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Some more unusual than others... thoughts on our list please?

37 replies

ThePartyArtist · 30/01/2017 12:58

Baby's arrival is now fairly imminent and we're still completely undecided on names. We don't know the sex.

Things to bear in mind:

  • We live in England
  • The name must go with a double barrel surname - first part of which is one you always have to spell and is frequently mispronounced; second part of which is very common.
  • We'd like something where people can pronounce it and know which gender it is.

Thoughts please on the following as first names or middle names?

Ruben
Douglas
Gwilym
Rory

Ruby
Arianwen
April
Iris
Ffion
Europa

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MarilynWhirlwindRocks · 30/01/2017 13:48

So I'm guessing you've got Welsh connections!

I like Gwilym, the pronunciation's straightforward, even though others may initially struggle with the spelling (Tough! They can learn).

I like Ruben (I've only ever seen the "Reuben" spelling here; is there any particular reason you prefer the Spanish way?). Again, pronunciation self-explanatory.

I like Rory. Gwilym Rory, perhaps?

Girls-wise, I really like Arianwen. So pretty. And Ari's quite a cute NN. Although it's not that familiar, it's easily pronounced and, actually, the spelling's logical.

Ffion's also nice; I guess your DD would get used to reminding people it's double F! (I never knew it meant "Foxglove" until looking it up just now...every day's a school day Smile)

Ruby and Iris are both lovely. Pretty popular, if you're bothered by that sort of thing?

Arianwen Iris gets my vote.

Europa is a name that would definitely attract attention: could really suit a very confident, outgoing, quirky kid (am thinking perfect for budding actor/ singer/ writer) who could 'own' it. The Greek mythology background's interesting.
On the other hand, a less extrovert girl might struggle. The only NN is "Ropey" (and potential for lame Brexit jokes from adults?).

Hope that helps a little...Best of luck for a safe and speedy delivery Flowers

DramaAlpaca · 30/01/2017 13:38

I like Rory, Ruby and Iris.

I'm not mad on the rest, tbh.

Schmoochypoos · 30/01/2017 13:38

Love Rory and Douglas from your boys choices and girls I don't love any of them but my most favourite is Iris.

EverythingEverywhere1234 · 30/01/2017 13:38

Rory and Douglas (Dougie) are cute. I kind of like April, but none of your girls' names jump out at me tbh!

Loyly · 30/01/2017 13:38

I like Rory and Iris.

HolisticAssassin · 30/01/2017 13:35

Rory Tardis
April or Avril if an April baby otherwise Ruby

LuxuryWoman2017 · 30/01/2017 13:33

I really love Ruben and Iris is the best of a bunch I don't really like. I really don't like Douglas, it brings to mind a certain type of man (dull Doug who bangs on and on about boring subjects)

1happyhippie · 30/01/2017 13:30

From your list my favourites are Rory and April.
I don't really like any of the others to be honest. I have never heard of Europa

HouseworkIsASin10 · 30/01/2017 13:27

Love April.

Pixilicious · 30/01/2017 13:26

Rory and Iris. I don't like any of the others

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/01/2017 13:24

I detest Ruben. I think its the most horrible name there is..
I don't like Douglas, but Dougie is cute.
Gwyliem is quite nice
Rory is by far the nicest
Rory Gwyliem would be nice.

I don't like any of your girls names.
I'm sick to the back teeth of Ruby and April.

Sophronia · 30/01/2017 13:23

Ruben/Reuben is very popular and trendy at the moment. I'd avoid that one. I really like Douglas and Gwilym from your boys list, and Arianwen and Ffion from the girls.