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What baby names do you love that almost everyone else hates?

131 replies

WithACherryOnTop · 21/06/2012 20:40

I really like Kyle. I think it has a nice sound,and I love the Scottish connections as I'm a big fan of Scottish names.
The Kyle I know is lovely,and not at all 'chavvy'.

Which unpopular names do you love?

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tammytoby · 26/06/2012 15:18

Florian is very popular in Germany, I think it is even in the top 10 most popular baby names. Same with Quentin in France, actually.

My name would be Thaddeus (pronounced Ta-day-us) - I love it but am not sure everyone else does. I'd still use it though Smile in the unlikely event we'll have another son.

Lots of names on here aren't 'hated by almost everybode else' imo. Some great names actually!

CosmicBurp · 26/06/2012 13:52

Frances. I know a lot of people think it's frumpy, but I think it's classic.

EldritchCleavage · 26/06/2012 13:36

Oh, and Syrie.

EldritchCleavage · 26/06/2012 13:36

Theophilus
Florian (actually wanted this for DS, DH barked with laughter)
Asher.

Hera (I don't care how she comes across in the myths, that was just patriarchal spin doctoring)
Daphne
Miriam

rachel1970 · 26/06/2012 13:30

Kyzords, we have a Quentin. We've been getting lots of positive comments from most people. I hadn't realised it was hated..

I also like Eric but am not that keen on Julian.

Kyzordz · 26/06/2012 12:10

I have always loved the names Julian and Quentin since reading the famous five as a kid. Apparently they are both god awful, i've not met anyone else who likes them!

Slightly more accepted names that I like are Eric and Agnes, but it depends who i'm talking to!

rosabud · 26/06/2012 10:44

Sylvia. I think it sounds beautiful but I was never allowed it because it sounded too "old." Even when shortened to Sylvie or even Sylv, I still think it has a lovely magical sound.

Cremolafoam · 25/06/2012 21:54

Loved Dora until she became an explorer
And Kenzie before Bb

MrsLetch · 25/06/2012 21:54

My Dh vetoed all my boys choices - Good job I only had girls really.

I loved Jolyon (out of Forsyte Saga), Edwin, Haydn, Fabian and Kai. Most people these days associate Kai with Rooney, but I always think of the philosopher Kai Nielson, so I don't get the 'chavvy' side of it. Shame, as I think it probably is my favourite boy's name.

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IawnCont · 25/06/2012 21:51

Shirley is a brilliant name, tethers - Congratulations!!!!! My friend had a Colin, though everyone said that was the name of a fifty-year-old man- He is now 6"3 and everyone loves the name.

tethersend · 25/06/2012 21:45

Thanks Remus Smile

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/06/2012 20:26

Huge congratulations, Tethers. :)

evilgiraffe · 25/06/2012 18:26

I like Sebastian! I don't see why it would be a hated name Confused

I love the name Leonard, but suspect most people would think it very old fashioned. And not popular old fashioned like George or Jack either!

tethersend · 25/06/2012 18:17

I just called DD2 Shirley, in the face of much derision.

Bollocks to them all, I like it Grin

Mooshaboom · 25/06/2012 17:57

Love Love love Martha but have the same surname as the famous one :(

ProcrastinateWildly · 25/06/2012 17:55

I love Araminta too, and Inigo.

Anonymumous · 25/06/2012 17:42

Horatio. If DD had been a boy, she would have been called that - our family were very glad when we had a girl instead! But it's soooo cool!

PandaWatch · 25/06/2012 17:20

Sirius!

Currently ttc. DH still lols everytime I mention it. He won't even consider it as a middle name :(

NadiaWadia · 25/06/2012 17:12

Jezebel = very pretty sound, but negative connotations!

Lately I have been thinking Tracey sounds nice as well - expect it will roll around again one day.

FreckledLeopard · 25/06/2012 16:09

Love Balthazar. Also Heathcote. These were on my Boys Name List when pregnant. People were relieved when I had a girl.

lemonmuffin · 25/06/2012 16:02

Lola, Ariel, April

baskingseals · 25/06/2012 15:18

Coco for a girl.

also loved Ariel, Valentine, Tiago for boys
all not allowed.

funnily enough i also loved Martina.

Showmethemhappyfeet · 25/06/2012 14:43

:o I just put a kiss on MNBlush I had just finished texting and came straight on here Blush

Showmethemhappyfeet · 25/06/2012 14:43

Manic I love American girls names! I used one from your list too! X