants. And is not a proper spelling.
And most important advice - do not discuss with MIL or any other relatives in advance.

MerryMarigold · 30/03/2012 10:53

Seeker, she won't do Harrison because of Harry.

Kier is great.

MrsChemist · 30/03/2012 10:53

Hmm... Fenix just makes me think Gears of War
The main character is called Marcus Fenix.

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