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Phoenix or Griffin?

62 replies

LampLight2016 · 09/10/2016 14:25

Our son has been here a week, but we still can't pick between these 2.

Which one do you prefer?

We have a daughter named Harmony.

We know our liked names aren't to everyone's tastes, but oh well!

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BertrandRussell · 12/10/2016 20:03

How about Manticore, Hippogryf or Chimera? The last one'/ probably best for a girl.........

MissTakesOurMaid · 12/10/2016 18:44

There is a video game character named Phoenix Wright, Phoenix being a nickname for his real name Nick, I believe. It's a bit much for me but if you really wanted it you could call him Nick on his birth certificate and refer to him as Phoenix in day to day life.

Griffin is a much better name and personally would be my choice, I used to know a Griff (am in Wales) - I think Griffin is great for a teen/adult with the NN Griff being very cute for a baby!

DiegeticMuch · 12/10/2016 18:38

Griffin nn Griff is cool. Phoenix seems more girly.

ScarletSienna · 12/10/2016 18:34

Griffin makes me think of Peter Griffin (Family Guy) and Nick Griffin (even worse) yet I prefer it to Phoenix and like it as Griff too.

Despite what stats say, Phoenix sounds too feminine but maybe it's me imagining 'Fee' as a nn.

So, Griffin!

MothershipG · 12/10/2016 13:59

I have a teenage Griffin, so obviously I think it's a fab name.

It is usually really disliked on MN, but neither my son nor I have ever had a negative reaction in RL and lots of positive ones.

Superaspie · 12/10/2016 13:39

Here in Wales Griff is a fairly normal name.

CEOD · 12/10/2016 13:34

Harmony and Griffin :)

PotatoBread · 12/10/2016 09:04

Griffin by a mile and I like the nn Griff.

Really don't like Phoenix

Congrats

BlueKarou · 11/10/2016 12:01

Griffin, NN Fin.

Congrats on your new arrival!

JeanGenie23 · 11/10/2016 11:32

Phoenix

I have always thought this name is awesome but I also think it sounds better with harmony

SorenaJ · 11/10/2016 11:29

Griffin

LeatherAndLace · 11/10/2016 10:44

I like both but Phoenix is a little more unusual if that's what you are going for. There are lots of Griffs about.

What NN would you have for Phoenix? Phee?

Konyaa · 11/10/2016 10:44

The only two other griffins I can think of are a I presume banned fascist right wing leader by the name of Nick and an oafish weirdo loveable weirdo from Family Guy by the name of peter. But go ahead with it. Perhaps harmony will prevail.

minipie · 11/10/2016 10:37

Love Griffin (people will soon forget Nick Griffin)

Phoenix is a bit much for me.

RiverTam · 10/10/2016 21:05

Phoenix. Griffin makes me think of Nick Griffin.

Obsidian77 · 10/10/2016 21:04

I know a boy called Phoenix (his mum loves River Phoenix) and he's a very cool kid. I think it would work with your DD's name. Congrats.

Strokethefurrywall · 10/10/2016 15:25

Definitely Griffin - its top of the list for my mythical 3rd boy!

Congratulations!

Pinklily1 · 10/10/2016 08:13

Definitely Griffin. Griff is cute!

Izzyathome · 10/10/2016 06:26

Love Griff.

LackOfAdhesiveDucks · 10/10/2016 02:56

I teach an absolutely lovely Griffin (not shortened to Griff fwiw) so that's my choice!

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sonlypuppyfat · 09/10/2016 22:41

Falcon? It goes from bad to worse

WeArePregnant11 · 09/10/2016 22:34

Griffin is lovely :)

Batteriesallgone · 09/10/2016 19:49

lights Falcon is an awesome name

Honeybee79 · 09/10/2016 19:49

As you said OP, they're not to everyone's taste, including mine. However, I would go for Griffin. Griff for short is good.

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