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Sorry...me again

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Quasilulu · 01/04/2015 06:49

Apparently Jonathan nn Jonty is too ordinary for my DH ...I prefer the word classic. ..and he should have a strong more unusual but not daft name. This is a direct quote. I asked like what and he suggested Flint. Not happening. Please help x

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funkyfoam · 05/04/2015 18:23

Ross
Fraser

IvoryMadonna · 05/04/2015 15:33

I'm just intrigued by their different reactions to what are quite similar names. If we can nail down what it is that puts them off, it might help.

bridgetsmummy · 05/04/2015 14:08

Rory is the best out of all those names, I love it Smile

Rosie29 · 05/04/2015 14:02

I adore the name Blake, please use it...I never will ??

IvoryMadonna · 05/04/2015 13:59

Donovan has a very similar sound and rhythm to Jonathan. It's funny how you can love one and hate the other. Mind you, I think Jonty is a dreadful nn so could that be what has put him off? I have a cousin named Jonathan and he's always been Joe for short.

There's also not a huge leap between Donovan and Duncan. What is it that you don't like?

LicoriceComfit · 03/04/2015 22:47

Fergus

Finn

Toby

Rhoddy

Box5883284322679964228 · 03/04/2015 08:42

Ask him if he likes the name Law or Lars or Lance or Larry or Lore or Renny

These are all nicknames for Lawrence

Box5883284322679964228 · 03/04/2015 08:33

With Laurence, the nick name Laurie is much like Rory

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Quasilulu · 03/04/2015 06:37

Thanks. Nothing is firing for us both at the moment.

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BlueChampagne · 02/04/2015 21:34

Another vote for Laurence.

Box5883284322679964228 · 02/04/2015 18:58

From your lists I like Rory and Laurence. Jonty is ace though c

Namechanged101 · 02/04/2015 18:47

Like Rory William or William as first name nn Bill

pilates · 02/04/2015 18:42

Rory William sounds lovely

CarrotVan · 02/04/2015 10:48

Rory is short for Roderick - is that any better?

ChristmasEveSteve · 02/04/2015 09:51

Xander

rockinrobintweet · 02/04/2015 09:42

I like Lawrence from your list.

My thoughts..
Joel

Elliot

Jethro (you could incorporate nn Jonty if you really like that name)

Aloysius (Alo-wish-us) nn Alo

  • this is my fav and if you don't like nn Alo then you could use Alex or Alby
duplodancer · 02/04/2015 07:22

Love love love Blake

Footle · 02/04/2015 07:11

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Justyouwaitandsee · 02/04/2015 07:02

Rory is fairly traditional. Do you not like this one off his list?

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Quasilulu · 02/04/2015 06:56

Eek Clint is horrid! Daren't suggest it as he'll probably love it. Did the 5 names each list last night. Not looking good. DD Melissa.
Me
Jonathan
Oliver
Duncan
Patrick
Lawrence

Him
Donavan
Flint
Neville ( after Gary Hmm)
Rory
Kiefer.
Middle name William after both our grandads. Our styles don't match at all do they? Got my own way with Lissy he says his turn now. Help!

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scarletforya · 01/04/2015 21:16

Clint!

ChristmasEveSteve · 01/04/2015 21:14

Quinn

HangingInAGruffaloStance · 01/04/2015 21:13

Blake is miles nicer than Jonty or Flint.

Icedfinger · 01/04/2015 19:22

What about...

Baxter
Ned
Theo
Leo
Rufus
Nathaniel/Nate

Trying to find something between classic and bonkers!

Namechanged101 · 01/04/2015 19:19

Greyson
Kingsley
Hugo
Arlo
Felix
Hector