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I have an appointment at the register office

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Rooflesstoofless · 15/07/2014 23:21

First thing on Thursday morning and no name for 3 day old ds. I am alone in deciding as have separated from husband and he has given the 'go ahead' for me to choose. I feel this adds to the weight of responsibility. Also I am extremely unused to making decisions alone so am hoping for some further suggestions here!

So far I have:
Kitson
Rufus (the primary school child in me is singing 'Rufus the doofus')
Cassian/Cassius
Pascal (but there is an Easter connection, so not sure).

Middle name will be John, surname is the first word of the dreaded DM newspaper.

He has dark hair and skin and deep brown eyes, so can't imagine him being called Casper. DS has already nicknamed him Chip and I fear I may just go with this if I can't decide!

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Legionofboom · 23/07/2014 13:00

Great choice Roof and lovely to hear that you feel so happy with it. I hadn't heard of Kitson before this thread but I really like it.

Thanks for letting us know what you decided and enjoy your holiday Thanks

ShovettyMcShovetty · 23/07/2014 11:51

Very nice Roofles! Happy holidays! Grin

mumsywoo78 · 23/07/2014 00:21

Very nice name op glad you've decided. Have a good holiday too. :-)

BellMcEnd · 22/07/2014 22:18

Love it! Well done, Roof FlowersSmile

SlinkyB · 22/07/2014 22:10

Jusy read the thread - congratulations on your son OP! Never heard of Kitson as a first name, but love it, and the fact you could always use "Sonny" as a nn too!

YoHoHoandabottleofWine · 22/07/2014 21:33

Well done OP, and welcome to the world Kitson!

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Rooflesstoofless · 22/07/2014 21:27

I chose Kitson in the end which I am happy with and feel suits him.

We went with baby's dad, and he said he hates the name, but despite a fraught conversation in the register office, he insisted he wished for me to have the final say. He had come up with some excellent suggestions, but I really am happy with Kitson.

Will be applying for his passport tomorrow!

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mumsywoo78 · 21/07/2014 01:33

Did u know that you can register a birth but leave the name section blank for up to 12 months. A name has to be added though before the childs first birthday. I found this out from a registrar after having trouble naming my son. Phone the register office and speak to them about this then give yourself plenty of time to decide on the right name.Id find out if passport office would be ok with nameless birth certificate first though.

ShovettyMcShovetty · 17/07/2014 16:02

I got a new passport on the day of application once. Hope you get it ok!

Notso · 17/07/2014 14:44

Ooh, was wondering if you had registered or not.
I had my money on Rufus as it sort of fits with your username and I think Rufus John Daily sounds like a someone!

I hope you have an epiphany soon and manage to get a passport Smile

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Rooflesstoofless · 17/07/2014 14:25

Well yes, but I might miss out on an amazing holiday and piss my entire family off - so that's a bit more stress on top. I'm just hopeful I can get a fast track passport appointment in August...

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ColdCottage · 17/07/2014 14:23

Think you did the right thing. Take your time, you have 6 weeks from birth. Even if you used all that time in relation to how long your child has to live with your name choice it is nothing really is it.

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Rooflesstoofless · 17/07/2014 14:15

I cancelled the appointment! I'm a wimp! My head is all over the place and I couldn't decide today!

I am going to print out this thread and any others in baby names with helpful suggestions and have a think this weekend. Thanks so much for helping - I will definitely update with what I've chosen.

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TempsPerdu · 17/07/2014 13:26

I've only just come across this thread, but just wanted to say that I like all the names on your list, and adore both Rufus and Cassian, so I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Think we must have pretty similar taste OP!

Hope the appointment went smoothly and you've settled on something now. Please pop back and let us know what you've decided.

ShovettyMcShovetty · 17/07/2014 13:07

OP, let us know what you chose, if that's not too nosey... ok it is a bit nosey. I'm sure whatever you went for is lovely, but do let us know! Grin

Legionofboom · 17/07/2014 10:20

Oooh I like Kester nn Kit. What do you think OP?

TrickoftheMind · 17/07/2014 00:53

Call him Marcel and then use Kit as a nickname (channelling Marcel Kittel).

Sad Tour de France addict here, but it kinda works and you can show him the pics from TdF Yorkshire when he's old enough.

I'm not really expecting you to do this

bouquetofpencils · 17/07/2014 00:42

Kit is great. Good luck!

CormoranStrike · 16/07/2014 21:24

Rufus or Kitson.

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Wishfulmakeupping · 16/07/2014 19:03

Pascal is my favourite it's pretty awesome I'm not going lie I would not be brave enough to use it myself but I love it. Rufus is cool too. Kit I like but kitson I'm not keen

funnyoldonion · 16/07/2014 18:57

Ps I like Kitson he'd always just be Kit anyway!

funnyoldonion · 16/07/2014 18:55

How about Beckett nn Kit or Atticus at a push? Failing that is just do Kit or Cassius John absolutely love both Kit and Cassius x congrats x

BrunoBrookesDinedAlone · 16/07/2014 18:11

Oh x-post florascotia

Yes Kester is Scottish isn't it? - with Kit as the usual short form.

Kester John D....y has a really good flow to it.

It's a brilliant name.

BrunoBrookesDinedAlone · 16/07/2014 18:09

Cassius is good, but there is no good shortening. Cass - no. Chip is terrible.

Rufus is good.

Pascal - not really. It's ok. Doesn't really go with the surname.

Kit is however brilliant. Kitson I like, also Kitto, also Christian. If none of these appeal, how about Kester, still shortened to Kit?

It has the rhythm of Kitson which goes so well with the surname, but is a much better, traditional choice perhaps.

Good luck!