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Boys name - similar to Noah or Oscar?

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TheBubGrower · 07/01/2016 22:47

Really struggling to think of boys names. We have Edward as our first choice but I am only about 80% sure on it and we just can't agree on any others! I'm worried Edward is just too simple/plain but I don't want an out there or pretentious name either. I'd like a name that would get a "such a lovely name" response, something familiar but not necessarily a name that has always been a solidly popular/traditional name. I love Noah and Oscar but can't use them because of close family members with those names. Help!!

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royaldub · 09/01/2016 12:12

Ethan is lovely this was my first choice when I was expecting my son 6 years ago but then a close family member chose it before our son was born so we went with Evan instead.

Evan gets quite a few oh I love that name from people.

I had these names on my list when thought I was having a boy but found out yesterday we having girl, not sure if they meet your requirements

Alex
Adam
Ben
Fionn
Jacob
Joshua
Leo
Leon
Lucas
Max
Parker
Rían(Irish name)
Theo

Nospringflower · 09/01/2016 10:15

I was thinking the same - loads of Ethan's around here!

Afraid I do think Edward is a very 'safe' name and again, loads of them because of that.

What about Noel, Saul, Dominic?

I do think though if you like a name you should go for it no matter what others think!

CharmingChampignon · 09/01/2016 09:35

Funny that pp say Ethan is unusual - there are loads here and 2 in dd's (6) class! It's still a lovely name though

oxcat1 · 09/01/2016 09:15

Ezra, Solomon, or what about Tobias?

CheerfulYank · 09/01/2016 05:38

I like Ethan but it is very popular here in the States. The Ethans I know well have brothers called Logan, Alex, Andrew...

Ezra is nice. I love Asa. Such a snappy little name.

Pagetta · 09/01/2016 05:28

We have an Edward who we call Teddy at home so I'm biased I love it Wink and it gets a lot of 'oh what a lovely name' although there are lots of Teddy's about now.

What about Sonny or Buddy?
Theodore
Luca
Benediction
Sebastian

We have nephew called Arthur or that would be on my list as love it!

Hufflepuffin · 08/01/2016 21:37

I came here to say Ezra!

crumb04 · 08/01/2016 21:21

I love the name Ethan but I'm bias as my son is Ethan. It's great for all ages not just a child, think it's a strong mans name too!

Personally I'm not too keen on Edward as seems a bit dull. It is so hard we are trying to think of names and I'm finding it hard. Such an important decision.

I'm sure you'll find a great name that you both love!

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TheBubGrower · 08/01/2016 19:21

Thanks for all the responses! Some of the suggestions are names I do like but that OH has vetoed (he seems to be much more picky than me!). Luca and Billy in particular are lovely but also not allowed :( I'm pleased people seem to agree on Ethan. Yes not too familiar this side of the pond compared to the US then, but I think still in the top 100 so not exactly unusual, although I've never met anyone with that name funnily enough! I think Ethan and Arthur are our current 'reserve' names. I think we're getting there!

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mydogeatsnutstoo · 08/01/2016 18:55

Ethan is v popular - and I think in the us it may be in the top ten, so I'm not sure why it is being considered unusual!

Both my boys have names suggested on here! I Was not allowed to use Amos, Idris or Ezra, all of which are unusual and would, I think, get an ' oh what a lovely name ' response'.

BlueBlueBelles · 08/01/2016 18:55

Ewan
Reuben
Henry
Zachary

islemum · 08/01/2016 18:54

When I first read your post I was going to suggest Ethan but glad to see its already suggested.

James. Euan.

firsttimemum15 · 08/01/2016 18:50

Isaac? I loved Toby for a boy but we had a girl. I went of all my favourite names but when she came she looked like one on our list so we picked thst.

Partner wasn't keen on Toby. I love it.

DanishBlue · 08/01/2016 18:50

I love Sebastian too, these were all names vetoed my my OH 21 years ago although I did yet one as a middle name

DanishBlue · 08/01/2016 18:48

Lucas, Darius, Billy

wheniwonder · 08/01/2016 18:42

saul and seth

spaceyboo · 08/01/2016 16:42

I like: George, Henry/Harry, Alfred/Alfie, Arthur.

babyblabber · 08/01/2016 16:38

I have a Noah and seem to have similar taste (jasper vetoed & love Ethan but doesn't go with our surname!) so I'm going to give you the only other boy name I love as much as Noah...Luca.

Jessbow · 08/01/2016 16:34

Jethro

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 08/01/2016 16:17

Ethan makes a change from Edward (especially with the nn Teddy) which has appeared to be very popular in the last few years.

It's tough when you mull over a name then almost tire of it before EDD. How disappointed would you be if in the next few weeks an acquaintance announces they're picking Edward?

I was going to suggest Samuel, (met a baby Sam the other day, so straightforward) or Finlay.

Stollenlover · 08/01/2016 15:10

Caspar is great, as is Reuben or how about Quentin or Elliot?

xmasseason · 08/01/2016 00:36

I like Edward and it's classic but no, not too plain. I'm not keen on the nicknames Ted/Teddy/Ed though.

I really like Ethan, and it's a bit more unusual but also a good solid name.

DramaAlpaca · 08/01/2016 00:03

I like Ethan, and also Edward. Lots of potential nicknames with Edward, which you won't have with Ethan.

Ellentheegret · 07/01/2016 23:37

Peter

Bluesand1 · 07/01/2016 23:33

Love Ethan