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WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE NAMES?

30 replies

wattlegirl · 14/10/2014 03:55

I hardly ever hear these boys names being chosen or even offered for discussion on here. They are:

Stephen
Paul
Phillip

I personally think they are still great names but it seems they have become somewhat obsolete.

Am I mistaken on this? What are your opinions?

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BonaDea · 14/10/2014 07:11

I like Philip, nn Pip.

WittyUsername102 · 14/10/2014 07:09

DD1 has a Stephen and Paul in her class. I really like Stephen!

BikeRunSki · 14/10/2014 07:08

I know a 5 yo Stephen and 5yo Paul, but agree they are unusual.

But then 35 years ago I was the only Alice I knew. Names are vaguely cyclical. Stephen, Paul and Philip will be back when all those 1960s/70s men become grandpas.

moxon · 14/10/2014 07:01

They probably fall in the same category as Melissa and Stephanie and Lauren and Jessica an Sarah. I think MN leans towards girls' names 'reviving' in popularity on forums before boys', so it will probably be sooner than you think you'll see them around on here again. Fwiw they are all still high in the RL stats.

shakemysilliesout · 14/10/2014 06:37

All 3 were on my list! Due 8 days ago...so not too late! I need a 2 syllabul name so Paul is out. Stephen I love but worry about the ph or v convo- Phillip I'm still pushing for!