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4th Boy's name

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Hellobump15 · 30/01/2015 13:04

I am expecting a surprise 4th baby due this spring.

We have 3 boys already for whom we have used 9 names between them, as they have all have 2 middle names. So as you can imagine boys names are proving tough!

We have a girls name decided Penelope Beatrice Betty, with Tabitha in reserve.

For boys we have a short list and I'd be grateful for any thoughts on them

Barnaby
Felix
Rufus
Rupert
Wilf (BC Wilfred)

Middle names are likely to be Edward Alexander Pip

Thank you

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shakemysilliesout · 30/01/2015 17:03

Barnaby please

TempsPerdu · 30/01/2015 16:15

Love Rufus - this would definitely be my pick. I want to like Barnaby, but for me there's just something a bit cutesy and twee about it. With Rupert I can't get over the 'posh' stereotype, even though there are far posher names out there - I can't help imagining a braying Hooray Henry in bright red trousers! Wilfred I think could grow on me. Felix is just OK - think it might be taking off in popularity, as I've met/taught quite a few recently.

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Hellobump15 · 30/01/2015 16:08

Thank you everyone, it's really helpful to gauge reactions to the names.

Looks like Barnaby, Rufus and Rupert are pretty equal and likewise Wilf & Felix pretty equal behind them.

Remus - I thought as Pip was so short we might get away with it as a 3rd middle name. All 3 of the middle names have significance & this is definitely our last chance naming saloon. Pip actually has the most sentimental value so if we went for 2 it'd be Edward Pip or Alexander Pip

Chilly - My other boys' names would totally out me & we'd like to keep names under wraps until the birth. But I'm happy they 'go' with this short list

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chillytonight · 30/01/2015 15:36

Love Rupert! What are your other DS's names?

LikeABadSethRogenMovie · 30/01/2015 15:21

We nearly called DC4 Barnaby 11 years ago. In retrospect, I'm glad we didn't as I'm not sure it's quite as cute on an 11 yo as it was for a baby/toddler.

I really like Felix and Wilf.

Guin1 · 30/01/2015 15:17

Love Felix.
Like Rufus and Barnaby.
Less keen on Rupert and Wilfred.

Are you planning for this DS to have 3 middle names??

HenriettaTurkey · 30/01/2015 15:16

Love Rufus

Tripthelightfanjotastic · 30/01/2015 15:08

Love love love Rupert and Barnaby

Wilf ok

Definitely don't like Rufus or Felix

Bowlersarm · 30/01/2015 14:48

I love Rupert and Rufus.

Barnaby is ok.

Not keen on Felix.

Really dislike Wilfred/Wilf.

montyandmabel · 30/01/2015 14:41

Loving your name choices. My faves are Barnaby & Rufus.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/01/2015 14:19

Barnaby - love
Felix - dislike
Rufus -ok
Rupert - love
Don't like Wilf much but love Wilfred (prefer Fred as nn)

Why three middle names? Feels like massive over-kill! Edward nice. Can't see the point of having a nn (Pip) shoved on to the end, but like Pip/Philip as a first name.

notonyourninny · 30/01/2015 14:16

Love the last 3 boys names!! Love your girl choices too.Smile

Smugnogplease · 30/01/2015 14:15

I love Rupert

Mouthfulofquiz · 30/01/2015 14:14

Wilfred is really nice!

pilates · 30/01/2015 14:11

Barnaby

squoosh · 30/01/2015 13:43

I love Rufus.

I'm lukewarm about Barnaby and Felix.

I dislike Rupert and Wilfred.

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