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Honest opinions desperately needed!

31 replies

hopetoun · 08/11/2015 15:41

Ten days overdue with number 2 and really struggling for a boys name. Husband really keen on Miles, nn Milo, or Ray but are they too try-hard cool? I'm torn between both and a classic name like Ben or William.

Very grateful for opinions!

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Pinklily1 · 08/11/2015 17:01

Love Milo, don't like Ray at all.

FurryDogMother · 08/11/2015 15:58

Not keen on Miles, 'cos it sounds sort of slimy to me - honest opinion, sorry! Milo's a bit better, and I like Ray :) Ben is forever tainted by Eastenders (to me) and William has unfortunate nicknames associated with it, though I do know a William who uses the entire name, always has done, and that's fine, especially with his surname (think Braveheart!). I prefer Liam, and Marcus just came to mind, though I have no idea why!

MytwinisMilaKunis · 08/11/2015 15:53

I like Miles. I am not keen on Ray

BunnyLebowksi · 08/11/2015 15:48

Really really dislike both Miles and Milo.

Ben and William are inoffensive but, in my opinion, hopelessly dull.

Ray is very cool. Love it.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 08/11/2015 15:45

I like Miles, less keen on Milo but fine as a nickname.

wanderingwondering · 08/11/2015 15:45

I like miles/milo but don't like Ray at all.