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Baby boy is 12 days old. 8 names.

137 replies

Piper2017 · 14/01/2017 17:38

Hello Mumsnet!

Baby boy is 12 days old. We just can't decide. Some opinions would be very helpful.

The 8 names:

  • Aidan
  • Elliot
  • Finn
  • Hayden
  • Isaac
  • Noah
  • Oliver
  • Reuben

The one we like the least is Oliver - it has an obvious NN. We don't mind the name being shortened/given a NN, but I can't see him having 'Reubs' or 'Els', etc. written on his books at school, but Ollie may well be!

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NoArmaniNoPunani · 15/01/2017 20:41

Reuben or Isaac

Surf25 · 15/01/2017 20:39

Your new son is so gorgeous! Congratulations! I think Isaac would be perfect!

Chocolatecake12 · 15/01/2017 19:50

Isaac means laughter - I know a lovely boy called Isaac and he brings joy and laughter to all who get to know him

Oliver is a fab strong name. All the Olivers I know are lovely intelligent people.

Noah is nice, I'm not keen on the other names though sorry.

Let us all know what you decide.

septembersunshine · 15/01/2017 19:20

Bit biased, I have a 5 month old baby Aidan (also have a Jack). He is adorable op! I think he suits a soft sounding name. Oliver, Noah or Aidan gets my vote. All of the names are lovely in different names. Go with your gut.

harderandharder2breathe · 15/01/2017 17:59

Isaac stands out for me

Rinmybell · 15/01/2017 17:56

Noah and Reuben. Love both.
Not very keen on the others.

Wenchelda · 15/01/2017 17:38

Oh my he's so teeny tiny! What a beautiful little boy. I think he's Isaac.

mum2bejen · 15/01/2017 14:54

Congratulations, he is gorgeous!

My order of preference from your list is: Oliver/Isaac (like these equally), Noah, Elliot, Aidan, Reuben, Finn, Hayden.

Good luck choosing, keep us posted :-)

SirChenjin · 15/01/2017 14:54

Piper - how about Benedict? Similar-ish to Benjamin but not quite as popular

Hulababy · 15/01/2017 13:55

Lovely photograph Smile

My favourite by far is Oliver with a nn of Oli.
Would have been dd's name had she been a boy.

Nicknames won't be used on books etc unless you ask for that as a preference when at school and nursery.

I haven't taught an Oliver for a few years now (infant school) so bit as popular as it once was.

CocoLoco87 · 15/01/2017 13:44

Piper have you decided? Let us know what you've gone with!

Scattymere · 15/01/2017 09:38

Love these-

Aidan
Finn
Isaac

Reuben and Noah too trendy/overused right now.
Oliver bit boring and suddenly every other baby boy is called this.

KimmySchmidtsFakeXmasSmile · 15/01/2017 00:36

Aidan little fire
Eliott Jehovah is god
Finn Finnish descent
Hayden composer/heathen
Isaac he will laugh, he will rejoice
Noah rest, comfort
Oliver olive tree
Reuben behold, a son

I could not choose so looked up meanings and based on the above would call him Isaac. He is just beautiful OP. Congratulations x

AuntJane · 15/01/2017 00:24

My great-uncle Reuben was known as Ron - but I would think that's not a common nn these days.

Like Elliot best.

TeshiB · 14/01/2017 22:54

Congratulations! I like Elliot

CocoLoco87 · 14/01/2017 22:48

Reuben with Isaac as middle name?

Congratulations, he is too cute!

Soozikinzi · 14/01/2017 22:45

Isaac
Aidan
Get my vote but I'm 56 so not very up to date !

lorelairoryemily · 14/01/2017 22:45

Finn is my favourite from your list!!

lorelairoryemily · 14/01/2017 22:44

Beautiful boy!! Congratulations! Wildcard for you, what about Rory?

TalkingofMichaelAngel0 · 14/01/2017 22:42

Isaac - ike or zac
Aidan - ady

Original poster
Piper2017 · 14/01/2017 22:41

Ah thanks everyone! We think Benjamin suits him too, but we know sooo many!

He is a teeny little thing! 5 lbs 2 oz when born!

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Sofiatheworst · 14/01/2017 22:40

Isaac all the way. Gorgeous boy 😍

SleepFreeZone · 14/01/2017 22:40

Ha ha gorgeous picture 💗💗💗💗

SleepFreeZone · 14/01/2017 22:39

Elliott.

juliettetango · 14/01/2017 22:29

Reuben!

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