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Alexander, Daniel, Dominic, Nicholas, Rory or Sebastian?

32 replies

MrsBloop · 10/10/2013 09:54

Would like opinions on our shortlist of boy's names for DC2 (not sure if girl or boy) DC1 is called Thomas.

We like classic names, and not put off by popularity on ONS lists etc, and don't want anything too 'trendy' that will date. We also have a bit of a difficult surname (short, harsh and a noun) which rules out some other possibilities.

Alexander - I love, but not keen on nn Alex. Is this inevitable?

Daniel - DH's favourite, I think it is ok but I don't love it

Dominic - I like, DH not so keen

Nicholas - I also really like this, and like Nicky as a nn

Rory - think may be too trendy?

Sebastian - may be too 'posh' for us. I really like it, just don't know if I see it as my child's name IYSWIM?

Thanks!

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looseleaf · 10/10/2013 14:00

I like Alexander then Rory. Both great names IMO and I don't think Alex inevitable either

Shanghaidiva · 10/10/2013 13:52

My vote is for Alexander as I have one myself!
Alex is not inevitable - mine stayed an Alexander until secondary school and still introduces himself as Alexander.

HasItStartedYet · 10/10/2013 13:49

Love Dominic.

Layl77 · 10/10/2013 13:44

Theyre all lovely, my least favourite is Dominic but have no idea why.

I always think of knicker-less for Nicholas but it's a nice name and not really popular! How about Andrew, Marcus, Jack?

heidihole · 10/10/2013 11:49

All are lovely. My favourite is Alexander. Not sure on inevitability of 'Alex' There is a 3 year old at toddler group called Alexander. Never Alex. But that may change when he hits school/teenage years??

Do you like Xander as a nickname? Or Lex?

Mim78 · 10/10/2013 10:30

I like your choices particularly: Alexander, Dominic and Daniel - I would use any of those but they are all taken by family or very close friends (i.e. Dominic is my godson).

I others are nice but I would not pick them.

I also love Thomas btw but like Daniel it doesn't go with our surname - makes the name of either someone very famous or a book...

If I had a free choice of the names you have said I would go with Alexander.

geminigirl · 10/10/2013 10:07

I like Rory, Daniel, Alexander,Dominic, Nicholas and Sebastian....in that order. I really, REALLY like Rory. How do you fancy the Irish version Ruairi? Pronounced rooree?