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Paul?

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Babyblues14 · 21/04/2017 20:05

We have chosen amelia-rose for a girl.
We were struggling for a boys name. I was considering Dylan.
Our close friend recently had a seizure and alnost died and my dh would like to name baby after him if we have a boy.
What do you think of Paul?
I like it for a teen/adult name but not sure for a baby Smile
I dont think there is any name that suits all stages of life

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ellalouise90 · 22/05/2018 17:29

Dylan Paul is a lovely name! Don't know how I feel about Paul alone though🤔🤔

DramaAtTheTurkeyCafe · 22/05/2018 17:18

Classic and kind of neutral. I've known a lot more nice Pauls than annoying ones.

buttercup54321 · 20/05/2018 18:51

Very nice and due a comeback imo.

blinkineckmum · 19/05/2018 18:45

I love the name Paul.

MikeUniformMike · 18/05/2018 18:50

Paul is due a comeback. It will get very popular again. It's straightforward and works in other countries. Dylan is awful, sorry.

BelieveAnything · 18/05/2018 15:27

I think Paul is a great name. The only one I know is about 20? I've known him since a young child and I've always thought his name was cool. It's so much better than all the millions of Jacks, Oliver's and Harry's etc.

RexManning · 18/05/2018 10:55

I quite like Paul, but in some accents it’s pronounced more like ‘pol’ and that would put me off. Depends where you live!

goose1964 · 18/05/2018 09:44

Why not use it as a middle name. DH wanted to call his son Roger after his late best friend, there's no way I'd lumber a child with that name so we used it as a middle name. Love Dylan btw

Alexthekid · 18/05/2018 08:48

I know it's a zombie thread, just wondering if OP is still about if you did call your baby Paul?
I really love the name!

shetookshelter · 21/02/2018 13:21

ZOMBIE THREAD

Titsywoo · 21/02/2018 13:17

Every Paul I've ever met has been gorgeous. And always a bastard Grin. I like the name though.

MikeUniformMike · 21/02/2018 13:16

Paul is fine. It's not out there or too popular and it sounds nice. Dylan is awful. I don't like Amelia-Rose. Ditch the hyphen and it will be a nice normal name.

thisismadness77 · 21/02/2018 12:58

Like it.

Peregrane · 21/02/2018 12:52

Love Paul, it's on my shortlist (not yet shared with DH. Going by previous experience, he will most likely hate it :) )

NameChange30 · 23/04/2017 06:01

Lol

Gaelach · 23/04/2017 00:28

mitzy uh, yeah duh... Grin

MitzyLeFrouf · 22/04/2017 23:59

🙄

Er, obviously I was responding to the comment that preceded mine...

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Babyblues14 · 22/04/2017 23:55

That makes no sense Mitzy and we haven't called it anything yet since we dont know the sex. Also not everyone who is pregnant has a "boyfriend", people do have them when they are married. I wasn't asking for opinions on him picking the name. Just on the name.

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MitzyLeFrouf · 22/04/2017 23:48

She called him Paul because she's a boyfriend pleaser and he wanted his son to gave his name.

wooster16 · 22/04/2017 23:23

I remember lots of people were shocked that Sam Faiers named her baby Paul.... but I'd rather a Paul than a "Pilot Inspektor"!

Wee babies do grow up after all Smileand it would be a lovely tribute to your friend.

Gaelach · 21/04/2017 23:53

I love the name Paul! and secretly love Gary and Barry sssh don't tell anyone

bridgetreilly · 21/04/2017 23:49

It's a great name and you have a strong reason to want to use it. Go for it.

SeveredPixieBits · 21/04/2017 23:34

It's dreadful. I think I actually prefer Gary! I can't believe so many people have responded warmly.
Every Paul I've ever known has looked like a potato which doesn't help.

deluxetrolley · 21/04/2017 23:28

Please don't do it! I know several Paul's- all well over the age of 30, some of whom have been idiots. It's not quite old enough to be considered 'vintage' or 'retro' and frankly sounds dull imo. Has the friend got a middle name you could use instead? Or maybe Paul could be a middle name?

leccybill · 21/04/2017 22:16

I like it, it's simple and classic, like Sean or Pete or Greg.
70s names are due a revival any minute now. Expect a class full of Tonys, Brians, Susans and Lindas in the near future!