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Help me name my babe in arms!

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BunnyLebowski · 16/08/2014 17:35

I'm sat here feeding my insanely gorgeous 3 day old DS and trying to decide on his name.

It's between Frank and Callan.

Surname is an Irish McC name.

DD is Cassie, named after my great Aunt/surrogate granny (Catherine) who she never got to meet. I lean towards name with familial relevance and my taste is very retro as is DP's.

Frank was my Granda's name. He was a wonderful man who died not long after retiring to spend more time enjoying his grandkids Sad . I know my Mum would be incredibly happy and moved if we name DS in his honour.

I love Frank. It's straightforward and old-fashioned and to me is really quite cool.

Callan is the curve ball. We both really like it but I have a few reservations

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TeaAndALemonTart · 20/08/2014 13:28

Love the name Frank.

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birdofthenorth · 20/08/2014 11:59

Welcome Frank!

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 20/08/2014 08:38

Thankyou op for updating! Find baby names so frustrating when you never find out what people choose! Frank is gorgeous. Welcome to the world baby Frank!

Dontgotosleep · 19/08/2014 19:03

Frank is cute for boy and also good a man. It's one of those names it looks cute on his name peg but good and strong in the boardroom.
Callan is one of those names trendy now but to be honest it's a bit chavvy and will be cringeworthy.
Congratulations.

ashesandfire · 19/08/2014 14:06

Frank. It's sort of cool I think.
I'm not that keen on Callan as it's too close to Callum and I hate Callum (I've taught a LOT of naughty Callums)
Also Callan and Cassie is a bit matchy whereas Frank and Cassie is a cool sibling combo (love Cassie btw)

mathanxiety · 19/08/2014 05:57

Well done BunnyLebowski -- excellent name Flowers

bouncingbelle · 18/08/2014 13:04

I was just about to say Frank Patrick! Great name and congratulations!

AlpacaYourThings · 18/08/2014 12:54

Congratulation, OP. Thanks

Lovely name choice! Smile

HilariousInHindsight · 17/08/2014 23:59

Frank would go a lot better with a McC name (which I also have myself).

Frank is nice and simple - shouldn't be spelt wrong nor be too popular but not out there.

Great to honour your Granddad too.

Congratulations Thanks
Btw Cassie is a lovely name too.

Rox19 · 17/08/2014 23:41

Def frank!

RedErik · 17/08/2014 23:24

Awwwwwww Grin

Congratulations

ACM88 · 17/08/2014 22:05

Frank Patrick without a doubt.

Frank- great name
Patrick- great name

Congratulations x

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BunnyLebowski · 17/08/2014 22:01

So, least surprising conclusion to a thread ever.....

He's Frank Patrick Grin .

My Mum cried, I cried, DD cried. He's a complete and utter wee darling and I haven't put him down once in 4 days Grin .

Thanks everyone for your input Thanks .

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RedErik · 17/08/2014 19:59

Frank is an absolutely brilliant name.

thegreylady · 17/08/2014 19:56

I have a gorgeous 10 yr old dgs named Frank. It is a lovely name. He was christened Francis but was always going to be Frank.

Yorkshirelassreturns · 17/08/2014 19:19

I don't think there is a contest really- it sounds as though Frank ticks all of your boxes plus it has a real sentimental meaning for you. I prefer Frankie / Francis but that's only because I used to work for a nutjob called Frank. Go for Frank over Callan definitely. Congratulations! X

JennyBlueWren · 17/08/2014 18:16

Frank. Was it short for something? Francis?

bouquetofpencils · 17/08/2014 18:08

Frank is a very strong name. I would choose that.

Frikadellen · 17/08/2014 15:48

Frank its my dads name and always makes me smile Good solid not over used name imo

Purpleflamingos · 17/08/2014 14:29

Callan because I know 3 franks under 4yrs. But Cavan could be another option.

aoife24 · 17/08/2014 14:23

I'd go for Francis shortened to Frank. Francis is really rather lovely but maybe seen as too formal and religious these days which is a pity.

AlpacaYourThings · 17/08/2014 11:56

Another vote for Frank, lovely name.

Congratulations on your baby, OP. Thanks

embox · 17/08/2014 11:50

I vote for Callan!
Is Callan Frank doable?

moonblues · 17/08/2014 10:40

I love the nickname Cal, so would have to go for Callan.
Congratulations!

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 17/08/2014 10:19

I like Frank too.