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Russell

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BoyMeetsWorld · 11/07/2013 19:45

I could be being hormonal as just found out today I'm having a boy when desperately wanted a girl.

However....the more I think about it, the more I really really want to call our new son after my Dad who was the love of my life and sadly died 3 years ago. His name was Russell nn Russ.

I know this isn't a popular or immediately cool name...but could it be trendy again (especially as Russ) on the right little boy?

Would value your opinions as I'll have to fight for this one with DH if I fix on it. At the moment it's the only name my heart is shouting "yes!" to

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burberryqueen · 12/07/2013 11:41

Go for it, it has a certain timelessness and coolness

Blanketsandpillows · 12/07/2013 11:39

I do like Russ. I think it's quite cool. Go for it!

Choccyhobnob · 12/07/2013 10:24

I have to admit I immediately thought why would you do that to a child? As the only ones I know are age 60+. However I DO like Russ and I'm not just saying that!

doublecakeplease · 12/07/2013 08:31

I love it - DH vetoed it for DS. I worked in a restaurant whilst at uni and the guy who regularly came tp fix stiff there was Russell. He was seriously cool and maybe a tiny bit handsome which is maybe why I still remember him 20 years later

bruffin · 12/07/2013 08:22

My grandad was Russell and i wish i had used it for DS. I know a one or two teenagers called Russell and it does suit them.

flipchart · 12/07/2013 08:20

Tbh I'm not a fan of Russell but funny enough I do like Russ.

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BoyMeetsWorld · 12/07/2013 08:18

Thank you lots...really pleased to get some positive responses, although is this just because anyone who clicked on the thread thinking 'noooo don't do it' saw the bit about my dad and decided best not? Don't want to give DS a name he'll hate...

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Hekkie · 11/07/2013 22:10

My hubby is a Russell nn Russ. He's very cool.

CPtart · 11/07/2013 20:31

My brothers name, also named after my deceased DF.
Suits him. Do it.

By the way...boys are fab!

Rhubarbgarden · 11/07/2013 20:25

Lovely. Do it.

Summersun1983 · 11/07/2013 19:51

I think it's a lovely name and Russ sounds fine, not uncool at all. Listen to your heart xx

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