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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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Sophronia · 16/07/2014 17:52

I like Kit or Pascal the best.

spence24 · 16/07/2014 17:15

Rufus is an awesome name! I know an adult Rufus, he is an incredibly talented comic book artist and a lovely guy to boot - very individual and I wonder if his name has anything to do with it!

I also know another artist with the surname of Kitson, so I'd like that one too, but now I'm just showing my nerdiness!

florascotia · 16/07/2014 16:41

Kitto - nn Kit or Chips - would be great. Unusual but not outlandish and easy to say and spell. And John is an excellent name choice, too, especially since it was your father's.

There was a thread a little while ago about another Celtic version of Christopher, ie Kester. Kit/Chips would work as nn for that, too, though I prefer Kitto.

There's also Crispin or Crispian, though they are hardly ever used now.

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Rooflesstoofless · 16/07/2014 14:06

Kitto is interesting... Will definitely have a think about that, thank you anything. I was thinking yesterday he is like a kitten curled up on my lap.

Bell, I'm easy if someone doesn't like the names I have come up with, I'm sure Scrambled and I have completely different tastes Smile. John will definitely be the middle name after my beloved dad!

I like Kitson, but generally dislike the surname names, Greyson, Jackson etc. it really is an excuse to get Kit in a name, and I'm just not 100% on it. I just can't use Christopher, as I don't really like it (sorry mum).

Ps notso, The Kitson Daily! Ha!

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SillyTillyTilly · 16/07/2014 13:25

I've never heard of the name Kitson. But do like Kit, preferring for Christopher or Christian

BelleOfTheBorstal · 16/07/2014 13:22

Or as a compromise between Cassius and Casper, how about Caspian?

anythingforaquietnight · 16/07/2014 13:19

How about the Kitto, or Kittow?

It's the Cornish diminutive of Christopher

Notso · 16/07/2014 13:16

I like Kitson/Kit but not sure if I like it with your surname. It sounds a bit like a publication.

I love Rufus and Cassius. I think they go with your surname better.

Legionofboom · 16/07/2014 13:13

Congratulations Thanks

I like Kit - full name Christopher John best though Kitson is nice too.

Chip works as a nn for Christopher too.

hashtagwhatever · 16/07/2014 13:09

Cassius. Lovely name

BellMcEnd · 16/07/2014 13:08

Oh and PS Roof - I really hope things get easier for you Brewand Cake

BellMcEnd · 16/07/2014 13:06

I love all your names! Congratulations Flowers. Really really like Kit, I read a book years ago where the main, likeable hero-type character was called Kit so I've always had a positive association with the name.

Scrambled did you mean to be so rude? Confused

sauvignonblacks · 16/07/2014 12:34

Cassius is lovely although I think it means vain would that bother you?
Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy!

Bowlersarm · 16/07/2014 12:32

I think you could have a Christopher - will he have a different last name to your DB? He's probably known as Chris isn't he?

Bowlersarm · 16/07/2014 12:31

Love Rufus and Kit.

Gorgeous names.

curiousgeorgie · 16/07/2014 12:30

I love Kitson! As soon as I read it I tried it out with my own surname Wink

And nn Kit is brilliant and really travels through different ages.

It's perfect.

sonlypuppyfat · 16/07/2014 12:28

Why not John as his first name. A John will never let you down, it's a good strong manly name. Whenever I see cassius I think as in Clay.

NadiaWadia · 16/07/2014 12:18

Cassius and Rufus are both great names and my favourites on your list.

Pascal is OK, but always sounds a bit girly to me (probably because I vaguely know a female one, although I think spelling is different, but pronunciation the same?)

Kitson is Not a Proper Name. I hate surnames for first names anyway. I would use another way of getting Kit as a nickname, eg Christopher.

janie2 · 16/07/2014 11:44

Kit is great and can't see why Christopher would be a problem!

I also like Rufus or Cassius.

You'll find a name don't worry Smile

Oriunda · 16/07/2014 09:20

Christopher (Kit) John is a lovely name. I think your db would be honoured.

thelastslayer · 16/07/2014 08:14

I LOVE Kitson! it flows really well with your middle name and surname.

btw, you absolutely can go for Christopher and then you'd have CJ as an alternative nickname to Kit Smile Smile

HenI5 · 16/07/2014 08:06

There is a rush, OP needs to apply for his passport.

Kit is my favourite, not keen on the other options.
Maybe extend John to Jonathan to balance the shorter name?

burgatroyd · 16/07/2014 07:40

Good luck! Cassius or Kit vote

fanjodisfunction · 16/07/2014 07:38

I think cassius to.

ColdCottage · 16/07/2014 07:11

I was so tired the first few days that although we had a short list of two names and I was 90% sure on one, there was no way I was going to decide on such a huge thing until I'd had a chance to feel a little more human.

We actually decided after 5 or 6 days but waited until 5 weeks to go and register him just to be sure.

There is no rush. It sounds like you have a lot going on, on top of having a new baby.

Give yourself a break and re book the appointment for a few weeks time.

Take care of yourself. All will be fine, just enjoy your new baby and worry about registering him a little later Smile