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Pip Henry or Sidney Thomas?

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RaRa25 · 02/02/2017 14:03

That's it really, which name do you prefer?
Really been struggling with boys names but I have always loved Pip, I know most people will not like it though.
So....
Pip Henry Rae
Or
Sidney Thomas Rae

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reuset · 04/02/2017 17:44

Poor old Dickens Pip was mocked for his nick name. I'm glad you've decided against it Grin

VictoriaMcdade · 03/02/2017 18:54

Pip and Henry are two of the most annoying characters in the Archers Grin

I think Edward is lovely. If you fancy something a bit different have you thought about Edwin or Edmund?

MrsEricBana · 03/02/2017 18:37

Oh yes that's perfect!! (Teddy Rae Smile )

pilates · 03/02/2017 16:25

Very nice Smile

KlingybunFistelvase · 03/02/2017 15:35

Just to add that Edward Rae sounds lovely too.

NoncommittalToSparkleMotion · 03/02/2017 15:15

Love Edward Flynn!

All the best!

ScarletSienna · 03/02/2017 14:06

Edward Flynn is lovely!!!

IneedmoreLemonPledge · 03/02/2017 13:57

Sorry just read your update. Love it.

But I'm biased on both names Wink

IneedmoreLemonPledge · 03/02/2017 13:56

Sidney. He will be an old man longer than he'll be a boy. 😂

EmpressOfTheSpartacusOceans · 03/02/2017 13:47

Edward Flynn Rae is great!

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RaRa25 · 03/02/2017 13:44

Phew! Thanks everyone, much happier with this name...I bet it's a girl anyway 😂

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KlingybunFistelvase · 03/02/2017 13:06

Edward Flynn Rae is perfect!

AutumnalLeaves38 · 03/02/2017 11:23

Edward Flynn Rae sounds wonderful, OP.

Conjures up the image of a dashing explorer!

And a lovely tribute to your DGGD.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/02/2017 10:55

Cracked it OP, lovely ! 😃

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RaRa25 · 03/02/2017 09:00

What about
Edward Flynn Rae
Edward Flynn was my great grandad who died of diabetes in his 30's.
We have toyed with Edward before as we like Eddie.

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NoncommittalToSparkleMotion · 02/02/2017 21:59

*Rae

Sweets101 · 02/02/2017 21:59

Sidney Thomas is lovely

NoncommittalToSparkleMotion · 02/02/2017 21:58

Sidney Thomas Are sounds badass

crapfatbanana · 02/02/2017 21:52

I actually quite like both, but they don't go great with your surname.
These both work (for me):
Henry Rae
Thomas Rae

Maybe they aren't as cool or uncommon as Pip or Sidney though.
Other random suggestions:

Perran or Piran Rae
Otis Rae
Stefan Rae
Finlay Rae
Simon Rae

Raines100 · 02/02/2017 21:30

Rae is our surname.

Oh. Yeah, well I'd keep that one, then Blush

GreatScot8 · 02/02/2017 20:45

What about Stanley? It seems to line up well with the style of your two choices.

GreatScot8 · 02/02/2017 20:45

Sidney Thomas.

I love Sid.

Pip is odd for a man, IMO. I've only heard it for women (short for Philippa or Pippa). Pip Rae is too short too, as a full name.

Badgoushk · 02/02/2017 20:10

Sting?

ScarletSienna · 02/02/2017 19:57

Thomas Henry Rae is really nice, I agree!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 02/02/2017 19:17

Thomas Henry Rae is very nice.