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I think we have a shortlist.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 18:45

Hector Ivo Black
Magnus Ivo Black
Otto Hector Black

My absolute ideal, dream name would be Ivo Hector Black, but my partner strongly dislikes Ivo. Sad face.

Other names on the long list, but don't feel quite right are Edgar, Bertram, Cosmo, Wilfred and Albert.

My DSs (11 & 8) are Finn & Louis.

What do you think? Any other suggestions?

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puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE · 22/05/2013 19:06

Magnus is my boy name, so it would have to be that!

NotSpartacus · 22/05/2013 19:05

You know what I'd do?
When the baby is out, ask your DH to go out and get something and borrow his phone. Then call everyone and announce the birth of Ivo Hector Linus (Edmund?). Job done.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 19:04

Not so keen on Ivan (too close to ex's name) but love Ivor. He doesn't!

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 19:01

Linus is great and I have suggested this, but partner can't get past the Charlie Brown rag boy.

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Bowlersarm · 22/05/2013 19:00

Now pygmy you know what they'll all be saying about Hector........!

If you can't have Ivo what about Ivan?

NotSpartacus · 22/05/2013 18:58

I like Hector and Otto both. And I like Ivo too.
Not quite as keen on Magnus.
How about Linus?

itsnothingoriginal · 22/05/2013 18:55

Shame about Ivo - great name!

Otto would be my choice - I know a lovely little boy called Otto and think it's a very cool name.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 18:55

Dominic is my partner's name and Reuben is his son's name! Quentin is too posh sounding and dislike Sebastian. Monty's nice but seems a bit informal.

It might be a case of seeing what feels right when he's here; but ideally I'd like the name sorted before his arrival!

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shoobidoo · 22/05/2013 18:51

Really dislike Hector (meaning or the potential nickname Heck!)

Otto sounds like a middle aged fat man - not very elegant, sorry

Love Magnus and Cosmo!

Or how about
Reuben
Monty
Quentin/Quinn
Sebastian/Seb
Dominic