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Are these boys names too out there?

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samename · 02/04/2012 14:19

DH is a big fan of unusual names.

Top of his list for boys names are Tycho (after Danish astronomer Tycho Brae) and Isambard (after Brunel).

After being very Hmm they're weirdly growing on me. DC due in four weeks, don't know what it is.

Would we be inflicting potential DS a lifetime of pain?

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Crocodilio · 02/04/2012 16:47

I think it would be hard not to think of a Tycho as 'Psycho Tycho' (if it is pronounced in the way I read it to be).

Isambard is cool, and as he could always choose to shorten it to the very civilised 'Sam' then he never needs to be too embarrassed by it!

OriginalJamie · 02/04/2012 16:31

I much prefer your girls names. His are "posher".

Would you also consider

Serena
Leah
Lyra

OriginalJamie · 02/04/2012 16:28

They'd be fine in trendy North London, which is no bad thing, depending on your POV...

OTOH Isambard will be shortened, inevitably. Tycho makes me think of the toy firm Tyco.

We toyed with Keir, or Aneurin, and I really like Gabriel (but DH vetoed the latter).

I personally think they are too out there. I have a very unusual name myself. It is tiresome to have people comment/ask about it all the time. It definitely makes people have preconceived ideas about you.

BikeRunSki · 02/04/2012 14:59

I love Tycho and Isambard, but I am a Physicist turned civil engineer. Toyed with Isambard for DS but it would stand out a mile here (Yorkshire pit village, still has a pit ) and not in a good way.

dreamingofsun · 02/04/2012 14:43

think it also depends on where you live. here they would get bullied at school, i fear - despite it being a standard home counties type area

Devora · 02/04/2012 14:38

I like Sorcha a lot. Quite like Lara and Tamsin.

Your boys' names are a bit too far out there for me, personally, but hey it's your kid Grin.

Best of luck with the birth and the naming Smile

GooseyLoosey · 02/04/2012 14:36

In short, yes.

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samename · 02/04/2012 14:35

OOh Tybalt - was he the guy who kills Mercutio in R&J?

I don't mind Sam as nn or even 'Bard if he is cool enough! Kingsley just seems a little grand but good ideas Chocoroo. Your DP sounds like mine.

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chocoroo · 02/04/2012 14:34

Love Anastasia and Cassia. How about Aurelia, Saskia and Romilly?

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samename · 02/04/2012 14:30

I quite like Anastasia for a girl, also Lara, Tamsin and Sabrina

DH likes Xavia, Cassia and Sorcha.

We may never find a compromise!

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chocoroo · 02/04/2012 14:27

My DP insists upon Hironimous (sp?!) should we ever have a boy. He can bog off.

I might warn to Isambard I think, although I don't like Sam as a nn so would dismiss it actually.

How about Kingsley or Tybalt?

Positiveplus · 02/04/2012 14:21

I personally would say they are too 'out there'. I dont mind unusual-ish names but I think there is a line!!

Ahve you any thoughts on girls names?