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Christopher or Peter? And help with middle name please.

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ByThePowerOfRa · 14/11/2017 20:51

Or neither?

My only reservation about these names is that I think they could seem dated on a baby born soonish, (I’m due in January). Dh seems to like names he’s familiar with (so a bit dated) but which aren’t too popular in this generation or in our generation (80s babies). These are the only two I like.

Due to potential datedness, I am thinking of giving the baby a more current middle name, in case he hates his first name and wants to use his middle name. Any ideas for that much appreciated.

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ByThePowerOfRa · 14/11/2017 21:08

I actually wonder if most Christophers born today will end up being Kit anyway. I can’t imagine a baby Chris!

Surname is two syllables and quite common. Similar to Jackson.

  • Christopher Jackson
  • Peter Jackson.... oh wait! Isn’t that the guy who directed LOTR? Anyway, you get the idea!
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WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 14/11/2017 21:07

I love Christopher nn Kit.
Middle name needs to be short. Maybe something like James, Luke, Ray. 1 syllable I think.

OlennasWimple · 14/11/2017 21:02

Both names are classic names, so won't be dated now or in 50 years.

Christopher can be a bit of a mouthful depending on your surname. I like Kit as a NN too

Peter I like, Pete not so much.

But kids are funny anyway, they don't always go for the obvious NNs. Say your surname is Jones, he is as likely to be known as PJ as Pete. Or Tiny (if he is tall), or Jonesy, or Smidge (or something equally nonsensical)

Brokencrayonsstillcolour · 14/11/2017 21:01

You can totally impose Kit rather than Chris! When he’s older he obviously may choose to go by Chris but if he’s been Kit his whole life it’s less likely IMO.

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ByThePowerOfRa · 14/11/2017 20:57

Yes, I’m not at all keen on Chris. I love Kit as a shortening, but obviously can’t insist on that... or can I...? Maybe just till he is old enough to decide for himself.

I like Pete. Knew a beautiful Pete when we were teenagers.

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NotAPenguin · 14/11/2017 20:54

I quite like Peter, not so keen on Christopher, mostly because I think Pete sounds sweet but Chris sounds really dated to me.