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Stuck on baby boy name - please honest opinions

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Cheburashka · 14/07/2015 11:13

We are expecting our first baby (boy) but are really stuck on a name. The ones we were able to kind of agree on are:
Robin (DH loves it, I like it one day and really not sure the next, worried it's too girly and he will be made fun of. Otherwise like the name and the way it sounds and was thinking maybe with a strong middle name we could get away with it, e.g. Robin Joseph, Robin Elias or Robin Edward..?)
Liam (we are both "ok" with it but not sure any of us love it)
Ryan (I like it but DH doesn't)

Other names that were on my list included Thomas, Aiden, Evan, Ronan, Vincent, Torin but they were all vetoed by DH.
DH's other suggestions include Carter and Lewis..
We were thinking of Robert instead of Robin but I think it's too ordinary and not interesting.

So please any opinions on the names above, particularly on Robin..?
Also any other suggestions are welcome, our family is half international/European roots and family name starts with A.
Thank you!!

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Cheburashka · 14/07/2015 13:49

Thanks everyone, some good suggestions!

I have thought about naming him Robert and using Robin as a short form but I'm not keen on the nn Rob/Bob.. However, it's a good suggestion and Robert in itself is a strong name so will discuss this option with DH.

William is a good name but a bit too British/Royal for me.
Reuben - not keen, I'm afraid, but thanks for the suggestion!

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Sophronia · 14/07/2015 13:48

Robert with Robin as a nickname. Robert isn't boring, it's actually quite unusual nowadays.

Theas18 · 14/07/2015 13:21

Robin is lovely for all ages. Go for it!

Well unless your surname is banks...

merlottime · 14/07/2015 13:16

What about Reuben?

villainousbroodmare · 14/07/2015 12:51

I agree with BothEnds on Robert. Robin then still an option.
Nobody uses middle names. The first name must be able to stand alone.

SquirrelledAway · 14/07/2015 12:36

William - which gives the option of Liam as a short form?

LeoandBoosmum · 14/07/2015 12:15

I love Robin. Liam and Ryan are nowhere near as nice.

If you want a strong middle name, how about Tobias or Benjamin?

BothEndsBurning · 14/07/2015 12:11

I like Robert. It's a classic, but a little out of fashion just now, so there won't be lots of others around which is a plus for me.

It's a strong name, with a variety of short forms and nn's (which include Robin!), so the name will suit any age and is adaptable to any situation. You can call him Robin if it suits him, but he will have other options open to him if it does seem "girly". For instance, if there was a female Robin in his class at school.

contortionist · 14/07/2015 12:09

I like Robin, but if you're unsure about it I don't think a 'strong' middle name makes any difference. 99% of the people your DS interacts with over his life won't know what his middle name is.

Robert is a great name too. Incidentally, both Liam and Ryan are more common than Robert (which was 98th in E&W in 2013)