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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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FreeLikeABird · 16/08/2014 22:45

I like Frank Smile

birdofthenorth · 16/08/2014 22:40

Frank is brilliant. Do it! Make your mum very happy. I know a gorgeous one year old Frank.

Congratulations!

Theonlyoneiknow · 16/08/2014 20:12

Might be too late but Callan gets my vote. Lots of people have to repeat their name so I wouldn't use that as a reason not to use it. It's a solid, unusual name.

Not as keen on Frank, . Cassie and Callan, fab sibset!!!

What's this high court judge crap anyway, I don't buy into all that.Both your name choices are fine

Enidosaurus · 16/08/2014 19:10

Frank Patrick Mc... Is lovely. Good solid name that.
Congrats

myotherusernameisbetter · 16/08/2014 19:04

oops wrong photo

Help me name my babe in arms!
myotherusernameisbetter · 16/08/2014 19:03

hiding his blond hair :o

Help me name my babe in arms!
funnyoldonion · 16/08/2014 19:01

Definitely frank Patrick what a great name with sentimental value too!

Callan and Cassie are too matchy IMO

I reckon you've already decided he's a Frank! Go for it!

myotherusernameisbetter · 16/08/2014 19:00

I have come across a couple of Callans. I quite like it and don't mind the matchyness.

You could also have Cailean?

Since you think he will be dark, have you thought about Ciaran which means the little dark one? I have a Ciar as we didn't think he'd be little. He's 5'10 already and only turned 13 last week he went blond too for a while but we wont mention that since he is going dark again He is still very beautiful (biased much :) )

florascotia · 16/08/2014 18:43

'Blother'??!! - can't type straight. So sorry. You knew I meant 'bother', I hope...

fabulousfour · 16/08/2014 18:42

Also cassie and callan too samie

fabulousfour · 16/08/2014 18:42

He will get called Callum all the time. Frank is gorg

magicalmrmistofelees · 16/08/2014 18:41

Frank Smile. I know an 18 year old frank who's in a band, it really suits him.

BikeRunSki · 16/08/2014 18:34

Frank Patrick is a perfect name. Timeless, elegant, simple and in keeping with his heritage. Neither overused or too unusual for anyone to spell or pronounce. You can't make any assumptions about a Frank Patrick from his name.

florascotia · 16/08/2014 18:26

Frank Patrick is a name any boy or man could feel very happy with. And how nice that it honours both his grandfathers.

Francis Patrick if you're feeling formal. But if you're not, that won't blother anyone I think.

Congratulations!

Alisvolatpropiis · 16/08/2014 18:25

Frank, I think.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2014 18:17

Congratulations.

Cassie is lovely but Cassie and Callan not v good together. Then again, I don't like Frank, sorry. Francis is v nice.

TittyBojangles · 16/08/2014 18:13

Use frank, it's an awesome name, though I may be a bit biased.

Reepits · 16/08/2014 18:06

Auto correct demons...callan

Reepits · 16/08/2014 18:06

Frank....Butcher. Never known one in RL....but it gives be visuals of a coal miner, built like a brick shit house, who goes the pub all the time.

Much prefer Callander.....I like matchie matchie, caddie and Callander is really nice.

5madthings · 16/08/2014 18:04

Frank, my grandad is also called Frank, it's a good name :)

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BunnyLebowski · 16/08/2014 18:03

Mary you think exactly like me!

I wouldn't use Frankie. It's a bit twee.

Frank is just Frank. And that's why I love it Smile .

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scottishmummy · 16/08/2014 18:02

Lovely choice
Congratulations

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BunnyLebowski · 16/08/2014 18:01

Aw thank you petit Smile .

I'm pretty sure he's a Frank Patrick (Patrick was my other granda). I think this thread will just confirm that Grin .

We're going to open a bottle of fizz with dinner and DP and I are going to do a wee toast and officially name him. I expect tears Grin . We have been completely tight lipped about names up to now.

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HygieneFreak · 16/08/2014 18:01

Im not a lover of frank, but i quite like frankie

I ve met a callan once and always liked it

petitdonkey · 16/08/2014 18:00

Also, keep trying out the names when talking to him - one will feel more 'right'. My friend and her husband named their daughter but she kept inadvertently calling her something different so they changed it.

Also meant to say 'congratulations'!!! Flowers

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