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Which boys name with Margot?

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JinCa · 26/11/2016 03:14

Hi, we're looking for a boys name to go with sister Margot. Which do you like best in order of preference?
Ralph
Jack
Hamish
Lawrence
or
Rufus?

Thanks!

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Largemelons · 27/11/2016 19:48

Or Jeremy nn Jerry?

EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 27/11/2016 19:37

Of course Gerald would be perfect. Too, too good Smile

In order, from your names OP, I'd choose Rufus, Hamish, Lawrence. But with your criteria, my own choice would be Charles or Nicholas.

HamletsSister · 27/11/2016 19:37

Jerry.

Largemelons · 27/11/2016 19:35

I was coming on to say Angus but I see it's a no.
I love Margot and Angus.
I also love Gregory as it has nice nn Rory or Greg.

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JinCa · 27/11/2016 19:34

Agree Stinkingbishop we can't have Rudolph / Rudy. Steering clear of all ballet-themed or The Good Life-themed names!!Grin

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JanuaryJuniper · 27/11/2016 19:32

LOVE LOVE LIVE Rufus

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JinCa · 27/11/2016 19:30

Our parents both think Rufus is a dogs name. People really do love or hate that one!
As for trying too hard - you're so right SantasLittleMonkey I think you're supposed to try hard too!Smile
Gilbert has recently been suggested to me too? (Love it as it reminds me of Anne of Green Gables!) Margot and Gil?

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stinkingbishop · 27/11/2016 19:25

Rufus is a bit too close to Rudolf, cf Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev...or maybe that's just me!

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JinCa · 27/11/2016 19:25

I like Henry and George too thanks NavyandWhite, seem to have a lot of friends with babies with these two names which, rightly or wrongly, puts me off a bit. They are both good names though.

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SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 27/11/2016 19:25

Just to add to the "try hard" comments.

I never quite understand how someone can try too hard to pick the best name for their child. Surely you're supposed to try hard Confused.

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 27/11/2016 19:23

I agree with Jayne - definitely Jerry. Grin

Seriously though, my favourite from your original list is Jack and my favourite from your "top two" is Hamish.

Rufus is an awful name for a human. Sorry!

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JinCa · 27/11/2016 19:19

Thanks for all the feedback, it looks like Hamish and Rufus are just about the favourites. (But both are a bit marmite!) Jack is our compromise name, but yes not very exciting.
Thnx for the suggestions, Angus is my absolute favourite but DH has vetoedSad. Very annoying. Alistair is DH's name so that's a no go! James is a good name but just not an all-time favourite for me.

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SausageSoda · 26/11/2016 22:07

Hamish
Lawrence
Jack
Ralph

Rufus - inexplicably hate this name.

allegretto · 26/11/2016 19:42

I immediately thought of Rufus before even reading your suggestions!

mumsnit · 26/11/2016 19:41

Really love your list!!

They are all great names but Lawrence and Hamish are my top choices.

NavyandWhite · 26/11/2016 15:59

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KlingybunFistelvase · 26/11/2016 14:39

Hmm at the "trying too hard" comment. I couldn't disagree more. I think it's a lovely list.

Anyway, "try hard" is such a nonsense criticism, which is frequently wheeled out on the baby name threads unless the names in question are really bland and overused. I really don't see the point in comments like this. It's not constructive or helpful in any way.

YvaineStormhold · 26/11/2016 14:27

Rudolf nn Rudy.

sidonie1 · 26/11/2016 14:26

Jack and Hamish. Margot is an awesome name.

SmallTownTwirl · 26/11/2016 11:35

What about Fergus?

Hamish I don't like because it starts with Ham. It reminds me of Haims. Made a haims of that.

Rufus is kind of quirky and I like it but Margot and Rufus sounds exhausting.

I'd go for something that is a normal name like Margaret with a contemporary nn. Like Billy.

Or, shake up convention some more with a boys name that ends in 'a'.

Donnachada
Rossa
Enda

Cosmicglitterghoul · 26/11/2016 11:31

Hamish then Rufus.

Gruffalosfriend · 26/11/2016 11:23

"All your boys names except Jack are in the trying-too-hard category."

Is this serious ShockHmm?! I wonder if we have different tastes Grin, because I find Jack quite dull.

From your suggestions I particularly like Lawrence, Hamish and Ralph. Great solid names that aren't overused.

BonusNewt · 26/11/2016 10:35

Hamish, then Jack, then Lawrence, nn Laurie.
I'm afraid Ralph is forever tainted for me by Judy Bloom.

Ptarmigandancinginthegloaming · 26/11/2016 10:34

Fargo :-D

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 26/11/2016 10:31

My immediate thought was Robbie.

I love Hamish, and Rufus is cool, too.

Agree with PP about James or Alistair

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