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Names like Simon

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belindarose · 01/04/2012 16:55

28 weeks with DS1. Simon is the only name I like. Well, I like others, but don't want a 'several in the class' name. I've only taught two Simons in 12 years, so I'm guessing it can't be that common.

Anyway, I feel like I need a few more on the shortlist to discuss with DH. Any ideas?

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BeaditAli · 02/04/2012 14:28

I meant Pete! Sad
Also really like Christian and not so sure it would get shortened as easily as Christopher! Grin

BeaditAli · 02/04/2012 14:26

Rowan
Matthew
Jonah
Joel
Joseph.... Not sure if you'd think it too populat though?
Edward
Jonathan
Also a fan of Peter but he'd get Peter surely Sad
Christian

Positiveplus · 02/04/2012 14:12

I love the name Simon too!

Of the ones I know / have known, they have had brothers called Daniel, Zac, and Drew.

snice · 01/04/2012 23:39

careful of initials if using Simon Alfred- you wouldn't want SAD or SAP or SAG

nooka · 01/04/2012 23:37

I think that Simon Alfred works well (assuming your dh likes both names of course!). My dd is named after two of her great grandmothers and really likes the connection.

ilovemybum · 01/04/2012 23:12

My dad is Simon John :)

winkle2 · 01/04/2012 22:43

Simon I'd lovely.

I'm not keen on Alfred but I think it's such a lovely idea to honour your grandfather.

:)

Bubbaluv · 01/04/2012 22:38

Peter, Robert, Richard, David, Geoffrey, Michael.

Love these names.

Born2BRiiiled · 01/04/2012 21:46

John is a fabulous name.

claudedebussy · 01/04/2012 20:09

Robin
Martin

dementedma · 01/04/2012 20:00

Simon is one of my all time favourite names - it's lovely.I wanted it for Ds but DH wasn't keen...
I don't know any little Simons so go for it.

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CecilyP · 01/04/2012 19:13

It is a nice name. It has gone out of fashion but is still in use. Agree with Edith about Nicholas, and Timothy and Paul for that matter. Also Andrew. I think Simon Alfred goes quite well together.

BlueEyeshadow · 01/04/2012 18:57

DS2 is Simon and we get lots of people saying what a nice name. :)

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belindarose · 01/04/2012 18:53

Can't have Greg or Peter as we have really close cousins with those names. Do like them though.

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Born2BRiiiled · 01/04/2012 18:52

Gregory or Peter fit the bill and sound nicer imo, and have pleasanter shortenings.

shineypenny · 01/04/2012 18:47

Neil
Steven
Christopher
Andrew
Robert

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belindarose · 01/04/2012 18:27

DH and I both have cousins called Simon, which is my only reservation I suppose, but as we won't look like we're favouring anyone in particular it'll probably be okay!

So, as you're here (and thanks, by the way), I'd like to use my beloved grandad's name as the middle name. He died last year at the age of 95 and was a remarkable, inspirational man. He had 21 great granddaughters and this is the first boy. My grandma is still alive and kicking (almost literally). The name is Alfred. I don't actually like it much (he was always Alf) but I'd just like his name to be carried on. What do you think?

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pinkhebe · 01/04/2012 18:17

I know a Simon with a brother Damon

ripsishere · 01/04/2012 18:15

Simon is a great name, not quite as great as Duncan obviously and a close second runner to Gavin and Adrian.
Seriously, Simon is fantastic. I don't know any of my DDs age - almost 11.

BlueAndRedMakePurple · 01/04/2012 18:15

My dh is Simon. He thinks it's a fab name Grin

sonniebonnie · 01/04/2012 18:10

Simon is lovely. Classic, manly sounding but not widely used these days! Great choice!

TiddlerIsTardy · 01/04/2012 17:37

Edith that is so true!

I know a Simon with a brother Martin.

DoubleGlazing · 01/04/2012 17:35

Andrew
Gregory
George
Lawrence
Saul
Elias
Luke
Benjamin
Reuben
Adam
Alistair
Matthew
Miles
Edwin
William
Sebastian

doctordwt · 01/04/2012 17:31

Simon is lovely and underused.