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Opinions on Griffin (Finn)

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Izzieee · 16/02/2016 20:48

I like Finn and Finley, but it's just too popular! I have looked at all the other names which could make Finn. However, I saw Griffin and really like it! I'll interchange between Griffin and Finn - I'm sure his friends/extended family will call him Griff/Griffy, but I like that too. Opinions?

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SewButtons · 16/02/2016 21:45

I do prefer Griffin to Finley, and am quite fond of names that have multiple easy nicknames (which I then use all of when pretending to tell off a child)

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Izzieee · 16/02/2016 21:18

Finn/Finley is just too popular Confused

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thebiscuitindustry · 16/02/2016 21:16

Not keen on Griffin so I vote stick with Finn/Finley.

OSETmum · 16/02/2016 21:16

I actually like it!

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Izzieee · 16/02/2016 21:12

We are calling him Finn, at the moment, so not sure we'll switch to Griff!

Fionn isn't really our style, but thanks Smile

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SewButtons · 16/02/2016 20:58

I wouldn't, but Griffin is a surname in my extended family.
I love Finbar but DP has vetoed.
Maybe Fionn?

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Izzieee · 16/02/2016 20:58

I thought the creature was quite cool Grin

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ThomasRichard · 16/02/2016 20:56

Isn't it an ugly/fierce mythical creature?

HeyNonnyMaybe · 16/02/2016 20:55

Finn is very popular round here, so I'd be more likely to shorten it to Griff. I really like it.

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Izzieee · 16/02/2016 20:52

If we were to go for a popular name, I'd pick something different, but I don't want him to be known by his surname Sad

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poocatcherchampion · 16/02/2016 20:51

Love it!!! Wish I had it!

PurpleDaisies · 16/02/2016 20:50

I much prefer Finn on its own, but then I wouldn't worry about whether it is popular or not.

If you like griffin go for it.

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