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Isaac. Non biblical names to match.

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 22:48

Not pregnant yet! But trying.!

Our DS name is Isaac because we like the name and how it is traditional but not too popular.

I know I wil change names 10 million times throughout this experience. (DS was a happy accident, it was 20 weeks before we knew I was pregnant! so I am so excited about planning and having the full experience.)

I like for a girl:

Edwina
Elizabeth
Penelope

For a boy;

Bric
Tobias
Ezra

Sorry really getting ahead of myself, but I am so excited! Xx

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AlmostChristmas · 03/01/2018 22:26

Isaac and Xavier
Isaac and Xander

MikeUniformMike · 03/01/2018 20:50

I like Edwin, Edmund and Edgar. Lady Edwina Grosvenor (Mrs Dan Snow) is rather lovely. And there's always Ed(w)ina from Ab Fab and a certain former MP.

Edi or Teddy could be a possible nn.
Those of us old enough too remember This Life, might recall the character Egg (short for Edgar) played by Andrew Lincoln.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/01/2018 13:27

As suggested above, Isaac and Jonas go well together.

BakedBeans47 · 03/01/2018 12:59

Edwina? Seriously? Poor (as yet mythical) kid! Grin

Do you like Edwin for a boy? Or Edmund/Edgar?

AlmostChristmas · 03/01/2018 12:50

Isaac and Tabitha
Isaac and Sapphire
Isaac and Maria
Isaac and Thea

Isaac and Jonas
Isaac and Lucas
Isaac and Marcus
Isaac and Eli

RavingRoo · 03/01/2018 12:32

Girl names:
Almas (keeps to an arab theme)
Audrey
Dylan
Freya

Boys:
Sami

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 03/01/2018 12:28

Adeline
Ingrid
Arianna
Saskia
Penelope
Helena

Barnaby
Marcus
Guy
Jonathan
Jolyon
Hugo

MikeUniformMike · 03/01/2018 12:07

Ab Fab's Edina was really Edwina. Ezra is a bit trendy, Not keen on Tobias/Toby. Bric sounds like Prick.
Elizabeth doesn't have to be Liz or Lizzie - Beth, Lily, Bet, Betsie, Elsie, Eliza, Libby etc are all forms of Elizabeth.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/01/2018 10:27

Isaac and Bram
Isaac and Rex

Isaac and Isobel
Isaac and Cleo

deptfordgirl · 03/01/2018 08:34

Ezra is very much associated with the old testament so I would assume a person with children called Isaac and Ezra was Jewish or Christian. Gorgeous names though.

SuperBeagle · 03/01/2018 01:17

Hah, my name's Elizabeth and my best friend is Edwina. Grin

Word of caution against Edwina. She has been called "Wee" and "Weenie" as a nickname for as long as I've known her. Some people took to calling her Eddie in adulthood, but Wee and Weenie have endured for the majority. She hates her name.

I like Elizabeth, but hate Liz/Lizzie (and that's what the default shortening will be, unfortunately). Love Penelope, but don't like Penny, so same issue.

Bric is awful. Tobias and Ezra are both nice, but Ezra is having a bit of a moment now, so if you're concerned about appearing trendy, I would avoid that. It might end up sounding dated a few years from now. Tobias is a strong, classic name, and it goes well with Isaac. Toby is lovely too.

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:39

Thanks all for entertaining my craziness tonight though! Really excited to be pregnant again, fingers crossed it will happen soon.

I know some people who have had horrible pregnancies think I am bonkers, but. Really want to feel pregnant. Morning sickness, piles and all.

I feel I missed out on being pregnant. Not knowing til so late with my DS.xx

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:31

tReally Clare! Perhaps it’s my northern accent! I do like Ed-Wee-Nar though xx

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:28

Also I know Isaac is gaining popularity, but there is no one in his class or school called that name! Plenty of Sebastian’s and Edwards though.

I hated being one of 12 Laura’s in my year group! I especially hated how my brother and sister had unique names (at the time!)

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Clare2017 · 02/01/2018 23:25

She's Edina in Ab Fab, not Edwina. So there's another option.

I like Ezra. Think it goes well with Isaac.

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:17

I have the most boring name in n the world but my brother is Zachary and my sister is Anelia.. I am Laura...

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BikeRunSki · 02/01/2018 23:13

Isaac is not “not too popular”. It is one of the most common names amongst my dc’s peers. There is usually 1 in every group of children they are involved with - school class, Cubs/Beavers, swimming etc.

Non biblical names -
Anders
Emily

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:13

I get it, Bric is out. I feel a strong pull to Edwina (especially as an ab-fab fan!)

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FreddieClaryHorshieLion · 02/01/2018 23:10

Ezra is biblical.
Louisa, Freya, Ingrid, Nolwenn, Edward, Edmund, Edwin, Albert, Alfred, Charles, Charlotte, Matilda, Louis, Rowan, Cormac, Alexander, Henry, Rose, Eric, Oscar, Magnus, Hector and Thorfinn are non-biblical (please correct me if I'm wrong...)

I really don't like Bric.

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:10

Titty I love the middle! That’s where I got it from. I almost suggested axyl 😁

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ChristmasHo · 02/01/2018 23:08

I feel like most names crop up in the bible in some variation. I am just trying to avoid people thinking we have purposely named our children in this way!

Jasper is lovely for a boy though m, thank you x

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Nevista · 02/01/2018 23:08

I know brothers called Isaac, Tobias and Levi

squoosh · 02/01/2018 23:06

I assume the OP is asking for non biblical names so as to avoid a religious double whammy with the obviously OT Isaac.

mysteryfairy · 02/01/2018 23:05

Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist, Ezra and Tobias are both Old Testament names, so not really fitting the non biblical brief.

I know a lot of Isaacs and thinking about it most have biblically inspired siblings too!

For a boy how about
Oscar
Rudy
Elliott
Theo
Felix
Dominic
Jasper
Max

Canyousewcushions · 02/01/2018 23:04

Elizabeth and Ezra are both biblical, lovely names though. Ezra in particular has a similar old testament feel to Isaac.

If you want to avoid biblical, celtic based or nature names may be good places to start? It's surprising how many names are biblical in origin.

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