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Which boys name do you like best?

31 replies

Iknowacrackingowlsanctuary · 21/05/2018 21:41

Due DS2 in a few weeks and DH and I seem to be going round in circles thinking of names. My only ‘criteria’ is that it is a proper name and one which could be used whether DS is a judge or a builder IYSWIM Grin

DS1 is called George and our middle name has been decided as Alexander.

Our list is:

James - but is this too similar to George?

Thomas - I love this name but DS1 is obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine so it seems a bit odd using it now.

Matthew - recent addition from DH and I love it but DH is now not sure Hmm

Oliver - not sure how this sounds with Alexander as the middle name? Also not keen on Ollie.

Henry/Harry - DH wants Harry but I feel it’s too nicknamy and would want Henry on the bc and Harry doesn’t seem like a natural nickname of Harry to me....

So out of this list which do you like best? What do the names make you think of? Or any other suggestions along these lines because if I have another conversation about names I may well explode Grin

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BB2018 · 21/05/2018 22:20

Definitely don’t think James is too similar to George - they go well together. But I think Matthew Alexander is my favourite option...

Pudding01 · 21/05/2018 22:08

Henry/Harry Alexander fits perfectly with George Smile

If I have a boy, I've always liked the name George Alexander. Good taste OP! X

IAmALamp · 21/05/2018 22:02

Benjamin?
Isaac
William

user1498549192 · 21/05/2018 22:02

Love Matthew! Gorgeous and underused name. I've only ever met nice Matthews.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 21/05/2018 21:59

James Alexander or Thomas Alexander.
George would probably love his baby brother to be called Thomas.😄

Joeybee · 21/05/2018 21:59

Love your names.
James is too similar to George.
Thomas is a lovely traditional name that's totally being underused now. However if you're having reservations because your associating it with the tank engine, then I'd stay clear. You don't want to end up with name regret.
Matthew is totally underused too, and was on my list. I think this is a safe choice, you couldn't judge a Matthew.
Oliver is too popular - it's a bit boring now and will sound dated when it starts to fall from popularity in a few years.
Henry/Harry. I agree Henry on bc. Henry is an awesome name. Harry is the accepted nickname for Henry so would be fine to use this name. I do prefer Harry to Henry also. However Henry and George is SO cute together. Whereas Harry and George reminds me of Harry Potter!
Good luck with your name choices

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