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Finn or Grey?

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LittleBoyDue · 23/04/2016 20:18

This is for a middle name. I had decided on Grey, but now I don't know if I'm brave enough Sad is Finn a lot nicer?

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FATEdestiny · 25/04/2016 17:17

If you want different and colour names, I like Red.

MitzyLeFrouf · 25/04/2016 17:09

Grey can't seem made up, surely? confused it's a colour!

Well yeah, that's why it seems made up when being used as a person's name! Although there was a trend a few years ago for boy's being called Blue (!)

Strokethefurrywall · 25/04/2016 17:06

Elliot Grey much nicer than Elliot Finn.

50 shades was so awful that most people will have burned it from their memories...

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LittleBoyDue · 25/04/2016 12:30

Grey can't seem made up, surely? Confused it's a colour!

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MitzyLeFrouf · 25/04/2016 10:57

I prefer Finn, has a bit more history behind it. Grey seems a bit made up. Or short for Graham.....

MrsElls · 25/04/2016 09:43

I know 4 Finn's but no Grey's and I think it sounds better with Elliot.

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LittleBoyDue · 24/04/2016 01:12

Gray is American...

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purplepinny · 24/04/2016 01:09

Gray would be better than Grey. Loved this name way back when Gray O'Brien was in peak practice.

DerelictMyBalls · 23/04/2016 22:02

Grey. There are already plenty of Finns in the world.

Sophronia · 23/04/2016 22:02

Finn is much nicer.

HoundoftheBaskervilles · 23/04/2016 21:45

Oh was he? You have to presume that most people do not know that Christian Grey's brother was Elliot though because they have better literary taste, and those who do...do you care?

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LittleBoyDue · 23/04/2016 21:42

Yes, I know. That's why I had a thread about it

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Buttwing · 23/04/2016 21:38

You do know that Elliot Grey was Christians brother In the book?

Fine if it doesn't bother you but just thought I'd mention. I actually love the name Grey.

williaminajetfighter · 23/04/2016 21:37

I like Grey. Finn is everywhere these days.

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LittleBoyDue · 23/04/2016 21:33

Last name is 2 syllables

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merrymouse · 23/04/2016 21:31

I like Elliot Finn - it's like huckleberry Finn.

HoundoftheBaskervilles · 23/04/2016 21:29

Elliot Grey flows much better than Elliot Finn, depends on the surname too, how many syllables?

I'm all for non-name middle names, my DS' middle name is Kingdom, and my Nephew's is Implacable (outs self).

I quite like an out there middle name.

Maybe go wilder than Grey!

GeezeLouiseBelcher · 23/04/2016 21:28

I loooooove Grey. Finn is too common.
Go with Grey. If it wasn't for that book, I would have. But unfortunately my surname is also a noun, and grey with it just sounds way too much like a kinky thing.

Hiphopopotamus · 23/04/2016 21:26

Elliot Grayson?

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Notso · 23/04/2016 21:21

After 50 shades the Grey would be out for me.
Elliot Finn is not quite right though. What about Elliot Finlay?

Kidnapped · 23/04/2016 21:15

Elliot is very nice OP.

But what if his pals call him Ell? Is Ell Grey a great idea? Smile

Alisvolatpropiis · 23/04/2016 21:10

I really like Elliot Grey.

Elliot Finn doesn't flow quite so well.

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LittleBoyDue · 23/04/2016 21:07

The first name is Elliot, I know it's a bland colour, but I think of it as being a mysterious name!

Grey wouldn't seem like it's short for anything, as it's the middle name!

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pieceofpurplesky · 23/04/2016 21:05

Grey sounds like it is short for graham

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