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only 8 days to go - Connor or Conrad??

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KMR281 · 21/12/2012 10:16

due Dec 29th, have 2 boys already (Christian and Samuel). Picked out 2 girls names that we like (Merryn or Meredith) and are a bit stuck for boys names - have William, but suddenly thinking of Connor or Conrad? What do you think?? Is Conrad a bit 1920s communist comrade?! Connor was in top 25 boys names last year, Conrad doesn't feature, but yet is easy to spell etc.
Impartial advice required! TIA.

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SquealyB · 21/12/2012 13:36

Gin I don't think anyone was denigrating any other culture here, even though a name may have specific culture background and history modern connotations and perceptions are an equally valid consideration.

GinSoakedMulberryBush · 21/12/2012 13:25

Conor is not chavy. It is a legend name for goodness sake. There are other cultures besides The British culture of kings, queens etc.

Conrad is not as classic. Bit smug perhaps. But I like it.

baskingseals · 21/12/2012 12:29

Conrad is very cool. i would choose Conrad.

SquealyB · 21/12/2012 11:16

Clown I LOVE the name Conor hence why it was our number one boys choice and it is popular for a reason. So it is a shame that some people are dragging it down!

PersonalClown · 21/12/2012 11:12

Oi You cheeky bunch of vipers!! I have a Connor.

It was a compromise with the traditional Irish GPs. They wanted Seamus, I wanted Caleb.
If I knew his fucker of a father was going to disappear by the time my Toad was 1, I'd have had my choice

lidlqueen · 21/12/2012 11:10

Conrad, ditto alma

almapudden · 21/12/2012 11:09

Conrad. Connor is overused and a bit chavvy.

SquealyB · 21/12/2012 11:03

We had selected Conor (original irish sp) as possible name for DC1 expected in Jan. Although I love the name I got cold feet in the last couple of weeks and changed our mind as it does seem to be very popular and the last few weeks I have seen a fair few chavvy parents out screaming "Conor don't touch that" etc in the supermarket. Have to confess it put me right off!

I think Conrad is a pretty cool alternative and I have to say I prefer it to William.