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Help - can't name ds4 - here's our shortlist....

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StealthToddler · 10/01/2013 15:12

So I have 3 boys and ds4 is due in 9 weeks....

So far I have a George, Thomas and Ollie.

We have a shortlist of names which we like but struggling to come to a decision and DH and I have different favourites.

Shortlist is:
Monty (Montague) - bit concerned that too much like a dog's name and the Monty Python connection!
Hugo
Henry (DH doesn't particularly like it)
Theo (Theodore)
Edward (but couldn't use Ted as short name as with our surname would be a clothes label!)

Can't remember the other names we liked as they are on a list at home but will add on to this thread later!

Any other suggestions welcomed!

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forgottenpassword · 10/01/2013 21:45

I like:
Arthur
Milo
Daniel
Lucas
Louis
Laurence

Sheldonella · 10/01/2013 21:39

My favourites from your list are Henry and Edward, both were on our boy list.
Other ideas:

Andrew
Michael
Jonathan

LegoAcupuncture · 10/01/2013 21:34

I love Theo and Hugo.

What about Duncan? Or Francis NN Frankie.

iclaudius · 10/01/2013 21:33

hugo

ArthurandGeorge · 10/01/2013 21:29

Percy

sittinginthesun · 10/01/2013 21:29

Theo or Monty.

Allalonenow · 10/01/2013 21:28

Hugo
Monty
Theo

I like Theo very much, but you seem against the repeat of initial T, so I've placed it last, Hugo would be my first choice though.

smother · 10/01/2013 21:27

Sam! It's perfect with George, Thomas and Ollie. I also know a gorgeous baby Hector...

LemonBreeland · 10/01/2013 21:22

Love Monty and Theo.

5madthings · 10/01/2013 21:19

I like freddie and archie as wrll. Know a lovely archie :)

5madthings · 10/01/2013 21:19

Theo or monty. I have a theo (dore) he is 13.

my othet boys are oscar reuben.
Dylan lucas and rudi arlo.

Having four boys is fab, congratulations!

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StealthToddler · 10/01/2013 21:16

Yep I like Freddie Iris good suggestion!

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Iris1 · 10/01/2013 21:13

Love Edward best but I think it's nicest nn is ted/teddy.

Have you considered Frederick nn Freddie.

Benjamin is lovely but I would worry about the alliteration too.

How about Albert? I have an Oliver too and I would definitely consider Albert for another son.

LottieJenkins · 10/01/2013 21:00

Wilfred???

MerylStrop · 10/01/2013 20:53

You could go a bit more boho...Benedict, Florian

CPtart · 10/01/2013 20:43

Adam
Luke
Dominic
Marcus
Evan
Edward
Christopher
Zachary

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StealthToddler · 10/01/2013 20:40

Mummy not particularly keen on William as a 1st name. Ds1 has it as a middle name and we want something different (which means we have ready used 9 names hence having run out of them now!)

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LetUsPrey · 10/01/2013 20:27

I was reading through the thread with a name in mind, got to the post by HenriettaChicken and saw that she beat me to it!

William is a nice name

Definitely agree with the suggestion of Patrick

From your list I like Hugo and Theodore

HenriettaChicken · 10/01/2013 20:20

William would work.

ShowOfHands · 10/01/2013 20:19

When I saw your other boys' name, I immediately thought 'Benjamin'. Otherwise, I think Edward goes really well. I know Edwards who are Teddy, Ed and Ned.

Nicknames naturally evolve so I wouldn't make a choice based on what nickname you think might occur. My dc have v different nicknames to what I thought they would.

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StealthToddler · 10/01/2013 20:16

Hadn't thought about the initials being important for the post - but such a good point!!!!
Our surname begins with a B and yes we are checking what the initials spell!!!
The other one I like but forgot to mention is Benjamin (Ben) but my DH doesn't like alliteration!!!
If we went with Hugo what NN could we use? DH doesn't like huggy or anything similar which I have seen as NNs. Not that it is important and ds1 never has his name shortened!!
Not sure about Sterling - never come across that one before!

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HappyTurquoise · 10/01/2013 19:21

They are all great names, stop worrying. Would advise that it is good to go for distinct initial for each child and adult in the household, to avoid confusion with letters/email addresses and so on. (I speak from experience.)

A lot depends on the child's character, shape, size and general behaviour, but not many children are going to not be able to carry off a name like Monty if they could carry off Hugo (makes me think of the drippy one in Vicar of Dibley) or Theo (makes me think of Brideshead for some reason). I think it's because they are less popular, dare I say uncommon names and so I haven't had those connotations challenged by getting to know a child with that name.

I have met/known a few Montys as adults, all wonderful people.

Have you thought of what his initials will be?

overmydeadbody · 10/01/2013 19:19

Hugo

Geranium3 · 10/01/2013 19:17

I think monty sounds wonderful with your other boys names, love edward too but wouldn't use if you can't use teddy etc
Good luck!

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