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Please help name DS3!

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SpidersTwin · 20/04/2018 13:16

Have name changed because this is obviously very outing!

DSs are called Theodore and Felix.
Please tell me what DS3’s name should be!

We have a very common surname, so nothing too popular (I know Theodore is top 50, but luckily not many around here) This is genuinely an issue - DH and his brother both had boys in their class at school with the exact same first name/last name as them!

Our surname also means that any classic/older name already ‘belongs’ to someone. E.g Thomas X is the plumber, Dave X is the neighbour, John X is at least 4 of DH’s cousins, etc. So we’d love a name that doesn’t already conjure up the image of someone else if possible.

So any ideas?
Thanks

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ButterflyOfFreedom · 16/05/2018 14:18

I love Joel!

Also like:
Amos
Elijah
Rowan
Marcus
Owen
Christian
Sebastian

Elmo303 · 16/05/2018 12:34

I agree Joel is just not as strong as your other two names and doesn’t really match their style. Not keen on Barnaby either. I think Hector would be fantastic. Or failing that Henry or George. Good luck choosing!

sycamore54321 · 16/05/2018 01:03

Classic and known but not overly popular - I'm on a campaign to extol the virtues of Martin on this board. Easy to spell, known by everyone, works really well internationally. Your other children's names are a bit beyond my taste but I think Martin could fit.

EmmaGrundyForPM · 16/05/2018 00:48

Theodore Felix and Elliott.

Joel is a bit odd with your other nsnes i think.

Good luck with the baby!

buttercup54321 · 16/05/2018 00:43

Sebastian
Jeremy
Bertie
Henry
Caleb
Joseph
Jonathan
Michael
Justin
Rory
Reuben
Aaron
Daniel
Edward
Edison
Louis
Wilfred
James
Quentin
Kenneth
Patrick
Howard
Lyle
Scott
Oscar
Martin
Samuel
Matthew

deptfordgirl · 15/05/2018 13:57

Joel. If you think it's too bland what about Jonah? Good luck with the labour!

FogCutter · 15/05/2018 13:01

And I much prefer Joel to barnaby!

FogCutter · 15/05/2018 13:01

I think these will go with your other names....

Maxim
Sebastian
Frederick
Milo
Hugo
Nate/ Nathaniel
Peter
Henry

Standardpubquizname · 15/05/2018 12:57

I think Joel if it avoids the comedic effect of names although Barnaby does go slightly better with your other dcs names imo. Both great names though and I definitely wouldn't see Joel as bland.

weegiemum · 15/05/2018 11:09

Joel

Sophronia · 15/05/2018 10:42

I like Joel, it’s not too bland!

DrScully · 15/05/2018 10:39

Reuben?

I assume your last name is brown, so:

Reuben Brown
Oscar Brown
Caspar Brown
Henry Brown
Isaac Brown

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 15/05/2018 10:30

Yes, Joel is too bland, sorry.☹️
How about ;
Rafferty
Rex
Luther
Tobias
Reid
Wesley
Chester
Jonas
Renz

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SpidersTwin · 15/05/2018 10:10

One vote for each - aargh! ‘Luckily’ baby is taking is time! You are right, Barnaby has a slightly comedy effect with our surname (think Bertie Bassett sort of thing) but...is Joel too bland?

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sonnyboo · 15/05/2018 08:58

Barnaby

Hideandgo · 15/05/2018 08:54

Ralph

Jenijena · 15/05/2018 08:53

You said previously Barnaby wasn’t great with the surname - I prefer Joel too. Good luck!

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SpidersTwin · 15/05/2018 08:51

DS3 is on his way! We are down to 2 names - Barnaby or Joel. Any thoughts?

I really love Barnaby (and nearly used it previously) but worry that it will be hard to live with, perhaps especially as a teen. DH doesn’t like Barney.

Joel seems cooler and a bit easier, but I don’t love it as much.

Any thoughts??

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NapQueen · 21/04/2018 19:28

Caspar.
Seth.
Joel.
Rowan.

RoundaboutSnail · 21/04/2018 19:23

Peter
Alexander
Ezekiel
Miles
Albert
Frederick
Micah
Daniel
Edmund
Tristan
Oliver
Lewis
Sidney
Robin
Niall
Jeremiah
Edwin
Dylan

BringMeCoffeePlease · 21/04/2018 17:26

Jackson
Fraser
Otis

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SpidersTwin · 21/04/2018 16:21

Maybe we should do a name swap Dreaming!

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villamariavintrapp · 21/04/2018 09:36

Sebastian

Dreamingofkfc · 21/04/2018 09:14

We are in the same situation - do not like or agree on any names for our 3rd boy. I don't think he'll have a name!

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SpidersTwin · 21/04/2018 08:18

Thanks for lots more suggestions. I’ve realise that DH is the problem! I also like Louis, Isaac, Otis, Rufus. DH dislikes all of the names, except Hector. Hector!

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