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Boy's names (beware, I'm incredibly picky!)

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RL20 · 21/03/2015 18:12

Just as the title says!
Having a hard time agreeing on a name with my partner, but that's another story!
A name I loved originally for months was Freddie. But unfortunately he just wouldn't agree to it. Believe it or not despite love the name Freddie, I actually don't like old traditional names! I grew up with a lot of Jamie's, Jonathan's, Tom's, Ben's, none of which I like either! And you can search through the most popular names and bet that I don't like any of them either Confused

The current favourite now is Rubén Jorge. Using the Spanish language as a nod to previous ancestors in my family. Would love to have some other Spanish options but I can't really find any others I like! If I'm unsuccessful, then that will hopefully be his name.
Another name I love is Roman but unfortunately I already know a few little Roman's, one mum of which is a lady that unfortunately we don't really get on with! Confused

Any suggestions you might think I like are welcome. Thanks in advance!

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etStykkeKage · 22/03/2015 10:11

is it due at easter? what about Pasqual, with nn Pasco. Paco is too Rabanne! But Pasco is a Portuguese form of Pasqual. It would make a good nn.

Again, not spanish, but Roscoe would seem to suit your European taste but could sound like a brother to a Freddie too.

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RL20 · 22/03/2015 09:54

LexyLouB I love that! Thanks.

VelvetRuby - Nico is cute, hadn't thought of that!

TenThousandSpoons - I love that, as 'Theo' was originally on my list, but I do love that as an alternative too.

Charlyn - love Rafael Smile

CrabbyTheCrabster and Tilder -
Yes I acknowledged that I was being a bit over sensitive and apologised.

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tilder · 22/03/2015 08:53

Wow, I know hormones can make for an interesting baby name thread. But seriously? Things are a bit sensitive.

I appreciate searching for an unusual name, but choosing a spelling and pronunciation subtly different from that commonly used will mean lots of mis pronunciations and spelling.

charlyn · 22/03/2015 08:47

How about... Rafael, Xavier, Jago, Felipe, Vincent?

CrabbyTheCrabster · 22/03/2015 08:33

(Beware I'm incredibly prickly), that should've been.

CrabbyTheCrabster · 22/03/2015 08:32

Shouldn't the title of this thread have been

Boys' names (I'm incredibly prickly)...? Hmm People are trying to help you and you're being right snarky!

TenThousandSpoons · 22/03/2015 08:31

Téodor?

VelvetRuby · 22/03/2015 08:16

I like Nico. A friend has a gorgeous little boy with that name. So cute!!

lexyloub · 22/03/2015 07:23

How about Luis Jorge? (I love Jorge btw)

Littleturkish · 21/03/2015 21:54

RL, the reactions to my desired baby name of Caoimhe will show you just how many people object to that!

Raul is a lovely name. I think most people know how to pronounce it because of the footballers with that name!

I had a lovely Spanish friend with a boyfriend of that name, and my prevailing memory of her is that name being shouted down the phone when they argued! Still a gorgeous name.

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RL20 · 21/03/2015 21:42
  • automatically say George
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RL20 · 21/03/2015 21:42

I would give a British child that name because, if I have to mention it any more times, he will have Spanish in his blood. It's hardly an offensive name or spelling to be spoken about that much Hmm it's no different to British people calling their child 'caoimhe' or 'Niamh' which some people would look at it and literally have no clue how to pronounce it. With regards to Jorge if people automatically say 'Jorge' then I don't have a problem with that

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etStykkeKage · 21/03/2015 21:26

Rubén, I would have to call a baby Rubén "Benito ". that is so cute.

EhricLovesTheBhrothers · 21/03/2015 21:26

Also without the Spanish inflection on the R Jorge just sounds like something a donkey might say

EhricLovesTheBhrothers · 21/03/2015 21:23

Are you planning to pronounce it roo ben hor hay or ru ben or George? The pronunciation is relevant. Ruben is only the Spanish version if it's pronounced ru ben and I really don't understand why you would give a British child a name with two syllables that are pronounced so differently to the English form.
If you like Reuben but just fancy spelling it ruben that's ok, but please rethink the Jorge.

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RL20 · 21/03/2015 21:21

I thought it might be pronounced like that, thanks!

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etStykkeKage · 21/03/2015 21:13

well in Spain it'd be like Row-ool (rhyming with cow). I think because the english version is not used so much here that it'd be easier to make the spanish pronunciation fly.

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RL20 · 21/03/2015 21:09

Apologies I was having a bit of an emotional evening and falling out with myself. It was probably the wrong time to post a thread in all honesty!

Kaffe I like Raul. Is that pronounced as it's seen?

LittleTurkish Max is actually on my short list Smile My partner just thinks it's a bit too 'short' though?! Even though both of our names only have one syllable!

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Littleturkish · 21/03/2015 19:38

In case it was just a pretend flounce, could I suggest:

Fox
Max
Vincent
Wolfgang

Debinaround · 21/03/2015 19:22

Erm ok. Bye then. Hmm

KaffeOgGulerodsKage · 21/03/2015 19:12

it was just repeating what you'd said yourself, "here's a suggestion that it is a nod (wink) to spain, raúl

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RL20 · 21/03/2015 19:09

Kaffe I have Spanish ancestors, not a Spanish dictionary! Have no idea what you have said there so forgive me for not being able to reply to it properly.

I've decided to give up with this thread now

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KaffeOgGulerodsKage · 21/03/2015 19:05

Ok fair enough, I won't argue with you if you're in love with Jorge! aquí va otra sugerencia, un guiño a España Raúl

KaffeOgGulerodsKage · 21/03/2015 18:57

I prefer Jason to Mason.

Mason seems really Trendy in America right now. Jason is better. Jason and the argonauts.

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RL20 · 21/03/2015 18:56

MrsHathaway if you had say a Spanish accent then yes it would be pronounced slightly differently. But no, generally it's pretty similar. And yes I'm aware that Jorge is not pronounced George

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