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Boys names. Peter? Suggestions welcome...

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SoManyIllustrations · 02/02/2014 10:16

31 weeks with DS1 and struggling for names. Have a DD called D e l l a J e a n already. We want a traditional but not overly popular name. We are leaning towards Peter. Would you?
DH likes Ernest, Arthur (2 in nursery already though), William, Charles. I like ( but have been vetoed on) Sebastian, Rufus, Hector. We both like Edmond and Edwin, but don't like nn Ed or Eddie....
Any suggestions? Feelings on Peter?

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SoManyIllustrations · 05/02/2014 08:58

Where are you Mojang? I don't think it would be a problem here, but may need to ask a few people to say it to check!

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Mojang · 04/02/2014 18:54

I like Peter and as someone else said all the grown up Peters I have known have been good, solid decent men. However, I really have to concentrate to pronounce the T properly and depending on where you live in the country, his friends won't even try which would drive me bananas.

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SoManyIllustrations · 04/02/2014 18:42

Indeed Nadia! And the thing is, I know it doesn't really matter, any name (within reason) will be just fine, and he probably won't be scarred by our choice. However, the PRESSURE before he arrives is ridiculous!

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NadiaWadia · 04/02/2014 18:34

Perhaps that's a sign the revival is about to happen SoMany.

And then he will be one of 4 in the class! You just can't win with this naming business.

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SoManyIllustrations · 04/02/2014 15:55

I'm really surprised that so many people like it, as I don't seem to have seen it mentioned very often on MN, and haven't heard it in RL on anyone under 30!

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Coveredinweetabix · 04/02/2014 15:23

Love it. Still wish we'd called DS it. Out of tge 200+ DC I must know under 7 (with most of them being 4 or under), I only know one boy with the name. I always get a bit jealous when we're at toddler group & his mum is saying "Peter".

DramaAlpaca · 04/02/2014 15:21

Peter is a lovely name & due a revival I think.

moggle · 04/02/2014 15:18

I really love Peter but I am biased as it is DH and DBro's name. I think of it in the same camp as Henry, Edward, Alexander etc and don't really understand why it hasn't has the same surge in popularity as those kind of names.

NadiaWadia · 04/02/2014 15:12

Peter is great! A classic name overdue for a revival. You have much better taste than your OH. Ernest, FGS!

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SoManyIllustrations · 04/02/2014 11:38

I don't hate Pete with the same passion as I hate Ed, although wouldn't use it at home. Can't stand Paul or Philip though, Angus and Fraser too Scottish! I like Ranulph Tall, I have been vetoed on Ralph though!

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sonlypuppyfat · 04/02/2014 11:00

The Yorkshire Ripper!! I think Peter Gabriel one of the most beautiful men who has ever lived.

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 04/02/2014 10:59

My Dad is 68 and is never and has never been Pete

sonlypuppyfat · 04/02/2014 10:59

Love Peter proper name. Ernest will end up as Ern and then Big Ern and Arthur is just awful.

TravellingToad · 04/02/2014 10:58

Peter is lovely

Just don;t let it become Pete!

susiedaisy · 04/02/2014 10:57

Peter Sutcliffe the Yorkshire ripper. Sorry. That's what I think of every time I hear that name.

TallRedhead · 04/02/2014 10:56

I like Peter. I'm 38 weeks and using it for a middle name.
Ranulph Peter I think. 98% decided!! Confused

Bowlersarm · 04/02/2014 10:55

I really dislike Peter. Really wet and drippy.

I don't think you should use the Ed... names unless you like Ed!

Angus
Fraser
Paul

mum2jakie · 04/02/2014 10:55

I like Peter - classic but not overly popular. What about Philip as an alternative? (Possible nickname Pip?) I like that too.

TickleMyTitsTillFriday · 04/02/2014 10:54

Peter is just so lovely. It means rock. My dad is Peter and he is indeed my rock Smile

tammytoby · 04/02/2014 10:51

Peter is a great name - cool, classic and not overused these days!

Also like Edmund.

Hector has an unfortunate meaning (and nickname!)

SadFreak · 03/02/2014 20:45

Peter is lovely and a fab choice.

Its quite classic but very rare in children. I prefer it to all the other names on your list.

aoife24 · 02/02/2014 18:56

Peter is an excellent choice.

IHeartKingThistle · 02/02/2014 17:46

I felt the same when I had DS after DD, but luckily DH had a name he loved and even luckier I really liked it too! My DS' middle name is Peter.

buttercrumble · 02/02/2014 15:37

Teddy?

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SoManyIllustrations · 02/02/2014 15:36

Wow, pretty unanimous then! Thanks IHeart, I think that's been part of the problem, I love her name so much, and boys names just don't seem to do it in the same way for me :)

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