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Classic but not boring boys' names?

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CheerfulYank · 19/02/2014 20:50

I'm not pregnant, but DH and I definitely want to try for #3 within the next year. I took forever to agree on DD's name so I want a list in my head before we even try. Blush (Plus I am bored.) DC are Samuel and Margaret (Sam and Maggie, mostly) and for another girl I'd love Phoebe.

Boys' names kicked around in the past: William, James, Alexander (Alec), Charles (Charlie), Thomas. I do love them all but they seem...boring? I don't know.

Suggestions?

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CheerfulYank · 19/02/2014 21:28

Thank you, I do love them. :) Just not sure if they're "it" IYSWIM. :)

I especially like William, James, and Thomas because (and this is rather silly) they, like my other DC's names, have an M and A in them, which are DH's and my initials.

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HandragsNGladbags · 19/02/2014 21:28

I'm hoping for a William in DC3 is a DS!

How about Marcus?

Wincher · 19/02/2014 21:27

Nicholas?

HenriettaTurkey · 19/02/2014 21:26

Classic names can have loads of great nicknames making them far less samey.

Our DS is William which can be Will, Bill, Liam, Billy etc.

I think they're great names.

yummymumtobe · 19/02/2014 21:23

They are not boring. They have survived over the centuries and are classical names. Thomas is my least fave because I don't like Tom/Tommy.

Mrsindecision · 19/02/2014 21:19

William, James and Thomas are great choices as they are classic names that really won't date - certainly not boring at all IMO. James is my favourite of the three.