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Suggestions for boy's names....

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/07/2017 21:15

Baby is due in three weeks and we've been set on the name Lewis for quite some time now but as the due date nears I'm starting to think we should have a back up plan 'just in case' but the problem is that I can't think of anything else I like.

We like names that aren't 'out there', that aren't pretentious or too 'try hard' but we also don't want a name that is overly common or popular.

What names are you considering for your boys?? I need inspiration Grin

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ConstanceCraving · 20/07/2017 16:55

Jasper goes nice with Henry.

goingfortwo · 20/07/2017 16:54

We have a Henry for our first and currently expecting boy number 2 and we have settled on Murphy, its not to everyone's taste but we love it, we have also played around with Hector and Xavier

ConstanceCraving · 20/07/2017 16:40

Lewis is pretty weak sounding to me. Not much substance.

grufallosfriend · 20/07/2017 16:07

Lewis is unusual Hmm

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Writerwannabe83 · 20/07/2017 08:42

It's not common where we are (Midlands way) hence why DH really likes it.

I did suggest some traditional names to DH like Daniel and Thomas but he says they're too boring Hmm

I was watching an old episode of OBEM last night and it featured a 10 year old boy who was called Lewis and he was absolutely lovely, really, really pleasant, funny and generally delightful and so it's made me go back in the favour of calling the baby Lewis Grin Grin

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BikeRunSki · 20/07/2017 07:21

Lewis far from unusual amongst my children's peers! (West Yorks primary school aged).

akorda · 19/07/2017 20:34

Lewis is a really fab and unusual name. Hope you can persuade your husband...

BattyBagshot · 17/07/2017 23:42

Harris?

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Writerwannabe83 · 17/07/2017 21:01

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

I mentioned to DH about having a back up plan but he didn't seem to interested in the idea.

He chose the name for DS1 because I had no idea what to call him and even when he was born I wasn't particularly fond of the name but went along with it because there was just nothing else I really liked.

I have a feeling the same thing is going to happen this time too Smile

I like the idea of spelling it Luis as opppsed to Lewis but then I'd worry that upon seeing it written down people would wrongly think his name is Louis and we'd accidentally forgotten the 'o' Grin

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BikeRunSki · 17/07/2017 15:41

Patrick
Dominic
Nicholas
Michael
Anthony
Peter
John
Gabriel

Jooni · 17/07/2017 14:37

Harris
Ellis
Elliot
Evan
Ewan
Owen
Aaron
Isaac
Joseph
Riley
Finn
Flynn

Heartofglass12345 · 17/07/2017 12:07

I have an Ellis and an Osian (pronounced Osh-anne) and their middle names are Leon and Ioan 😊

grufallosfriend · 17/07/2017 10:08

Lewis is nice although I prefer it spelled Luis.

How about
Lucas
Quentin
Finnian
Nathan

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/07/2017 09:58

Adam
Simon
Damon
Caleb
Callum

SarahJonesS · 17/07/2017 09:42

Luke
Ryan
Toby

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/07/2017 09:41

I like Louis, but not Lewis. Its strange how a spelling can change your opinion on a name

Chosenbyyou · 17/07/2017 09:15

I really like Owen - what do you need a back up for? In case he doesn't suit Lewis?

I like Lewis it's lovely - xx

Buntysoven · 17/07/2017 01:03

Louis?

Lemondrop99 · 17/07/2017 00:01

Lucas?

Teddy7878 · 16/07/2017 22:57

Connor
Aidan
Adam
William
Joshua
Joseph
Evan
Kieran
Louie
Toby
Oliver
Callum
Liam
Alexander
Leon
Joel

PearlyPinkNails · 16/07/2017 22:51

I've only ever taught naughty Lewis' too. How funny!

What other names are are considering OP?

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Writerwannabe83 · 16/07/2017 22:49

I know I shouldn't say this, but as a teacher, all the Lewises I've taught have been... challenging, so it's hard to shake that....,

My husband is a teacher so I completely understand Smile

Trying to name DS1 was a nightmare as any name I suggested was usually followed by, "Oh I teach a boy called that and he's a nightmare...." so the name would be off the table Grin

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overmydeadbody · 16/07/2017 22:05

Lewis is quite common for 8 to 10 year olds I seem to find, so it might be less common for newborns today?

I know I shouldn't say this, but as a teacher, all the Lewises I've taught have been... challenging, so it's hard to shake that! Wink

Theo?

Lawrence?

imsorryiasked · 16/07/2017 21:43

Dominic
Nathaniel
Peter
Alexander

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 16/07/2017 21:38

My son, if Im ever lucky enough to have one will be
Gabriel James Patrick

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