Anxiety over baby boy name!

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Missymoo82 · 21/04/2018 01:58

So our baby boy is a few weeks old now, and for a few reasons he remains unnamed! It was a stressful pregnancy (emotionally and lots of fighting with partner) and we are now kind of separating so naming our baby has been put off and I'm feeling anxious and indecisive about it. But I'm really looking forward to naming him! The name I thought of while pregnant was Euan and it took some convincing as my DH is Scottish and grew up with a few Euans! For me in Australia it is pretty unusual. When our baby was born I though oh little Euan! But he was still unconvinced. We then went between Euan and Story, Euan and Alec and currently Euan and Innes. Innes my partner loves and I do to but over all this time Euan has kind of stuck. His 2 year old sister called him Euan constantly! I have gone to calling him 'bubs' sometimes I look at him and I think Euan, or sometimes Innes! I love that Innes is unique and strong and sounds lovely. I'm also worried that Euan sounds like 'you and' has anyone with a Euan found this an issue?? All in all, I think it's hard deciding while so much other stuff is going on but I want to. I like opinions on names, but more importantly advice on being OK with just choosing! Thanks x

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GinIsIn · 21/04/2018 04:52

I think he’s already a Euan

DryHeave · 21/04/2018 04:29

I thought Story was a typo.

PinkCalluna · 21/04/2018 04:09

I love the name Euan (but then I’m Scottish so not unbiased)

Euan Innes or Innes Euan both sound really good together so maybe use one as a middle name which gives him the option when he gets older.

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Missymoo82 · 21/04/2018 04:04

Thank you all for your replies so far, it's lovely to have the outside advice! I know once I've confirmed his name all will be well. Funnily enough I feel scared to let people down by giving him the 'wrong' name. Nuts I know but it's sometimes how I feel and it's clouding my thoughts around it

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Joeybee · 21/04/2018 02:52

I so prefer Euan to Story and definitely prefer it to Innes. I'm in Australia too, I don't think people would have problems with the name. The alternative spelling of Ewan may be easier for Aussies though?
Anyway, you should totally go with your gut on this. If he feels and looks like a Euan, and you're thinking of him as that, then use it.

Truelylittle · 21/04/2018 02:26

I love the name Euan. Keep calling him Euan to get used to it. I think what made it harder for me was I had started called my DD ‘bup’ so in the end that stuck and it’s actually still her nickname, even all my family call her ‘bup’ now.

Fiera · 21/04/2018 02:25

Sounds like hes already 'Euan'
Hes your little Euan. Dont worry about anything else, register his name and enjoy this beautiful time with him. You already know it goes so quickly. Dont let any circumstances ruin these precious early weeks.

Truelylittle · 21/04/2018 02:23

My DD was not named until the last day it is officially legal to not register your child. My partner and I could not agree on a name. We had two names and still whilst waiting we were arguing about it. In the end we went with the name he had chosen and actually I am so glad as I kind of hate that name I wanted now

Thistles24 · 21/04/2018 02:16

I love the name Euan. It's fairly popular at the school my children go to, and never been an issue with the way it sounds. Innes is ok, but I much prefer Euan!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 21/04/2018 02:06

I quite like the sound of Story. However I also think it's a tad silly as a name.
I don't like Euan on a personal level, but That's just a matter of opinion. There's nothing wrong with it as a name, so if you can get your dh on board. I'd go for it.
I wouldn't worry about the "you an". After all there are plenty of Noahs "Know a". Hugos "You go" floating around.
I can't comment on innes as I don't know how it's pronounced. I'll assume in-ez. Am I correct

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