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Is Rory Jack boring?

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daholster · 04/01/2015 18:06

Dh and I can't agree on anything else really though we do have a short list in case he looks nothing like a Rory (our daughter did not look like the Felicity we planned at all so we would readily choose an alternative for our little boy if needed - though it may take a while to agree!)

Our short list is:

Rory Jack (we both like)
Monty Heath (my favourite... Maybe)
Jamie Jack
Jack Heath
Jack Fenton (his favourite... Maybe)

We both always liked Jack and it's a family name on his side. Fenton he likes but I'm less keen... Even though that's a family name on my side! And does fit well with a Jack.

I just worry Rory will be super popular. Thing is dh says it doesn't matter since he was one of three of his name in his class and it didn't bother him in the slightest! Whereas I am the opposite and got annoyed when more Holly's started appearing!

Am I being silly? Which do you think is best?

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daholster · 04/01/2015 21:29

Thank you everyone. Dh and I just had a chat. Looks like it will probably be Rory Jack. Or Jamie Jack... Or Jack Fenton, lol!

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Anotheronesoon · 04/01/2015 18:55

Rory and Jack are wonderful solid names! They were our two fave names for ds2! We waited to see which he looked like and had a family name for middle but love both! Not keen on monty or Fenton as I think they sound like dogs names sorry!

Deerhound · 04/01/2015 18:48

I like Rory, Jack and Jamie as first names. Not boring at all. Fenton and Heath are good as middle names. My favourite from your list is Jack Fenton.

Trills · 04/01/2015 18:28

Rory is a reliable sort.

Some might think he is boring, but that's because they don't see his inner depths.

By his friends, he is highly valued.

midwinternights · 04/01/2015 18:19

I struggle to say Rory still as an adult!

I'd pair it with a more formal middle name than Jack. Rory Alexander, Rory Thomas, Rory Jonathan... To me Rory Jack sounds like a hyphenated name.

Bowlersarm · 04/01/2015 18:17

I like Rory Jack.

Jamie is lovely.

I'm not keen on Monty.

weegiemum · 04/01/2015 18:15

Depends where you are. Lots of Rory/Ruaraidh round here (Glasgow).

BabyX · 04/01/2015 18:11

You know he'll be Wawee for the first few years...children find the 'r' sound tricky. I can't see it beginning popular so I wouldn't worry about that.

Of your list I prefer Jamie. Monty seems a bit doggy.

scratchandsniff · 04/01/2015 18:10

I like Rory Jack. Don't think you come across many Rory's. Lots of Jack's and Monty cute for a baby/toddler but imo doesn't suit when older. Fenton and Jamie are ok.

marshmallowpies · 04/01/2015 18:09

I've always been really fond of Rory as a name. Don't think it's dull at all, it would have been on my list if I'd ever been choosing a name for a DS!

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