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Grayson

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ValiumQueen · 23/09/2012 13:59

We may have found a name at last. DH has a similar first name, and it means 'son of the grey haired' which is apt as we are both ancient.

Any thoughts oh wise but brutally honest ones Grin

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mrsbugsywugsy · 23/09/2012 17:53

I don't like it, it sounds like a surname

I would assume it was after Grayson Perry as it's the only time I've ever heard the name

Pancakeflipper · 23/09/2012 17:49

No... I don't know why It'snot the Larry thing. Perhaps I feel drab when I say it "Grey son...." It doesn't sound like a happy name.#

Nice name for a grey horse though.

Teapot13 · 23/09/2012 17:47

I think it's very trendy, and it also reminds me of the old He-Man cartoons.

There are loads of names for people having children when they're older -- what about Isaac? (I'm sure you're not that old.)

ilovesprouts · 23/09/2012 15:06

one of my fb pals has a baby called grayson hes cute

BananaBubbles · 23/09/2012 15:02

Its horrid. Perhaps fine as a middle name,but very unattractive as a first.

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ValiumQueen · 23/09/2012 14:27

I forgot about Larry!

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YouMayLogOut · 23/09/2012 14:27

Not for me, sorry.

Newtothisstuff · 23/09/2012 14:25

I love it ! A good friend of mine has a son named Grayson !!

Ilovedaintynuts · 23/09/2012 14:23

I think it's really horrible, sorry. I think of Larry.

Badgerina · 23/09/2012 14:20

I like it. Grayson Perry is indeed very cool. His teddy bear is called Mr Measels - also an awesome name.

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ValiumQueen · 23/09/2012 14:13

Never heard of revenge. Just googled. Family name apparently.

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ValiumQueen · 23/09/2012 14:10

Never heard of GP, but he went to Portsmouth Poly so he must be a cool dude.

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Aspiemum2 · 23/09/2012 14:09

Isn't that one of the characters names? Or maybe I'm thinking of the wrong show Confused

Still love the name though

SirEdmundFrillary · 23/09/2012 14:08

I like it because of Grayson Perry, who speaks a lot of sense.

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ValiumQueen · 23/09/2012 14:08

I was a bit concerned about the fifty shades connection too, but can honestly say his conception had nothing to do with it!

aspiemum Why revenge?

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MrSunshine · 23/09/2012 14:07

The only Grayson I know is an American woman.

Don't like it, sorry.

Bluestocking · 23/09/2012 14:07

I don't particularly like surnamey first names. In this case, I would imagine it was in honour of Grayson Perry, transvestite potter, Turner Prize winner and all-round superstar. But that would be no bad thing as GP is a national treasure.

TreacleChops · 23/09/2012 14:06

i like it shortened to Grey but like Morde said about the 50 shades shite!!

Aspiemum2 · 23/09/2012 14:05

It makes me think of revenge! But I love it Grin

MordecaiAndTheRigbys · 23/09/2012 14:03

It's very American I think so it might work better in the US. Plus if you or others shorten it to grey, people are going to think you are a fan of the fifty shades shit.