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Duane???

192 replies

GreenPuffin · 22/04/2017 18:34

Yes or no? He's 4 days old Sad

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HoratioNightboy · 22/04/2017 20:13

Makes me think of guitarist Duane Eddy, but I'm not sure it's an easy name for anyone else to carry off. Perhaps a little to close to Wayne, Shane etc., which are often considered a bit naff. And of course Dwayne Dibley.

I do like Asa, although I've never known any in real life. I've only heard of two - Al Jolson's real name, and an old footballer Asa Harford. I think it sounds quite classy. Do those who are thinking Asa hole not realise it's pronounced Ace-a?

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GreenPuffin · 22/04/2017 20:09

Seems like there is mixed views about Asa, but still much better than Duane! Grin Monkey I'll get a pic in 1 min Smile

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Monkeymarbles · 22/04/2017 19:49

Ps 4 days old and no picture? Now that's unreasonable, bring us the photo!
Congrats

MiniMaxi · 22/04/2017 19:47

Congrats OP

Asa is lovely!

Monkeymarbles · 22/04/2017 19:47

Asa is fab, cute for a little'un but a solid name for an adult.

ImSoUnoriginal · 22/04/2017 19:47

Lol. First thing I thought was Dwayne Dibly, too. So glad I wasn't the only one.
I like Asa better.
Congrats OP. Enjoy the snuggles.

UntilTheCowsComeHome · 22/04/2017 19:45

Congratulations!

Asa is a lovely name.

Duane is not nice. Very 80s.

Loyly · 22/04/2017 19:42

I don't like Duane or Asa, sorry OP.

BounceBounceSplishSplash · 22/04/2017 19:36

Really dislike Duane and I don't like Asa either. Am another who thought of Asa hole Grin

Congrats on your new DS though Flowers

feckingmarvellous · 22/04/2017 19:35

I like Asa.

BertieBiscuits25 · 22/04/2017 19:30

Also think of Dwayne Dibley, and those of us that are old enough to remember Garbage Pail Kids - Clogged Duane

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 22/04/2017 19:07

I'm sorry, I don't like Duane.
However, I do like Asa 😄

BackforGood · 22/04/2017 18:57

I really don't like either of them, but I think it's a personal taste thing.
If you and your partner like them OP, then there isn't a reason that anybody has suggested that make them terrible - they are just unfashionable.

AllPizzasGreatAndSmall · 22/04/2017 18:55

Maybe with the correct spelling.

I think the OP's spelling is the conventional way to spell the name.

It's a no from me, but Asa is cool.

villainousbroodmare · 22/04/2017 18:53

Asa. I really don't like Duane.

AliceKlar · 22/04/2017 18:52

Congratulations :) Love Asa. Really do NOT like Duane/Dwayne.

WowserBowser · 22/04/2017 18:50

Asa Hole Grin I don't know why that made me laugh so much

GinIsIn · 22/04/2017 18:46

Asa is great! Unless your surname is Hole. Otherwise, go for it! And congrats on the new arrival!

MrsCharlieD · 22/04/2017 18:44

Asa definitely. It is polar opposite to Duane imo. Congratulations on your new arrival!

itsacatastrophe · 22/04/2017 18:44

Asa is much better

EmmaC78 · 22/04/2017 18:43

I also think of Dwayne Dibbley. I am normally fairly laid back about names but no way would I call a child Duane.

PuppyMonkey · 22/04/2017 18:42

I don't like Asa either sorry.

Gallavich · 22/04/2017 18:42

Asa is nice. Duane is not.

Anasnake · 22/04/2017 18:41

Dwayne Dibbley from Red Dwarf !!!

WowserBowser · 22/04/2017 18:41

Asa is great! About a million times better!

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