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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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buttercrumble · 16/07/2014 06:59

Rufus and Cassius are both georgeous Smile

Aciderwouldbenice · 16/07/2014 06:55

What about Christian with Kit as his NN?

ScrambledEggAndToast · 16/07/2014 06:45

Sorry, they are all awful. Could John not be the first name?

ThinkIveBeenHacked · 16/07/2014 06:41

Id just have Kit tbh. A name such as Paul is the "full version" of the name yet offers no scope whatsoever for flexibility.

longjane · 16/07/2014 06:39

Of course you can used your brother name . But knownn in the famliy as chip or kit .

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Rooflesstoofless · 16/07/2014 06:31

You're all lovely, thank you! He's beautiful and has arrived after a very difficult time.

We have a holiday booked abroad in 6 weeks so the little chap will need a passport. That's the reason I feel so pressured. I have told myself if I pick something I'm not happy with I can change it - but would like to get it right.

I really love names that you can get lots of nicknames from, and I'm not keen on classic names. I keep coming back to Kit as it is such a lovely name but I really feel he should have more options, and can't use Christopher (DB's name).

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justhayley · 16/07/2014 01:54

Give yourself a break, there's no need to register baby so quickly after birth. I couldn't remember my own name a week after giving birth let alone decide on my sons. Try out a few names on him for a day each & see what fits - that's the only way I make a final choice & was sure it was the right one. (DS wasn't named till he was 5 weeksBlush). Happy I waited. He ended up with a name I hadn't even considered but it was and still is so right for him (now 2) I'm glad I wait (& waited and waited).
You'l find a name. In the meantime take the pressure off, cancel the appointment & find your feet first xxx

SillyTillyTilly · 16/07/2014 01:07

Rufus is super! Is 'doofus' a term in common currency amongst today's youngsters Grin I've never heard it if so.

I didn't register until the 12th hour and the end of (what used to be anyway) allowed six weeks to register. Just in case we changed our minds.

TheCraicDealer · 15/07/2014 23:55

With Cassius, Chip isn't too far of a stretch as nicknames go!

Congratulations, he sounds adorably smooshy Smile

Allalonenow · 15/07/2014 23:52

Cassius.

(They are all great names though)

HauntedNoddyCar · 15/07/2014 23:44

Of the options Cassius John sounds good.

BeyoncesCat · 15/07/2014 23:34

Cassius!! Love it congratulations on the new baby Smile

AuditAngel · 15/07/2014 23:32

I have a nephew called Cassius. He chose it and changed his name by deed poll. A very cool name.

JoyceDivision · 15/07/2014 23:31

Cassius is my fave Smile

Congratulations btw to you, and to your DS on becoming a big brother

DitzyDonkey · 15/07/2014 23:31

Cassius or Rufus....both are stunning. If I had to pick one it would be Cassius!

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