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Finn?

27 replies

spottywelly · 26/11/2012 13:33

Expecting our first boy very soon, and we have really struggled with a name. DH and I both have other names we prefer, but neither likes the other's name, and Finn, while not being first choice for either of us, is the only one we can agree on. But we are still not 100%!

My concern is that it is a bit short - i only like it as a name in its own right, but will people always think it's short for something else? DH has a short name and doesn't think this is a problem. He thinks it's a little too popular (although we don't know any other Finns and only one Finley) and there'll be loads in his class. I have a really common name and don't think it's a problem!

Any thoughts? On the name itself, or on compromising!

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CPtart · 26/11/2012 13:41

Personally my favourite boys names are
Adam
Luke
Zachary
Dominic
Edward
Evan
William
Marcus

Finn is ok but I agree, people will assume Finn is short for Finley. I know 2 Finleys and a Finney!

Sometimes compromise is inevitable if you really can't agree, but I think its a shame not to be 100% on the name of your first born.

unexpectediteminbaggingarea · 26/11/2012 13:40

I love it, but it is short for Finlay. Not that that should matter one iota. If you like it, use it.