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Go easy on me please.....

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aprilfoolsbaby · 04/04/2012 23:31

Ds born yesterday and we still haven't decided on a name. What are your thoughts on these

Jasper
Benedict
Rafferty
Bede
Arthur
Edmund
Ezra

Thanks

Aprilfoolsbaby

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MoonlightandRoses · 05/04/2012 00:30

Don't think so, once you associate the name with him, then anything he does will 'fit' that. If you mean 'will it look funny a his CV for legal/academe/stunt-man/nurse/IT?'
I would say no - they are all strong names (although he may have a spot of explaining with Bede if people he meets aren't familiar with "the Venerable..." Smile

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aprilfoolsbaby · 05/04/2012 00:23

Thanks for all your comments and for being kind! Out of interest, are there any that you think are too pretentious or any that won't 'fit' through his life regardless of what he decides to do?

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MoonlightandRoses · 05/04/2012 00:14

Firstly congratulations! Secondly think either Jasper or Edmund would be lovely.

kipperandtiger · 05/04/2012 00:12

I like Edmund. But why don't you think over it for a little while? You don't have to register the birth just yet. Congratulations by the way!!

TerraNotSoFirma · 05/04/2012 00:11

Rafferty is the one that jumped out at me from your list, Great name.

AwkwardMaryHadAnEasterLamb · 05/04/2012 00:06

I like Bede and Edmund.

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Janoschi · 05/04/2012 00:00

EZRA!!!

I know a wonderful man called Ezra.

Not that that has any bearing on it but I smile when I see the name.

Congrats!!

effingwotsits · 04/04/2012 23:58

Jasper and Arthur are fantastic names!

mummybare · 04/04/2012 23:57

Congratulations! And some lovely names there. Rafferty is fantastic, and I also like Benedict, Arthur and Jasper.

LittleFrieda · 04/04/2012 23:56

I love Ezra.

LST · 04/04/2012 23:51

I like Edward and Arthur!

Congratulations!

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aprilfoolsbaby · 04/04/2012 23:49

Thanks for your opinions. I'm determined to have a name by tomorrow so will let you know what we decide.

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EightiesChick · 04/04/2012 23:42

Arthur, Benedict, Edmund are my faves. Congratulations!

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aprilfoolsbaby · 04/04/2012 23:37

Thanks. He is so lovely and I hated telling everyone he had arrived without a name.

DH likes Ezra. I liked esmund but that didn't even make it to the short list.

I feel like I can't think straight and I'm nervous about deciding.

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pinkyp · 04/04/2012 23:36

Edward!

hellymelly · 04/04/2012 23:35

I think Bede might be a bit harsh but like all the others. I particularly like Edmund for some reason, it is a beautiful name.

PineappleBed · 04/04/2012 23:35

Arthur or Edmund I think

SomebodySaveMe · 04/04/2012 23:34

And congrats!

SomebodySaveMe · 04/04/2012 23:34

Rafferty is lovely Smile

muminthecity · 04/04/2012 23:33

Congratulations! I love the name Rafferty, also quite like Benedict (nn Ben) and Arthur Smile