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Help! Can't decide on boy's name and only 2 weeks to go...

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babiesbelikewhat · 25/01/2015 16:59

Still trying to decide on a name for DS due in less than 2 weeks, by this time with DD we had a shortlist of about 3 (which we then threw out in favour of something completely different at the moment she was born!)

We are currently between addresses and totally disorganised and unprepared for his arrival in most other aspects so the name is one small thing (haha) I had hoped to have sorted by now! The longlist is... (both mine and DH's choices although we can't agree!)

Donovan
Cormac
Luther
Julian
Sebastian
Cassius
Aldous
Jefferson
Jude
Orson
Walter
Wilbur
Magnus

Middle names are going to be something solid + my slightly unusual maiden name and surname begins with B.

Suggestions / shortlists welcomed with open arms! Thanks

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poppydaisy · 02/02/2015 14:08

Some great names - I like Sebastian, Magnus and Quentin the best!

hrpufnstuf · 02/02/2015 14:21

I like Julian from your original list, but you then knocked that into a cocked hat with Vincent - a fab and unusual choice that would work equally well for a boy/man who is quiet and studious, or lively and artistic.

Unfortunately it is rubbish with our surname, so hopefully it will work better with yours Smile.

SnowWhite33 · 02/02/2015 14:29

Julian, Sebastian or Jude, very nice!

tammytoby · 02/02/2015 14:37

From your original list I like Sebastian (but not Seb), Orson and Magnus and I also love your latest suggestions, Quentin and Vincent. Great underused classics!

MarshaBrady · 02/02/2015 14:38

Magnus is my favourite

BlueStarsAtNight · 02/02/2015 15:20

I like Sebastian, Wilbur, Jude and Julian. Also quite like Vincent!

D0nnaO · 02/02/2015 18:54

Jude Smile also like Sebastian but Sebby for short

albertcampionscat · 02/02/2015 19:23

Walt/Walter are due a comeback I reckon.

Lottiey19 · 03/02/2015 12:29

Hi,

We've just had a boy and had a hard job picking a boy's name. We also shortlisted Jude (so clearly we like that one). I also like Vincent and Sebastian and Orson from your list a lot. I don't too much care for Wilbur (Charlotte's Web pig) or Luther (as in Lex...). Um, Cassius killed Julius Caesar, Jefferson sounds a bit too American. The others are okay.

We went with Linden Jacob in the end after months of agonising.

Sophiesmummie · 03/02/2015 12:50

My favourites are Magnus, Quentin, Orson and Cassius. Great strong classics!

Don't really like Donovan, Wilbur or Jude (too girly sounding imo).

Marchhairy · 03/02/2015 13:07

I like most of your list.
We had a similar sized list when DS was born. It was easy to decide once he was here. Only one of the names suited him. I've never regretted his name and it suits him perfectly.

bienemaya · 04/02/2015 15:03

I like most of your suggestions, in particular Orson, Magnus, Quentin and Sebastian. Good strong underused classics. Good luck!!

tenwrigglywigglycaterpillars · 04/02/2015 15:06

I love Quentin and Cormac.

What about Austin?

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