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Baby boy is 12 days old. 8 names.

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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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Mrsaverage1 · 14/01/2017 21:12

Might be a daft question, but are you wanting a middle name or just one from the list?
Isaac and Noah are my favourites though. Good luck!

Sirzy · 14/01/2017 20:54

Beautiful. Looks like an Oliver to me

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earlgreysandpuppies · 14/01/2017 20:51

Oh he is perfect. Noah suits him well imo! X

slipslidingaway88 · 14/01/2017 20:50

Reuben

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Piper2017 · 14/01/2017 20:47

Grin I wish it would help!! Here you go though:

Thanks for all the opinions.

Baby boy is 12 days old. 8 names.
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CMamaof4 · 14/01/2017 20:34

Oliver is a lovely name, Aidan is really common where I live and is my least favourite x

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 14/01/2017 20:30

Oliver. But I don't know any who aren't called Ollie

Wenchelda · 14/01/2017 20:29

Which one does he look like?

Fwiw I know of an Elliott that gets shortened to Ellie, so that would put me off straight away. I also know a Hayden that gets called "Haydes". Also I imagine Reuben might get shortened to "Rubes".

My favourites off your list would be Isaac or Finn (or Flynn, which wasn't on your list but someone else mentioned!)

littlemissblue · 14/01/2017 20:23

Oliver but I am biased!! I swore he would never be Ollie but he is and it's just him so it doesn't matter :)

wonagold · 14/01/2017 20:19

12 days old, aw! Can we see him? It might help? ;)

MarmiteDoesYouGood · 14/01/2017 20:19

Aidan - Boring
Elliot - Hate
Finn - Like a lot
Hayden - REALLY hate
Isaac - LOVE
Noah - Like a lot
Oliver - Strongly dislike
Reuben - Like a lot

Isaac is clear favourite for me, but I also really like Reuben, then Finn, then Noah. The rest I would never even consider using.

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Piper2017 · 14/01/2017 20:18

Fanny actually, I think it's because we love them too much! Not that we can't pick because we aren't sure on if we like them, but because we love them all!

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BikeRunSki · 14/01/2017 20:13

Aidan - one of my favourite names

Elliot - like this too, but spelling issues over how many Ls and Ts

Ruben - couldn't usd it as is an ex's name, but still love it.

Isaac - v popular amongst my children's peers (5-10 years old), but does lend itself to the nn Ike.

Finn - 2 a penny
Noah - 10 a penny
Oliver - very popular and getting boring
Hayden - would be pronounced Aidan most the time anyway.

Chatelherault · 14/01/2017 20:06

Elliot
Reuben
Isaac

FannyUmbongo · 14/01/2017 20:05

If you still can't decide between the 8, find another name. You've not found the right one yet.

Meffy · 14/01/2017 20:05

Issac and Elliott

SirChenjin · 14/01/2017 20:05

It's funny - there are very few Olivers here, but lots of Finns. Wonder if it's the Celtic/Gaelic connections?

cheekyfunkymonkey · 14/01/2017 20:04

Elliott or Finn.
Too many Issacs and Oliver's around but both are nice names if that doesn't bother you.
Aiden and Hayden are quite middle aged names.
Reuben and Noah are ok, but not as nice as Elliot or Finn.

Marzipants · 14/01/2017 20:03

I love Finn. There are Olivers everywhere atm.

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Piper2017 · 14/01/2017 19:59

My worry with Aidan is you have all pretty much spelt it Aiden! So that might need to go Sad I suppose if he likes Ollie, not much I could do! Which would upset me a bit Grin

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practicallyperfectmummy · 14/01/2017 19:12

So many Oliver's already, Noah gets my vote. Trying call i him a name a day see what suits best

FestiveStinkyPants · 14/01/2017 19:05

The only other name I like on your list is Aiden

TDmoocher · 14/01/2017 19:05

Elliot and Hayden are my favourites. I suggest putting them all in a hat and picking one out

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