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Stuart, George or Dominic?

35 replies

PetShopGirl · 13/06/2012 22:20

What do you think? I don't think I've known any small children called Stuart since I was a child, but it was my Grandfather's name and he was amazing. Does it it sound odd for a baby now though? No special reason for George and Dominic, I just like them.

I like Thea for a girl.

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3nationsfamily · 16/06/2012 18:16

My 11 yr old is Stuart and my father and brother both Dominic!!
We chose Stuart because we live in Scotland and although you would think it would be common here, it isn't really- many more Callums, Camerons, Ewans etc. It never gets shortened to Stu or Stewie and we think it is a good strong masculine name that is classy and timeless.

CJfromTheWestWing · 16/06/2012 18:10

stuart first, never goes out of fashion, but not too popular.

Then Dominic, cos it is nice.

George is totally unoffensive, but doesn't do a lot for me.

DharmaBumpkin · 16/06/2012 18:03

Dominic Dudley sounds nice, but Dom Dudley doesn't... I vote for Stuart! Lovely name :)

yellowraincoat · 16/06/2012 17:16

George always has connotations of smug little children to me.

I love Stuart (maybe cos I'm Scottish, it's v popular there) and Dominic.

Kaekae · 16/06/2012 17:15

I like George, not keen on Stuart at all. Reminds me of warts, childish I know!

pinguwings · 16/06/2012 16:33

Stuart's a fabulous name and if it has a personal reason behind it's use then it's even more suitable. I find Dominic a bit pretentious. George is great but very popular.

CarriMarie · 16/06/2012 16:15

I think Dominic Stuart sounds great, too many little Georges around.

jaggythistle · 16/06/2012 04:31

i like Stuart and would have maybe used it for DS2 if i didn't know someone at work called Stuart . :)

go for it.

don't like Dominic because of nickname Dom i think.

i met a very cute tiny baby George recently, but not that fussed for the name tbh.

Staceisace · 16/06/2012 03:48

My brother's 18 and called Stuart - I think mum only chose it because she thought 'Stacey and Stuart' sounded like two good kids names to have...haha! It's a really normal name to me since I grew up around it but I don't know too many little ones called it. It has suited him throughout his life so far and the only nn he's ever had was 'Stu' and even then most people just stick with Stuart.

I like George too but don't like Dominic at all. I love Thea for a girl :)

mathanxiety · 15/06/2012 19:37

I really like Dominic with Stuart as a middle name. I don't think Dominic Stuart 'Dudley' would be bad at all.

ThisAintKansas · 15/06/2012 13:28

George is meh.

Stuart not nice.

Dominic lovely.

randomimposter · 15/06/2012 13:19

gosh what different names!

George my favourite by a long way. Stuart could work for a MN IMO.

Dominic's ok I guess.

Littlecherublegs · 15/06/2012 12:59

Love Dominic - is on our shortlist!

Stuart is ok - dont know any under 30??!!

Not keen on George - quite popular and a little dull.

Beamur · 15/06/2012 12:57

jaquelinehyde - I wonder if it's the same one....
Agree with your other point too, just because a name is poisoned by association for some is their problem, not yours OP Smile

EllenParsons · 15/06/2012 00:32

Definitely Dominic - I love it. It is not too popular, but a good classic. A brilliant name.

George also nice enough but a bit more boring than Dominic. Not keen on Stuart.

TuesdayNightClub · 14/06/2012 23:09

I know a four month old Stuart and he is absolutely lovely! Smile I like that it is a 'normal' name but unusual in that age group. Good strong name.

George I really dislike, I know hundreds of little boys called George and a few cantankerous old men too...

Dominic is really lovely.

jaquelinehyde · 14/06/2012 23:01

Love George

Hate Staurt (probably due to the only one I have known being a nasty woman beating fuckwit)

Meh @ Dominic

You must go with what you love though, every name in the world has been attached to a total twat at some point.

aquashiv · 14/06/2012 22:52

Dominic love that name

TheWave · 14/06/2012 22:19

Prefer Stuart. George boring.

Beamur · 14/06/2012 21:56

The only Stuart I can think of in RL is the biggest twat I've ever known! Stu is not the nicest nn either. Sorry.
Like George the best.

PercyFilth · 14/06/2012 21:54

Stuart for me. Love it. Was my grandfather's name too.

minipie · 14/06/2012 18:11

Dominic hands down.

HappyJoyful · 14/06/2012 15:57

Stewie Griffen - Family Guy...
Stuart Little - a charming adopted mouse..

Neither bad connections to me..

HappyJoyful · 14/06/2012 15:55

Stewie.. for short. Stuart Little... isn't that a character in something ? he was nice ? I think if you love it go for it! Be brave!

George v.common / popular now I think.

Dominic was v.high up on my list.

WithACherryOnTop · 14/06/2012 15:53

Dominic is lovely.
Stuart is very nice.
I don't like George at all.