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1st boy in the family, good strong names please!

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Stoppissingonthefloor · 03/06/2015 22:43

Just found out we're having a boy! I'm in shock, as one of 6 girls I never thought we'd have a boy in the family! So excited!
My mum is one of 4 girls, her mum is one of 7 girls.
We already have one girl, 3 of my sisters have at least 2 girls..
This is such a big deal, I'm honoured!!
What would you name him? I feel it needs to be the most masculine name ever haha!
Ps tell me about your lovely sons, I'm so excited to have my own!

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hoarseoldfrog · 07/06/2015 11:50

I have a Reuben, nicknamed Ben as husband thought roo too girly doh... Really suits him

MyBootsAreMuddy · 06/06/2015 15:34

Reuben I think means 'behold a son' which I think could be quite fitting.

I was the first girl born on my father's side of the family since his grandmother(and more than 30 births) so it was a pretty huge deal when I came along (I have 7 brothers and my dad was one of 6 boys all of whom had boys too).
I'm named after a tree native to my country of birth but my 1st middle name means 'sacred'.

Wishful80smontage · 06/06/2015 15:30

Quas congrats Gregory is a fab name I absolutely love it on my list for dc2 :)
Was going to suggest Gregory, also Alistair, Henry, William nn Billy/Bill, sebastian

HemlockStarglimmer · 06/06/2015 14:56

Something regal

William - Will or Bill for short.
John - nickname Jack
Edward - shortened to Ted, Ed or Ned
Richard - Rick for short

number27 · 06/06/2015 14:47

mark
Luke
Max
Robert
Scott
Rex

HainaultViaNewburyPark · 05/06/2015 22:12

Hmmm - short, snappy and strong. How about: Aaron, Edward, Hugh, Guy, or Paul.

BettyBoblin · 05/06/2015 22:08

Arthur

BlueChampagne · 05/06/2015 22:03

I like Adam too, and don't think it's naff. Presumably your husband's family is used to boys?! How about Conrad?

Tiredemma · 05/06/2015 20:47

Harry

Stealthpolarbear · 05/06/2015 20:46

Pmsl at popeye
Pmsl was changed to Paul so there's anothet

Stealthpolarbear · 05/06/2015 20:45

Andrew is underused these days but it's the first thing that came to mond

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 05/06/2015 20:43

He might not be the most masculine child surrounded by so many female role models Grin

When did Adam become a naff name?

funkystars123 · 05/06/2015 20:40

James

ChannelingFlop · 05/06/2015 20:36

I've got a Ben. It's an awesome name. He is also the only boy in my side of the family for generations and the only male grandchild on either side
Strong and masculine.... Thor? Hercules? Grin

Fugghetaboutit · 05/06/2015 20:32

MAX!

ButterflyOfFreedom · 05/06/2015 20:29

Leon
Nathan
Zac
Daniel
Simon
Ciaran
Jared
Christian
Jack
Marc
Alex

All good strong names to me.

Congrats! Smile

SinisterBunnyMonth · 05/06/2015 00:40

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SilverBirch2015 · 05/06/2015 00:35

It must be long overdue a comeback Wink

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Stoppissingonthefloor · 05/06/2015 00:32

Popeye, that's the one!!!

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SilverBirch2015 · 05/06/2015 00:28

Strong names , you want?

Samson
Popeye
Atlas
Attila

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Stoppissingonthefloor · 05/06/2015 00:27

I do love Adam I should have added!

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Stoppissingonthefloor · 05/06/2015 00:26

Is Adam a bit naff?? For a 1st born boy will people think it's because of Adam and Eve?!
Love a short snappy name. Ben is lovely, is it too dull?? I think you can be a bit more flouncy with girl named but for me boys names should be strong and solid iykwim??! X

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Evanna13 · 04/06/2015 11:14

Congratulations, what a special little boy he will be, I have a little boy and he is the light of my life, so loving and sweet.

I think all the names mentioned above are great, go with what you like, what your husband/partner likes and a name you feel would be nice for a little boy and a grown man.

Salene · 04/06/2015 06:02

Robert

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