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Rory or Sebastian?

39 replies

heartscakescandles · 07/10/2014 18:37

I've decided on Anna as a girls name but am torn between these for a boy. Middle name elwyn.

Any thoughts? :)

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SummerScoop · 09/10/2014 18:53

Another vote for Rory.

Mummymidwife87 · 09/10/2014 17:43

Ive got a Sebastian. I love it.

WhereHas1999DissappearedToo · 09/10/2014 08:20

Rory.

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pilates · 08/10/2014 21:38

Def Rory.

Montsti · 08/10/2014 19:21

Anna is lovely as is Sebastian. I really dislike the name Rory. Sorry!

squoosh · 08/10/2014 13:44

Rory by a million miles.

EmmaEden · 08/10/2014 02:19

I love Rory, think it's unusual, well it is here.

Whyisthekitteninsane · 08/10/2014 02:17

Sebastian. Its a full name you can shorten if you want. Rory seems already like a nickname and the only shorter version I've ever heard for it is "roar" which I don't personally like too much.

Sophronia · 08/10/2014 00:49

Definitely Sebastian. Not keen on Rory.

Singmetosleepzzz · 07/10/2014 21:57

Sebastian

DramaAlpaca · 07/10/2014 21:51

Rory

ralinax294 · 07/10/2014 21:48

Rory.

playftseforme · 07/10/2014 21:32

Sebastian

katiegee · 07/10/2014 21:30

Both are lovely names but if I had to choose I'd go for Rory.

Northernrose · 07/10/2014 21:11

Love all three name choices. Have friends with this exact debate over boys names, they chose Sebastian and he is the only one I know who under ten. Love the name! Seb good nn too. Enjoy choosing, with two great names you can always see what you think 'fits' when you see him, if it is a he!

funnyoldonion · 07/10/2014 19:52

Ps I love Anna too x

funnyoldonion · 07/10/2014 19:51

Love both, feel like Rory is more of a trendy name and Sebastian a classic. Sebastian has been my favourite boys name for as long as I can remember but I have to little girls! One with a slightly trendy name which annoys the hell out of me at times! Xxx

ajandjjmum · 07/10/2014 19:46

It has to be Sebastian.

turdfairynomore · 07/10/2014 19:41

Sebastian. I've always loved it-since "brideshead" days!! Rory is fine but more popular especially in NI (& Rory mcilroy's success will probably add to its popularity too)

Chloris33 · 07/10/2014 19:33

Rory is becoming quite popular at the moment - I've seen it in a lot of birth announcements, which I've been trawling for inspiration for our baby. Just mentioning in case that has any bearing either way.

SilentBob · 07/10/2014 19:27

My nephew is Sebastian- I had a hand in choosing it and I'm so so proud! (Hi, sis, if you're here Wink) I have always loved his name. He goes by his full name, Seb or Bas. We are not posh. Grin "my" second choice for nephew was Theo. I still love Theo! Any chance you'd consider Theo?

Rory is a great name too but my vote is definitely for Sebastian.

Anotheronesoon · 07/10/2014 19:20

Rory - love it was a close contender for my ds2. Personally I think Sebastian sounds very posh- but then again perhaps you are very posh! Wink

ScrambledEggAndToast · 07/10/2014 19:18

Rory

Dinosaurdrip · 07/10/2014 19:16

I have a Sebastian, I love the name Rory too. My Sebastian is at school now and they asked how we/he would like To be referred to as. He decided on Seb and so although he knows his name is Sebastian he has a much easier time at school using this shortened version. He is not confused by the fact that we call him sebastian at home and his friends and teachers all call him Seb.

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