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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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WhyMeWhyNot · 25/07/2013 11:10

I have to use my initials a lot at work so always think of how they go.

AA. Roadside repairs or Alcoholics Anonymous

FA. F**k All

Something to bear in mind perhaps!

Snowyelephantshavewrinkles · 25/07/2013 11:09

congratulations btw

Snowyelephantshavewrinkles · 25/07/2013 11:08

3 sorry

yawningbear · 25/07/2013 11:08

Am really hoping you didn't have your heart set on Aubin.

And congratulations Flowers

pinkje · 25/07/2013 11:08

Why not just Laurence Stephen then? More normal to have just one middle name isn't it.

yawningbear · 25/07/2013 11:06

Laurie Felix Stephen is Junior pandas name I think Grin

tabulahrasa · 25/07/2013 11:04

I'm not massively keen on Felix but I don't hate it.

Aubin is making me go Confused Does it sound like Robin with a missing r? Now I'm repeating it in different ways with different stresses in my head and it's even odder, lol.

TheSecondComing · 25/07/2013 11:03

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FromageFrog · 25/07/2013 11:02
squoosh · 25/07/2013 11:01

3 from me too sorry.

Aubin is a bit lumpy and odd sounding.

Felix is wet and babyish.

But yes, Laurence is nice, so not all bad!

SixPackWellies · 25/07/2013 10:58

How do you pronounce Aubin?

Is it like Oban or Auburn?

I like the latter.

showtunesgirl · 25/07/2013 10:57

Aubin, he WILL get called Oddbin at some point by people that mishear his name.

I'm also another one that thinks of Stephen Lawrence. Sad

Felix = cat.

Flibbedyjibbet · 25/07/2013 10:55

3 sorry, have we ruined your day? So sorry

500internalerror · 25/07/2013 10:54

I really like Aubin. But its a bit of a mouthful with 2 long middle names. Actually, its those names I dont like! But I'm assuming they are family names.

Allalonenow · 25/07/2013 10:51

Felix

absentmindeddooooodles · 25/07/2013 10:51

Felix. Also like Laurie do you have any other options if you are struggling with these two?

MrsBungle · 25/07/2013 10:51

Felix is preferable to aubin but not really my cup of tea.

WhatNo · 25/07/2013 10:49

Arghh - I give up (slinks off)

Onesleeptillwembley · 25/07/2013 10:49

Felix is a cat, absolutely not to my taste, but infinitely preferable to Aubin. Aubin really is bad.

Sunnysummer · 25/07/2013 10:49

Not 1. Aubin is odd.

WhatNo · 25/07/2013 10:49

Gymbob not boy

WhatNo · 25/07/2013 10:48

Gym bob - I'm sort of with you on the cat thing. I was the same until someone we know had a Felix. Now it's just his name and I never think of cats!
(Sorry - Don't like Aubin)

nurseneedshelp · 25/07/2013 10:47

I just keep thinking of the poor Stephen Lawrence :-(

amessagetoyouYoni · 25/07/2013 10:47

Laurence is nice.

I dont like Felix but it is vastly preferable to the, frankly, ODD Aubin.

Sorry!

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