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Help needed - our little boy needs a name...

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MummaUK · 22/05/2018 19:48

Hi all,

We're due to have our third beautiful son this September, but are completely stuck on his name. Our other sons are called Teddy and Sonny. We fell in love with both names the minute we heard them, and receive nothing but compliments about their names. I've always loved Casper, husband wasn't so keen (due to Casper the ghost) but is warming to it. Both our boys adore that name too. The other contender is Barney (Barnaby), another name I've also always liked.
Really, really struggling. Our youngest loves Casper, and isn't keen on Barney. However, our eldest and my husband prefer Barney.

If you like the names Casper and Barney, please could I ask your opinion on which would suit our family better.
Teddy, Sonny and Casper. Or, Teddy, Sonny and Barney.

If you don't like either, please don't comment.

Thanks all Smile

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Mousefunky · 25/05/2018 00:55

I prefer Casper but I think Barney fits with your other DC’s names better.

ABitOTT · 24/05/2018 23:30

Barney makes me think of that purple dinosaur as my kids loved his videos when they were little (1990s). It is great name until you see your other choice.
Casper was a friendly ghost, whereas Caspar is a seriously fabulous name & works well with your other boys names.

applecatchers36 · 24/05/2018 20:52

Barnaby nn Barney

BettyPitts · 24/05/2018 20:49

We have a lovely ice cream place called Caspar's here. It's a chain restaurant I think.

I thought Rubble, not a purple dinosaur by the way with Barney.

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MummaUK · 24/05/2018 12:13

I don't think the whole purple dinosaur thing is too relevant in the U.K. I help out at our sons school and I asked the whole class who had heard of Barney the dinosaur, only one child had. Unfortunately I'm still none the wiser, but thank you all for commenting.

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happytobemrsg · 23/05/2018 22:06

Hahahahaha you're totally right

Ryesmile8 · 23/05/2018 19:59

Casper - Barney is s purple dinosaur and my parent's friends had a Dalmatian with the same name!

OnlyTheDepthVaries · 23/05/2018 19:55

Happy Isn't it Jasper Tudor not Kasper?

That aside,OP, I have a Barney. Great name for a boy, teenager and man. Mine is lovely.

llangennith · 23/05/2018 19:54

Barnaby (Barney)

user1300 · 23/05/2018 19:38

Purple dinosaur Hmm

happytobemrsg · 23/05/2018 17:22

I prefer Casper. I do t actually associate it with the ghost (never watched it) but instead Kasper Tudor (I'm a huge lover of Tudor fiction!).

Another name you might like is Tommy?

Aussiemouse · 23/05/2018 17:19

I like both, but I think as others have said, Barney goes better with your other boys' names 😊

sundowners · 23/05/2018 16:25

ADORE Caspar (spelt like this) it would be DS 2s name if we have another boy

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MummaUK · 23/05/2018 16:18

Thank you all. It's very important for us that our sons are involved Smile. I'm still torn, just when I think I've made my mind up it changes again the next day.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 23/05/2018 09:05

I love Barnaby nn Barney

dancingunicorns123 · 22/05/2018 23:23

I love barnaby

Buntysoven · 22/05/2018 23:00

I think it's lovely to get the whole family involved. My DD inadvertently picked her baby sister's name

Sophronia · 22/05/2018 22:32

Barney goes best with Teddy and Sonny.

buttercup54321 · 22/05/2018 21:50

I think Casper goes best. Have you considered Jasper?

MiniAlphaBravo · 22/05/2018 21:12

Don’t let your children choose! They get their chance if and when they have kids! I like Barney and Raphael and Rafferty.

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MummaUK · 22/05/2018 21:09

Thank you to you all for taking the time to comment. I love them both 50/50, not even 0.00001% between them - that's what is so hard.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/05/2018 20:59

Casper.

BettyPitts · 22/05/2018 20:58

Sonny Teddy and Cassius

Sonny Teddy and Casper otherwise

DarkestBeforeDawn · 22/05/2018 20:46

Oh while I'm not a huge fan of Casper, I think Cass is adorable! I also love Barney - not helping am I?!

Theyhaveallbeenused2 · 22/05/2018 20:46

Barney

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