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Another unusual but not crazy name thread.

38 replies

Droflove · 12/04/2015 11:00

I have a ds (2) and dd (6mts), and we just found out we're expecting!! They will all be close in age so I see them as a little gang and want their names to go well together. I am totally totally certain it's a boy for whatever reason so just thinking of boys names right now (find girls much easier anyway). My two have very very popular names. Think strong, short names that most people like. Top 10 but very old/classic rather that some of the trendy ones. I want something unusual for #3 (as I wasn't brave enough to go with Knox and Indy for #1 and #2!). But would like it to not be aggressively unusual. What do you think of Levi (forget about the jeans, nobody wears them anymore anyway!)? Any other unusual suggestions that are not too out there?

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BlueBananas · 12/04/2015 11:01

Levi = chavalicious

usualsuspect333 · 12/04/2015 11:09

I love the name Levi.

Ignore the snotty 'chav' posts. Some posters on MN are up their own arses.

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Droflove · 12/04/2015 11:13

I wouldn't have seen it as chavvy. I see it more like old Jewish name. But I am interested in all opinions so no worries:) Would have been nice if Blue bananas had some alternative suggestions?

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bridgetsmummy · 12/04/2015 11:14

Levi is awful, I hate names that claim to be "out there" or "unique"
They're usually just a bit ridiculous.
I sometimes think people need reminding that they are naming a real person not a doll or a dog!!!

TheTravellingLemon · 12/04/2015 11:15

I like levi, I also see it as an old Jewish name.

If that's the kind of thing you like, what about:

Eli
Ruben
Seth

shinysparklythings · 12/04/2015 11:16

The only Levi's I know aRe both girls. Just making sure you are aware it's a unisex name.

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MaelstromOfLunacy · 12/04/2015 11:16

Joel

zen1 · 12/04/2015 11:17

I think the Old Testament names are nice.

Caleb is another one that's becomming more popular.

pieceofpurplesky · 12/04/2015 11:17

Levi - no. I don't like it - I hate the term Chav BUT there are some who will make that link (I am a teacher so know how people react to certain names).
It is your decision though.
Love India - Indy
Bridie
Lottie
Liliana
Boys
Brett
Jesse (for boy)
Ned
Zeke

usualsuspect333 · 12/04/2015 11:22

Jesse
Jarad
Zak

usualsuspect333 · 12/04/2015 11:23

Jared*

BlueBananas · 12/04/2015 11:24

OP I don't think I can really make any suggestions as we clearly have very different tastes
And yes where I am from Levi is very chavvy (whoever said it wasn't) Levi's siblings are usually Jayden, Paris, Porscha & Neveah type names

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Droflove · 12/04/2015 11:26

Hmmm, Jesse would go well but maybe a bit too matchy with ds. I think if it was a girl we'd go with Georgia nn. Georgie which was a strong contender for dd a few months ago. Boys are so much harder. Yeah, I'm beginning to see Levi differently. Maybe not a good name.

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IvoryMadonna · 12/04/2015 11:28

Levi is a unisex name? Shock First time I've heard that.

usualsuspect333 · 12/04/2015 11:29

In general 'if the snobs on baby names don't like a name. It's a great name.

EmpressOfJurisfiction · 12/04/2015 11:31

I work with a Georgia nn Georgie, it's pretty but strong too.

AccidentalAnarchist · 12/04/2015 11:31

I think of Levi Belfield Sad

UnderTheDeepBlueSea · 12/04/2015 11:55

Levi is awful, a girl in the year above DD at school, got pregnant at 15 and named her son Levi.

Salmotrutta · 12/04/2015 17:28

I like Levi too OP and I don't understand how an old Hebrew name can be "chavvy".

If you are re-thinking, and you like old biblical names how about David, Saul, Isaac etc.

DramaAlpaca · 12/04/2015 17:35

There's nothing wrong with Levi.

OneMagnumisneverenough · 12/04/2015 17:59

Conrad
Hal
Cormac
Keir
Brodie
Edgar (Ted)

IvoryMadonna · 12/04/2015 18:13

Mark is quite unusual these days, but a familiar classic. A strong, short name that ticks several of your boxes.

timelyreminder · 12/04/2015 20:33

Max
Solomon
Milo
Eric
Zachary
Lucas
Jude
Ethan

Fifis25StottieCakes · 12/04/2015 20:54

Cole