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Ryan or Bradley?

41 replies

user1472934164 · 03/09/2016 21:37

Expecting a baby boy in 6 weeks. DH is very dismissive of most suggestions, but seems fixated on either Ryan or Bradley. I quite like both but I'm not totally convinced and can't make my mind up which I prefer! He will be a brother to DD Carla (2.5), and middle name likely to either be the one we don't use or Benjamin.

Others on my shortlist were Guy, Oakley, Scott, Todd, Rufus, Blake, Jake, Ralph and Rafa. DH not keen! Open to any other suggestions along these lines.

Thanks in advance for your input!

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Foxtato · 08/09/2016 19:36

I like Ryan Benjamin or Rufus Benjamin

USBstuck · 07/09/2016 18:01

Owen was high on our list, it's a really nice name.

But Ryan is preferable to Bradley, if it has to be one of those two.

NanaNina · 07/09/2016 17:47

Totally agree with hepzibar - Ryan and Bradley (especially) are chavvy names in my experience. Sorry I know that sounds snobby but I'm just being realistic. Anything else!

KondosSecretJunkRoom · 07/09/2016 17:45

Rufus or Ralph sounds like the name of an over-stuffed banker.

purplepaisley · 07/09/2016 17:39

I know brothers called Bradley and Ryan! Both good names.

Soozikinzi · 07/09/2016 17:09

Jake is lovely or Jacob and never goes out of fashion it's my DSS s name and he's 39!!!!!!!!!

TheNaze73 · 07/09/2016 16:38

Love Bradley. Dislike Ryan

user1469032438 · 04/09/2016 22:39

I prefer Ryan to Bradley, Bradley Benjamin seems a bit of a mouthful, I really like Ryan Scott if you could convince OH

pinocchiosnose · 04/09/2016 21:14

I really like the name Ryan , not fussed on Bradley

misstweedyweedy · 04/09/2016 21:11

I know a Ryan with a PhD so even if he was naughty in school it hasn't held him back from having ambition and interest in learning. (I've no idea what he was like in school).

Think I prefer Ryan over Bradley, though like both. Owen is nice too.

Kenworthington · 04/09/2016 20:52

Rufus or Ralph. Think the rest are actually truly awful. Sorry

oneboy3girls · 04/09/2016 20:51

What about Jack?

user1473017287 · 04/09/2016 20:40

Ryan

Subatomickitten · 04/09/2016 20:27

Owen is lovely, I like Jake and Todd too.

lifesuckssometimes · 04/09/2016 20:27

Can you imagine a 50/60/70 year old as a Ryan? With names I went through ages in my head and tried to work out if they would suit.

SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 04/09/2016 20:25

I don't like Ryan or Bradley at all personally. Owen is nicer, but Rufus is my favourite. It's lovely. I quite like Roo as a nn for a little boy too.

Hepzibar · 04/09/2016 20:18

I work in education.

Give Ryan and Bradley a wide berth.

BuntyFigglesworthSpiffington · 04/09/2016 15:53

Ryan.

Nothing appealing about Bradley.

KoalaDownUnder · 04/09/2016 15:30

Ryan. Or, better, Owen.

Bradley is too dated and just...no.

eachtigertires · 04/09/2016 12:58

Out of those two, I prefer Ryan. I like Bradley too but dislike Brad. Owen is nice too.

ClockMakerSue · 04/09/2016 10:42

Owen Benjamin is really nice. That's my new favourite from your list!

BendydickCuminsnatch · 04/09/2016 10:32

Bradley Ryan because I think Brad is an ace name. Fave from your list is definitely Blake though!

MrsGsnow18 · 04/09/2016 10:27

Owen is lovely!

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MargotLovedTom · 04/09/2016 10:16

Owen is far better than Ryan or Bradley imo!!

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