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John?

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DialMforMummy · 04/05/2012 10:57

Any views? I am not sure how I feel about it.

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AberdeenAngusina · 04/05/2012 23:03

It's DS1's middle name - good, strong, classic name.

bronze · 04/05/2012 22:56

It's my ds3s middle name
Also my brothers middle name not to mention the first name of oodles
of relations

BBQJuly · 04/05/2012 22:41

Great name, classic and underused.

nizlopi · 04/05/2012 22:33

Its my husbands and my fathers middle name, but I personally wouldn't use it. Its a bit dull.

Svrider · 04/05/2012 22:30

No
I think it's very bland, hardly a name at all really

EllenParsons · 04/05/2012 22:27

I like John. Both my grandads were called it. It is a strong classic but you rarely come across a baby John. You should go for it IMO!

PercyFilth · 04/05/2012 14:01

John is a great name. It is powerful enough to overcome any negative coonotations (eg American slang for toilet, johnny for condom). You cannot go wrong with John. Timeless and classless.

I like Jonathan as well (though not Jon without the h). I know a Jonathan who is known as Joe though, so it's quite versatile. It does get spelt wrong which can be an annoyance.

lovelychops · 04/05/2012 13:54

Good point DialMforMummy about the top 100 names. I think because when I was in school (80's & 90's) it was common then so I still think of it as a popular name?

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DialMforMummy · 04/05/2012 13:54

Nah, Kettle is too girlie! Might give Blender a thought though. Grin

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FannyPriceless · 04/05/2012 13:49

DalM, you never mentioned your first child was named Toaster until now. In that case - much as I like John - you'll have to go for somthing like Kettle or Blender for your second one, don't you think? Wink

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DialMforMummy · 04/05/2012 13:44

Not keen keen on Jonatha/on. I see what you mean Lovelychops but then again, I have not spotted in the top 100 last year, so it certainly is not mega popular at the mo. DS first name is quite unusual so I am not sure it would work i.e. Toaster and John.

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AWomanCalledHorse · 04/05/2012 13:28

I'm with squoosh on Jonathan/Jonathon. Can't explain it, but I just can't stand 'Jon'.

Maybe because I hate Jon Bon Jovi with a passion?

lovelychops · 04/05/2012 13:18

So dull. You have a chance to name your child anything you desire, why choose one of the blandest and over used names ever?

cece · 04/05/2012 13:12

I have a Jonathan. I love it as it is so versatile and so does my DS. Most people call him Jonny. So I would say go for it.

squoosh · 04/05/2012 13:06

God no! Whatever you do do not call him Jonathan!

Jonathan is soooo eighties, it's an estate agents name, it's a vile name. It's a name I actually despise, and I hate, hate, hate when men are called Jon. WTF is that about. Stick an h in there you fools!

Disclaimer: I feel very strongly about the hideous name Jonathan.

CarriMarie · 04/05/2012 13:02

I prefer Jonathan, then they have the option of shortening it to Jon when older.

woopsidaisy · 04/05/2012 12:59

I love John. Johnny is sweet for a wee boy too.
I have two DSs, and wanted to call the first John. My parents said don't do it! Johns never turn out well....my brother is called John!Grin

Beamur · 04/05/2012 12:54

I prefer John to Jonathan too. There's a little Johnnie in my DD'd class - it's one of those names that can grow up as they get older - Johnnie/Jonny to John.

salamanda · 04/05/2012 12:49

Thread hijack, sorry DialM Blush

salamanda · 04/05/2012 12:48

Well that would be a first! I think they sound a bit too similar to each other really.

squoosh · 04/05/2012 12:46

John and Jane siblings is probably the next hip trend.

You'll be soooo ahead of the curve!

salamanda · 04/05/2012 12:43

Like it, strong, simple, classic and really love Johnny/Johnnie. Just realised I don't like Jonathan though for some reason (not that anyone's suggested it!)

God, how boring would it be though if I called my kids John and Jane? Might do it anyway :)

AWomanCalledHorse · 04/05/2012 12:03

I like John, considering it for future DS's.

rachel234 · 04/05/2012 12:00

John is a great classic, underused name. Great choice!

CaptainHetty · 04/05/2012 11:17

I think John is a good, solid name. I am biased as I have a William John (after his two grandfathers) but still, it's a name I'd like even if I didn't have one :o

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