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Original poster

Almost named our 4 day old boy - need opinions!

130 replies

SlouchingPanda · 25/07/2013 10:41

So, Junior Panda almost has a name... DH prefers one, I prefer another. It's DEADLOCK - we need your help!

  1. Aubin Laurence Stephen [2 syllable surname starting with A]
  2. Felix Laurence Stephen [same surname]
  3. They're both hideous
  4. Either is good

Stephen as you might guess is a non-negotiable family name. I won't say who prefers which but would love to hear your thoughts.

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Yika · 25/07/2013 18:01

Aubin is quite horrible but far far better than Auberon or Aubrey which both sound wet. Aubin would be fine as a middle name. Felix is too trendy for my taste though it is a nice name.

ToomuchIsBackOnBootcamp · 25/07/2013 18:00

Aubin is meh, and terrible with an A surname.
Felix is ok-ish not my choice but I can see it might suit some babies.

Gabriel is fabulous, pick that!!!

italladdsup · 25/07/2013 17:59

Another vote for Felix

SadPander · 25/07/2013 17:54

I love Felix, DH has the cat fixation but can't say it bothers me. I think its a lovely name. Not so keen on Aubin sorry. Have you thought about Aubry? Not to everyone's taste but I came across it while looking at 1920's boys names and think its quite cute.

VelmaDaceDinkley · 25/07/2013 17:38

I vote Felix

I also like Gabriel and Bartholomew.

MrsOakenshield · 25/07/2013 17:34

what about Elias?

MrsOakenshield · 25/07/2013 17:33

oh no, that makes LAA which is No Good At All.

MrsOakenshield · 25/07/2013 17:33

Aubin nice. Felix awful. Laurence nice. Laurence Stephen too similar to Stephen Lawrence. AA bad. FA worse.

Basically, I think Aubin Laurence would be fine but not with a surname beginning with A.

Laurence Aubin?

HRHwheezing · 25/07/2013 17:28

I'm with char lady.
Felix is a lovely name. It's a very European name, I like it.
Oscar and felix are dig and cats names but that's because we like them as names.

Green18 · 25/07/2013 17:26

Laurence is lovely too! Laurence Felix or Felix Laurence is good.

Green18 · 25/07/2013 17:24

Felix! Aubin is too unusual-will cause probs for child(depending on where you live).

pygmy · 25/07/2013 17:21

Felix is great!!

Wbdn28 · 25/07/2013 16:07

Felix Laurence Aubin

squoosh · 25/07/2013 15:19

Felix is marmite 'cat' name - I dislike it

Tabitha is a marmite 'cat' name - I love it

I'm a bit indifferent to marmite though.

whyno · 25/07/2013 15:10

Felix is lovely

Serenity6 · 25/07/2013 15:07

Aubin sounds horrible, sorry. And what if kids at school might use the spelling to tease him ie A. Bin? They might not, but who knows.

While Felix is not my cup of tea, it is okay and far superior to Aubin.

Laurence is gorgeous. How about Laurence Stephen Aubin or Felix surname?

TheCharWoman · 25/07/2013 15:05

Oops, sorry that was a bit long wasn't it!

TheCharWoman · 25/07/2013 15:04

Felix is great because:
(1) it means happy/lucky/blessed - could there be a better name meaning?
(2) it's a good solid classic name. (It's even in the Bible!)
(3) it is international and everyone knows how to say it, spell it etc.

I really don't get the mumsnet obsession with 'it's a brand of cat food in the UK'. So are lots of things! Arthur? Stella is a brand of lager, Flora a brand of marg! Fwiw, when I take my 1 year old Felix to the supermarket we do a special detour to the cat food. I point out his name, and the cats - and he miaows Grin but then that's just the happy/lucky /blessed little chap he is !

TigerSwallowTail · 25/07/2013 15:04

When I hear Felix I think of the man who jumped from space.

NoComet · 25/07/2013 14:09

Laurence Steven A... ..... Perfect.

Steven was my lovely grandpa and would have been DSIS son had she had one.

niffernaffer · 25/07/2013 14:05

Aubin!

VinegarDrinker · 25/07/2013 13:00

The Aubrey we know isn't American. Anyhow, OP doesn't have a girl and isn't considering Aubrey, sorry for derailing slouching!

Gabriel definitely my favourite of those you've mentioned. Or how about Jude, Noah, Elijah, Josiah...

RiaOverTheRainbow · 25/07/2013 12:57

Would you consider Laurence or Stephen pick Stephen for the first name with Aubin and Felix as middle names?

LaRegina · 25/07/2013 12:56

Sorry I'm with No.3 - Felix is a cat IMO and Aubin is a bit meh...

I think if you're dithering between two, ditch them both. If you really liked one of them you would know you wanted that one - like with men really Grin

SummerRainIsADistantMemory · 25/07/2013 12:55

3

haven't read the whole thread but that's my gut reaction, sorry

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