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Poor DS2 is 5 weeks and still nameless!

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Anonymousse · 27/04/2012 16:55

For anyone following the saga, our surname is Cummings and we were going to go with Barnaby (nn Barney) but somehow didn't use it so it hasn't stuck. We still might well go with it but an alternative has popped up - Rex. Similar to Max which we liked but hopefully without sounding rude?

I'd appreciate any honest opinions please!

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lockets · 28/04/2012 21:50

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5madthings · 28/04/2012 21:50

i like Barnaby and Rex, how about one as his middle name and one has his first name, either way round would work i think :)

Booette · 28/04/2012 21:41

Well I'm going to say go for Barney! But then I'm completely and utterly biased as it's DS5's name, and I love it! He's Barnaby, and he always has that option to use that when he's older, but I do know of older Barney's so I don't think it's a problem.

Not sure on Rex, but only because I knew someone called Rex so it makes me think of an old man, but I guess he was young once!

I can't say it's a dog's name, because so is Barney!

In conclusion, Barney!

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survivingspring · 28/04/2012 21:05

Totally agree about the longer name going well with your surname:

Laurence Cummings - would be lovely IMO

Barney is also nice although I'm not too keen on Rex - sorry!

Hope you've decided by now though!!

joymaker · 28/04/2012 20:57

I think ViolaCrayola has suggested some really great names that really do seem go with your surname.

Anony have you come to any decison yet?

PercyFilth · 28/04/2012 15:33

There is nothing wrong with Rex, it's a splendid name.

Yes, it does get given to dogs, but the current fashion is for naming pets with human names, so an awful lot of names would be ruled out on that basis.

What's wrong with 'Sexy Rexy'? That's a very flattering nn, who minds being described as sexy!!

If you were to be swayed towards a longer name, there is Reginald which traditionally shortens to Rex. That would be an unusual choice.

ViolaCrayola · 28/04/2012 15:20

Just to rock the boat a little more (sorry) I think a long (3 syllables plus) name would go best with your surname.

So, Barnaby (rather than Rex) or...

Alexander
Sebastian (as mentioned already)
Dominic (Dom)
Frederick (Fred/Freddie)
Josiah (Joss/Jed)
Nathaniel (Nat/Nate)
Christopher (Chris/Kit?)
Jonathan (Jonny)
Nicholas (Nick)
Theodore (Teddy/Theo)
Anthony (Ant/Tony)

You get the idea! All can have nice nicknames but IMHO their length sounds really nice with your surname. Good luck :)

FashionEaster · 28/04/2012 15:07

I still like Max, less keen on Rex.

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Badgerina · 28/04/2012 09:51

I agree with others on Cummings. THIS is the problem name, not the first names you like. Give the child your surname and choose MAX!

ethelb · 28/04/2012 01:00

i have a very lovely uncle rex. just so you know....

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SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 28/04/2012 00:54

Sadly, I think any name which includes Cummings will sound porn starrish! Sorry OP!
I love Rex.

argylesocks · 28/04/2012 00:52

Normally I like Rex but Rex Cummings kinda sounds like a porn star.
Personally I think Barnaby is horrible but theres nothing wrong with the name I just don't like it.

I vote Levi or Leo

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WhereMyMilk · 27/04/2012 23:09

Alex? If you want the x?

I lobe Noah as well.

Ben's fab!

Rex no. Barnaby yes.

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 27/04/2012 23:00

I like Rex, by the way, I don't like Ben

RickGhastley · 27/04/2012 22:42

Rex is really nice.

How about:
Arran (stole your idea startail!)
Flynn
Nate

startail · 27/04/2012 22:36

Aaron, no idea why it just popped in to my head. DF has a now teen Aaron and I've always liked the name.

thegreylady · 27/04/2012 22:28

I dont think the dog thing will be an issue but I do think that 3 to 7 yr olds may fix on 'T Rex' and he may be teased.I am another who loves Barnaby although Barney is yet another dinosaur of course!

joymaker · 27/04/2012 19:08

Oh Anonymousse I really feel for you as DP and I were in a similar position with our DS.

We changed the name we were going to use because as well as other issues it was being mispronounced. We really did pushed it to the wire -6 weeks! Though in that time, as you can imagine, he had an abundance of very affectionate nn Smile

Make sure it's right in the end. Good Luck in your decision x

justnodandsmile · 27/04/2012 18:46

Oh no! You made the mistake of asking for people's opinions- I did that too and it made me feel terrible about my final choice (George) as everyone seemed to hate it. I did it anyway though as every name I picked people seemed to have something negative to say. I'm a primary school teacher and I've never had a 'Rex' so if you want unusual then that's probably the one. Personally I love the name Barney - all the Barneys I've come across have been middle class and super intelligent if that's what you're going for! Grin

rachel234 · 27/04/2012 18:28

I think Barnaby Cummings sounds great - elegant, cool and classy!