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Brother for Jasper

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Readyfortwo · 03/10/2016 08:17

Really struggling with a name for DS2. We absolutely love DS1's name: Jasper, and can't think of anything else we like as much for DS2.

Ideas so far are: Alistair, Otis, Austin, Rory, Gregory, Rigby.

Would appreciate any opinions on those/ suggestions for alternatives. Criteria: must be more than one syllable & not too common. Thanks

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Readyfortwo · 06/10/2016 17:54

Rory is a strong contender, but surname begins with a y so I wonder if that makes a difference. I'm leaning towards Austin but not sure if that could end up being 'geeky'....

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Dorabella · 06/10/2016 12:04

Orson is greatSmile

Oxtailchambermaid · 06/10/2016 11:45

OP, I could be you! I have a Jasper, love it, and I'd struggle with second boys name. I also love Monty and Theo. I get your point about no to a second "dog" name.

I've thought about this far too much, I''m casting my vote for Rory. Benedict was on my long list too (although Ben is a perceived dogs name). Dexter is nice (although 2 -er endings). Hugo is OK but with together with Jasper it sounds a bit "rah".

That's not much help really is it?!

JazzAnnNonMouse · 04/10/2016 07:50

Jasper and Rory is lovely

Panicmode1 · 04/10/2016 06:13

I have a son who we called Jasper, until we got him home 24 hours later and he looked more like a Rory, so that's what he stayed! My Theo was almost a Monty too, but we weren't quite brave enough.

thehugemanatee · 04/10/2016 05:16

Casper Grin

Seriously, though:

Dexter
Xander
Fletcher

EllenDegenerate · 04/10/2016 04:07

Bartholemew (Barto)
Stefan
Hugo
Xavier
Finbar

AbernathysFringe · 03/10/2016 22:58

Angus
Douglas

Tovar
Stellan

Marcus
Lucius

Sophronia · 03/10/2016 20:42

Otto
Milo
Asa
Abraham
Bram
August
Everett
Amos
Benedict
Abel
Clement
Dominic
Ezra
Ambrose
Errol
Gregory
Hector
Hal
Isaac
Kirrin
Lucian
Merrion
Leo
Asher
Eli
Lorne
Miles
Piran
Seth
Solomon
Rowan
Torin
Wilfred
Zachary
Rupert
Evander
Leander
Franklin
Idris
Larkin
Marcus
Nicholas
Owen
Nathaniel
Robin
Cyrus
Thomas
Silas
Jude
Rhett
Arlo
Reed
Fergus

Spottyladybird · 03/10/2016 18:56

Yes shouting Jasper and Orlando might be a bit much!

How about:
William
Gregor
Murray

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Readyfortwo · 03/10/2016 18:02

Lots of people have sonly which is why I'd avoid having a second with animal connotations- for me Felix & Rex fall into this category. It doesn't bother me that people say 'oh my dogs called Jasper', but don't want people thinking it's a theme!

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Readyfortwo · 03/10/2016 17:59

Not sure I'm quite up for a stone name theme, might have been tempted by Ruby for a girl though! I can't help but see Garnet as a girls name too.

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NapQueen · 03/10/2016 17:59

Travis

NapQueen · 03/10/2016 17:58

Otis from your list.

To add....
Rex
Aidan
Morgan
Finn
Elliot

sonlypuppyfat · 03/10/2016 17:56

I like Jasper I named my spaniel itGrin

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Readyfortwo · 03/10/2016 17:51

Thanks everyone. I quite like Tristan, but not sure about the meaning 'noise or sorrowful'.

Love Monty & Theo but DH is a flat no on those.

Also quite like Orlando & Orson but not sure how I'd feel about shouting them across the playground....bit pretentious maybe?

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Spottyladybird · 03/10/2016 16:40

Maxwell
Stefan
Monty

iknowimcoming · 03/10/2016 16:30

Leo
Lucas
Isaac
Louis

Munchkin08 · 03/10/2016 16:25

Rory

MrsGsnow18 · 03/10/2016 16:22

Love the suggestion of Garnet.

trufflepiggy · 03/10/2016 14:47

Another vote for Jasper and Tristan

0pti0na1 · 03/10/2016 14:43

Eli
Marcus

0pti0na1 · 03/10/2016 14:42

I like Alistair and Gregory.

Solomon
Edwin
Orson
Angus
Raymond
Leopold
Wilbur
Vincent
Sidney
Orlando
Nicholas
Lawrence
Michael
Simeon
Dylan
Christopher
Nathaniel
Theodore

Pipilangstrumpf · 03/10/2016 14:34

Jasper and Austin are great.

Or how about

Jasper & Quentin
Jasper & Marcus

gratesnakes · 03/10/2016 13:52

What about another gem / stone name?
Malachite
Onyx
Garnet
Flint (one syllable but looks more)