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Rockwell?

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 11:32

Just that, really. For a boy.

I think it has a ring to it, but is it too Out There?

Plus, it will inevitably be abbreviated to Rocky, and much as I love the Richard O'Brian musical, I'm not totally sure I want to live in it...

But I really like Rockwell, it's cool, and DIFFERENT...

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puntasticusername · 03/12/2013 14:13

Thanks. The name fell into place alright with DC1, just as you say - it was one that had been on my longlist in a slightly different form, DH wasn't crazy about it but when we met DS it did seem to suit him better than anything else, so we happily agreed on the variation of the version from the list.

I just don't like not feeling in any way READY with the name, it's way out of my comfort zone!

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SparklyNewNameChange · 03/12/2013 13:54

I poked fun a bit up thread, but seriously, don't worry about not having something ready. Its an important decision. Ds1 wasn't named for 6 days, and ds2 not for three whole weeks. In both cases we'd agreed a choice of two and ds1 was clearly one of his two, but I had a major wobble over both Ds2's names and so we stalled for a while, and ended up choosing something else entirely. I just took one look at him and thought on sodding way are we calling you that! so I'm a big believer in looking into their eyes Smile

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puntasticusername · 03/12/2013 13:43

Well I'm glad I'm amusing you all, anyway!Grin

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sonlypuppyfat · 03/12/2013 13:27

Grin oh I love these threads poor little boy with a mum with a sense of humour.

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puntasticusername · 03/12/2013 13:19

We haven't chosen anything yet. 37 wks pg, me and DH can't agree on ANY names, and we're about at the point of giving up and hoping that inspiration magically strikes when we finally look into DC's eyes for the first time.

I am uncomfortable with that approach, though. To me it's comparable with not preparing a wedding speech and just winging it on the day. And I saw how well that worked out for my dad at my sister's wedding, I don't think she's quite forgiven him to this day...

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honeybeeridiculous · 03/12/2013 11:54

Think it's a brand of insulation!

mrssmith79 · 03/12/2013 11:48

Oh, please don't!

LineRunner · 03/12/2013 08:27

So what have you actually plumped for? (Yes, I'm properly awake now.)

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puntasticusername · 03/12/2013 08:24
Grin

DH is from one of the towns listed above. I did, jokingly, suggest that we might honour it in our choice of child's name. You should have seen his eyes light up, bless him.

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Gileswithachainsaw · 03/12/2013 07:27

line :o

LineRunner · 03/12/2013 04:45

Rockwell
Rockpool
Rockaway
Rockabye
Stockwell
Stockade
Stocktake
Stockton on Tees

MummyofIsla · 02/12/2013 22:15

Oh please don't do this to your child! I think even one of Geldof's offspring would struggle to carry this one off!

NigellasGuest · 02/12/2013 22:13

Isn't there an American show called Rockwell High? If there isn't, there should be!

LongDivision · 02/12/2013 22:10

Love it. My first thought was Rockwell Kent.
Although I'm less fond of the inevitable "Rocky".

KrabbyPatty · 02/12/2013 22:05

Hahahahahahaha! No.

And it makes me think of mineral wool insulation.

foofooyeah · 02/12/2013 22:02

Makes me think of data centre control systems

LifeOfPee · 02/12/2013 22:01

Sounds like some kind of hiking brand. I'm not keen.

Figgygal · 02/12/2013 21:59

It's not a name for starters Shock noooo

Anjou · 02/12/2013 21:58

It's pretty cool if you can carry it off! 'Rocky' as a nn makes me think more 'boxing film' or '.. & Bullwinkle' shows age, both of which are positive associations by the way!

Rocco (Italian) and Roque (Portuguese, pronounced Rocky) are similar sounding, not too out there and 'real' names?

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 20:34

aren't lots of things?

Maybe.

Ish.

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SparklyNewNameChange · 02/12/2013 20:20

Isn't that a brand of loft insulation?!

Frontdoorstep · 02/12/2013 20:13

It reminds me of the 1980s song , someBody's watching me, guess that is the song that ruby flipper has linked to. But maybe people nowadays aren't familiar with this song.

SpookedMackerel · 02/12/2013 12:35

It makes me think of Norman Rockwell. Not a bad association, I suppose.

rubyflipper · 02/12/2013 12:32

Makes me think of by Rockwell. Grin

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puntasticusername · 02/12/2013 12:30

fanjolina Aw, screw that then, our name doesn't come anywhere close to that (could any?).

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