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Need a "won't be one of seven in his class" boy name!

64 replies

moominleigh94 · 04/01/2014 09:59

Me again... still don't know what we're having but I realised that I hadn't given much thought to what if it's a boy... and now that everyone I know thinks I'm having a boy, I realised I'd probably better get a move on Grin all the names I love for a boy, I'm worried (not too worried - not enough to put me off a name completely, I don't think) that he'll be one of six or seven in his class. Here are the names I like a lot (some have particular reasons for choosing them)

Dylan - I want Welsh in there somewhere but this is one of the only Welsh first names I like (grew up in a very very Welsh village where all the boys had Welsh names and they've put me off them!). Also love Dylan Thomas, which is what attracted us to the name in the first place. But seems like every classroom has four Dylans in it right now.

Tobias nn Toby - I really like it but not sure it's 'right' for us, OH loves it but there was a character in a children's film and he keeps saying the name in a Scottish accent and it drives me insane Grin plus with Divergent coming out next year, it's going to become popular.

Rory - OH likes it, I think it's cute, just can't find a middle name (and Rory The Tiger/Rory The Racing Car puts me off)

Oscar - I love this one, but OH has a distant friend with a son called this and apparently it's reason enough not to use it, but last night he said he does really like it.

Alexander - I think it's a bit more 'classic' than my other choices. I'm just not keen on the nickname Alex, I much prefer Xand or Xander (a la Alexander Armstrong Wink ) which I'm worried people think is too 'trendy' or whatever. OH really likes it too.

Tristan - OH really likes this, it's a nod to his and his family's passion for medieval history. I like it but hated the character in Stardust and also knew a very annoying boy with this name but different spelling.

Christopher - OH likes it. I don't.

Archie - Would be short for Archer. We're both quite keen on this one.

Joseph - Would probably be known as Joe. Again, just worried he'll be one of many in his classroom.

Basically I'm after opinions on whether the boys would be one of many with all these names, and any others similar to my choices (so not Clement or Horatio) that might be better?

Names I like but we can't use -
Monty - it's the name of my car Hmm
Alfie - Friend's sister is due month before me and they're calling their little boy Alfie.
Jack

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cheminotte · 04/01/2014 11:35

If you like Alexander go with that. I know a few Xanders. But be aware you cannot stop him being called Alex later on. So if you'd really hate that then go with a name where you like all possible nicknames too.

OhCaptainDarling · 04/01/2014 11:29

My god you are me OP..Blush Due to have a boy in 2 wks and I'm having the same problem. And we like the same names too.

Alexander, I agree about Alex. For us Xander or Ander as a nn.

Tristan too, I like but DH can't make up his made if it's wet or not.

We have discounted John nn Johnny as we already to a few older members of our family called John. Would that work for you?

TheNightIsDark · 04/01/2014 11:28

I have a Jack. He's one of one in his class Grin

I like your list except Tristan. It sounds really weak (no offence to any Tristan owners!)

MyNameIsKenAdams · 04/01/2014 11:27

Griff (Griffin) - this was on our boys list along wih Travis. Had a DD though.

NigellasDealer · 04/01/2014 11:25

Alexander is a great, classic name, and Xander is not too 'out there' - later he can choose to be Alex/Alec/Xander

blackandwhiteandredallover · 04/01/2014 11:25

If you want something Welsh how about:

Gethin
Huw
Rhys
Geraint
Tomos

all fab names!

MyNameIsKenAdams · 04/01/2014 11:23

I know of a few Rorys. Dont know any Dylans, Tristans or Tobys.

Archie, Alfie, Josephs are ten a penny round my way (NE)

Id go for Tristan Alexander

elvesavleftdabildin · 04/01/2014 11:21

Etc - now that is unusual. Shock

RightInTheKisser · 04/01/2014 11:12

I am a teacher and I have been teaching for 10 years. I have never taught more than two children with the same name in a class.

Go with the name you like. I have never taught a Joseph for instance but have taught a couple of Tristans.

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FilthyFeet · 04/01/2014 10:12

If your priority is not having a 'common' name then you should look to the classics, imho:

Robert
John
Paul
Michael
Mark
David
Matthew

Or if your DH likes Tristan, how about Tristram? (which I personally think is a bit try-hard, but at least there won't be dozens of them).

Wibblytummy · 04/01/2014 10:09

A lovely list of names. If it's any help we've got a Tristan, I've never come across another at any of his groups/classes, no one ever mentions the stardust character when they hear it and it's a lovely nod to my DH welsh roots as well :)

SavoyCabbage · 04/01/2014 10:08

Seems to me that you both like Alexander and the only reason that you aren't having it is in case other people think Xander is over the top. Which is madness. You both like it. It's not overly popular (like Oscar) and it's a fine name.

People are going to be judging you constantly anyway. Whether he wears a hat or on the way home from the hospital. What pram you have. What you feed him. What school you choose, whT hat you wear at his wedding.

TobyLerone · 04/01/2014 10:08

I have a Joseph (Joe). It's an excellent name. There have always been a couple in his schools (he's 14 now) and he's one of two Joes in his rugby team, but he's not bothered. It's not the most popular name, but he'll probably never be the only one anyone knows.

It's such a great name, though. It suits boys/men at all ages. It's popular for a reason.

Tristan is on our list for DC3 (due tomorrow) if it's a boy. I love Rory. Always have. It's a possibility for us. But I think it's probably getting up there with Joseph in the popularity stakes.
Ditto Alexander, which is also lovely.

Not so keen on Oscar. I think it's dating very quickly and also it's a dog's name.

And Toby is fab :o

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