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Vincent

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HGisme · 07/06/2017 11:32

What are your thoughts?

I really like it. Understandably, many will say old fashioned but I think it's cool as well as classic Smile

I also like the meaning. DS was originally a triplet so my only survivor of the 3 Sad He is also a baby after multiple losses, one of which being twin boys.

My Grandmother insists he will get bullied with a name like Vincent. I said I can't see why, given some of the names of today's children.

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villainousbroodmare · 08/06/2017 22:00

Great name. It's cool yet respectable, and suits anyone from toddler to grandfather.

maitaimojito · 08/06/2017 21:56

I really like it. I know a 20 something year old Vince and he's a lovely lad.

sidonie1 · 07/06/2017 19:21

It's lovely! So sorry for the loss of your other babies. What a wonderful, special miracle he is!

Babyiwantabump · 07/06/2017 17:52

Love the name!

iamreginaphalange · 07/06/2017 17:50

Very cool
Go for it x

MargaretCabbage · 07/06/2017 17:43

I love it.

Waterfeature · 07/06/2017 17:38

Lovely.

MiniMaxi · 07/06/2017 17:10

Great name! Vinnie is cute and Vin is cool.

So sorry for your losses OP

Sophronia · 07/06/2017 17:06

It's lovely.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 07/06/2017 17:01

Vincent (Vinnie) Is a fan name. Its not tease worthy at all.

grufallosfriend · 07/06/2017 16:49

A much more tease worthy name is William with Willy Blush!

But Vincent...?!

29Palms · 07/06/2017 16:19

My Grandmother insists he will get bullied with a name like Vincent

What a ridiculous thing to say. Names are often manipulated for teasing purposes, but I can't see anything obvious about Vincent. Kids always find something if they want to tease each other anyway.

NassauBeach · 07/06/2017 15:27

Lovely meaning to the name- and how appropriate. Go for it OP. And congratulations!

Lemondrop99 · 07/06/2017 13:52

Vincent/Vinny is quite "in" at the moment. I don't think anyone would raise an eyebrow at your choice, nor would he get bullied.

This is a special baby who deserves a special name. If you love it, go for it.

PodgeBod · 07/06/2017 13:26

There's a Vincent at a baby group I go to. I was so surprised when I heard it but I think it's really, really cool.

Jooni · 07/06/2017 13:23

Congratulations OP and sorry to hear of your losses Flowers

Vincent is a good strong name, and the meaning makes it feel very fitting. I like Vinnie/Vin a lot, Vince less so, but he'll have plenty of options to shorten it if he wants.

grufallosfriend · 07/06/2017 13:14

Vincent is great! Can't see what could possibly be tease worthy?!

HeteronormativeHaybales · 07/06/2017 12:29

Vincent is lovely. Know a roughly 8yo one and think it works on all ages. It also travels well.

BlondeGinger · 07/06/2017 12:29

I like it! It's really cool.

Tastesjustlikecherrycola85 · 07/06/2017 12:26

I like it!

cherrydels · 07/06/2017 12:25

Vince is nice nn too !

JaneJeffer · 07/06/2017 12:25

I love it because of the Don McLean song of the same name about VanGogh.

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HGisme · 07/06/2017 12:00

YouWhat I'm not too bothered by Vinnie as nn, sounds very Italian Mafia to me Grin

Then again, he could just correct people with a straight face and say "It's Vincent"

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Blinkyblink · 07/06/2017 12:00

Love it!

My second favourite name (after my DS's!)

YouWhatMate · 07/06/2017 11:58

I think your grandmother - no disrespect to her - is probably pretty out of touch with modern naming styles.

Vincent is very cool. It is increasing in popularity (not exploding but slowly on the rise) and I can't see a single reason anyone would get bullied for it.

I love it, but I don't like the nn Vinnie. Actually, I went to school with one and he was mostly known as Vince.