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Of these two which do you prefer

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Alisvolatpropiis · 10/09/2014 11:50

Sebastian
Torin

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hellokitty22 · 11/09/2014 14:04

Torin definately. Great strong name!

Sebastian is ok but I really dislike Seb, Sebby, Basty, Bassy - they sound so weak and comical to my ears.

cherrybombxo · 11/09/2014 13:54

I haaaaate "Seb", I work beside a "Seb" and it makes my teeth itch.

Ludways · 11/09/2014 13:34

I like Sebastian, I know 3 but only one of them is in the UK.

CromerSutra · 11/09/2014 13:18

I teach a Torin, he is the most adorable, lovely natured child you could wish to meet! I don 't like Sebastian but do like Seb .

sonniebonnie · 11/09/2014 07:00

Torin - cool, strong and easy to say and spell!

Sebastian is more fussy and long, with unfortunate nicknames (Seb - sebaceous, Bastian - bastard).

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Alisvolatpropiis · 10/09/2014 23:33

*good, of course.

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Alisvolatpropiis · 10/09/2014 23:14

All really god replies.

We're ttc at the moment and I am convinced we'll have boys (years of my mum telling me so).

Have a girls name locked down already.

I liked to plan ahead Blush

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bringbackfonzi · 10/09/2014 23:12

Really like Torin.

squeak2392 · 10/09/2014 22:36

I think I prefer Torin.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 10/09/2014 22:35

Sebastian. Strong but yet gentle. Seb's nice too. Don't like Torin sorry

bouncinbean · 10/09/2014 21:48

Love Sebastian! Would have been DD's name if she had been a boy!
Oh and we would probably have used Sebek as a nickname (polish heritage so would work with extended family...)

DramaAlpaca · 10/09/2014 21:43

I prefer Torin.

Sebastian is a bit fussy for me.

Allalonenow · 10/09/2014 21:41
Grin No, I'm not your Mum Alis, though she is clearly a lady with style and very good taste!! I thought of Balthazar because you mentioned Gabriel, and it's a similar type of name with links to Christmas.

I quite like Torin, but think it is a bit too LOTR for me.

Whatever name you pick, your son will be adorable, and he and his name will meld together into your own beloved child.

Montsti · 10/09/2014 19:50

Sebastian

sunnyrosegarden · 10/09/2014 19:46

Sebastian _ Bassy for short.

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Alisvolatpropiis · 10/09/2014 19:42

Allalonenow

Don't take this the wrong way - are you my mum? She also recently suggested Balthazar, which is why I ask.

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camtt · 10/09/2014 19:40

Torin, I know one, wouldn't think it a made up name

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/09/2014 19:39

Never heard of Torin - I like it. I like Sebastian but hate Seb - I understand why your dh describes it as, 'flouncy' though.

Allalonenow · 10/09/2014 19:38

Sebastian

Or how about Balthazar?

3pigsinblanketsandasausagerole · 10/09/2014 19:35

Sebastian nn Seb

HolgerDanske · 10/09/2014 19:35

Torin sounds like a made up name to me.

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Alisvolatpropiis · 10/09/2014 19:32

Thank you for the responses Smile

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Bowlersarm · 10/09/2014 18:38

Sebastian

Lunastarfish · 10/09/2014 18:37

Sebastian

ralinax294 · 10/09/2014 17:14

Sebastian.

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