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Vincent, Christopher or Peter?

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 20/08/2017 08:23

We've just found out we are having a boy Smile!

We have narrowed it down to one of these three names, (we have been through sooooo many names and these are the only three we can agree on, so it probably isn't worth asking for any more suggestions ATM);

Vincent
Christopher (Kit at home, until he's old enough to choose a nickname/ shortening)
Peter

Middle name will be Wilfred, Alfred or Albert. Surname is a common, two syllable name.

We already have a DD, named Emma.

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chezmk1988 · 03/04/2018 21:52

Christopher

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/04/2018 08:21

Zombie thread ! 🙄

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/04/2018 08:20

Peter is my favourite, I like Vincent, but dislike Christopher/Kit.

Winchester13 · 03/04/2018 01:25

O sorry ! This is very old! Hope you and your baby are doing well! :)

Winchester13 · 03/04/2018 01:24

How about Kristopher and call him Kit or Kristian?

MrsC2012x · 03/04/2018 01:07

Aww would be interested to know what you picked, I bet whatever suits him perfectly now he's here x

Pemba · 22/08/2017 16:15

Peter is lovely for a little boy (Peter Rabbit etc.) also good on a grown man. Christopher is OK, but I'm not sure it's time for it to come back yet. Really, really don't see the appeal of Vincent. It was meh the first time round.

Peter!

Thatsnotmybabyname · 22/08/2017 08:00

Christopher (Kit) and Emma is lovely, as is Peter and Emma. Not keen on Vincent.

Afreshstartplease · 21/08/2017 13:58

Christopher

Peter makes me think of baby P Sad

rainbowterrier · 21/08/2017 13:56

Love Kit but Christopher is a bit blah.
Vincent is a cool name & I love the shortening of Vinnie or Vin.
Peter? No.

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 21/08/2017 12:11

Yes, Kit Harrington, (full name Christopher Catesby Harrington), is a cool namesake I think.

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HappyLollipop · 21/08/2017 12:08

I love Vincent plus 'Vinnie' is such a cool NN! I think Christopher is OK but I love the NN Kit (like the actor Kit Harrington) and I just don't like Peter

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 21/08/2017 11:18

gruffalo

Kit is a long-established, well known shortening for Christopher. Kitty is sometimes short for Catherine too. It might not seem natural, but it is a traditional shortening.

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grufallosfriend · 21/08/2017 11:10

Kit? Like sports kit? I can't see that as a nice short form or a natural one for Christopher.
Chris is much more natural imo

I like Vincent best

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 21/08/2017 09:49

Vincent.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 21/08/2017 09:11

or Kristian (Kit).

NameChange30 · 20/08/2017 23:29

I love Kit! Christopher a good solid name, it goes well with Emma and exists (albeit in a slightly form) in other languages.

I'm not a fan of Peter as I think of it as a name from our parents' generation (although I do know a couple my age). Still, it's a bit... dull and I don't like Pete as a nickname.

Not a particular fan of Vincent but don't hate it either.

Buntysoven · 20/08/2017 23:24

Peter always sounds crisp and fresh to me. I'm in the greatly dislike camp on Vincent I'm afraid. Christopher is ok.

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 20/08/2017 21:16

I'd thought about the fact that Vincent works in other languages. That's one of the things we liked about our dd's name. I'm not sure about Christian, but it's a possibility. Could still end up as Chris though of course!

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17caterpillars1mouse · 20/08/2017 20:55

Christopher 'Kit' Wilfred

Jjpeston · 20/08/2017 20:43

Vincent is really cool. Reminds me of that hot French actor Vincent Perez. Actually on that note it works in other languages too. On the Christopher / Kit thing, have you considered Christian as the full name instead of Christopher? Bit more 'now' if you're worried about Christopher sounding dated at all

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 20/08/2017 19:10

Christopher is awful, sorry ☹️
I like Vincent (Vinnie/y, or Peter.

Sophronia · 20/08/2017 19:06

They're all great, but Peter gets my vote too.

CakeRattleandRoll · 20/08/2017 16:10

Peter gets my vote.

ScarletSienna · 20/08/2017 15:08

Christopher Alfred is great. I'm not keen on Wilfred and still can't stand Vincent so Christopher Alfred gets my vote.