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Stuck on baby name for second son

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HJL2506 · 14/06/2018 16:01

Hi ladies!

I am 21 weeks pregnant with out 2nd son and not having an awful lot of luck with names.

Our little boy is called Stanley. As it stands I'm torn between Sidney and Ellis. I feel that Sidney may be too similar, but Ellis may be too modern to go with it. These are the only 2 names we love at the moment and are names we have loved for years.

Every time I hear a little boy being called one of these names I smile and prefer that name, until I hear the other and think the same!
Any help or inspiration would be appreciated:) x

Ps our boys will be 22 months apart if that helps.

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starkid · 18/06/2018 16:59

I like Ellis!

Chewedupcucumber · 18/06/2018 09:22

Stanley and Oscar
Stanley and Finlay
Stanley and Rufus
Stanley and Albert

sonnyboo · 18/06/2018 08:02

Stanley and Sidney are too similar, Ellis works better, as would Elliott, Quentin or Frederick

TheMythicalChicken · 18/06/2018 03:35

Stanley & Ellis. Sidney is far too similar. And Ellis goes well.

user1472377586 · 18/06/2018 03:25

I've got an Arthur and an Edward (sorry that you can't use Arthur as it is a great name!)

Edward is a good strong name. We chose our names out of a family tree - we just looked back a few generations.

Just to throw and now, just to throw another names into the mix:
I have a friend with 3 boys - have forgotten the name of her eldest, but the other 2 are Freddy and Stanley. Great names and go well together. I imagine that Freddy was named Frederick but have never asked. Freddy must be 14 or 15.

Pikachuneedshelp · 18/06/2018 02:33

I don't think Stanley and Sidney or Ellis go well together. I love Elliott, but if you are not keen, how about Seth, Wilfred or Raymond (due a comeback)?

dinosaurkisses · 18/06/2018 02:29

I think Ellis works just fine with Stanley- it’s quite traditional in the way that it used to be reasonably common to give sons their mother’s surname as a Christian name.

It doesn’t jar in the same way that a more modern name like Harley or Jaxon would.

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HJL2506 · 18/06/2018 01:44

Thanks for the suggestions but still not keen on those other names. It's my husband preferring Sidney more, I love them both the same. So tough.

@Joeybee
Everybody I've met have said they love Stanleys name. Nobody has told me otherwise although I have been told Sidney is old fashioned, but Stanley is just as old fashioned! I love old fashioned names. Our Stanley is a proper boys boy (he's got a big personality and is a boys boy) and his name suits him perfectly. I think it's a lovely choice for you :) he was always either going to be Stanley or Sidney.

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Joeybee · 18/06/2018 00:36

Awwww I'm 29 weeks and planning on calling my boy Stanley. How do you find this name to be received by people?

I think Ellis works fine with Stanley, it's not too modern. In-fact Ellis was a name around when Stanley was popular anyway. Sidney is lovely....but I think you are right, it's too similar. Maybe you could use Sidney as a middle name though?

Baubletrouble43 · 17/06/2018 22:38

I like Ellis. Also like Elliot.

Glumglowworm · 17/06/2018 22:23

I much prefer Ellis as a name and I also think Stanley and Sidney are too similar for siblings

NapQueen · 17/06/2018 22:18

Elliot?

Toofle · 17/06/2018 22:17

Jasper.

WaxOnFeckOff · 17/06/2018 19:57
Stuck on baby name for second son
ButterflyOfFreedom · 17/06/2018 18:22

I wouldn't go for siblings with the same initial so that rules Sidney out for me.
I do like Ellis but not sure it goes with Stanley.
Jasper is ok.

Sorry for any repeats:
Teddy
Wilfred
Wilbur
Frank
Victor
Albert
Alfred
Charlie
Lenny

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HJL2506 · 17/06/2018 17:52

I would always correct people whatever age they are. I don't mind Sid so much, it's Stan I don't.

No that's ok everybody's taste is different and we love them both and think they are lovely names, it's just tough choosing which one to go for out of those 2. :)

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JaretsGirlfren · 17/06/2018 17:47

I like Sidney better buuuut I like Ellis better with Stanley helpful

FartnissEverbeans · 17/06/2018 17:39

We wouldn't ever call the boys Sid and Stan and we will correct people if they do haha.

There's no way they can avoid those nicknames, especially once hey become teenagers and beyond. I quite like the nicknames actually.

I like Ellis best though. It's much cooler than Sidney, which I think is a bit wet (sorry!). Jasper is great too, and really unusual.

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HJL2506 · 15/06/2018 10:21

I really dont like just Stan. It is very similar. It's tough because if I knew we would have 3 boys I'd be sorted. We already have a girls name. But I want to choose the best incase we don't have anymore boys x

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KanyeWesticle · 15/06/2018 10:01

I prefer Ellis as a name, regardless... it's a lovely choice.

Sidney wouldn't be an option for me with a Stanley. Perhaps maybe if they are known as Sid and Stan you could just get away with it. If your heart is set on Sidney, is that a compromise you can start now with your Stan? Sidney and Stanley in full is just too close... And what on earth could you name a 3rd to follow those two?

Ellis gives you more freedom and more options, his own initial and a clear sound when shouted across the park.

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HJL2506 · 15/06/2018 09:43

I'm not as keen on Sidney for a girl :(

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Cosmoa · 15/06/2018 09:40

Save Sidney for a girl!

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HJL2506 · 15/06/2018 09:29

Jasper is another one thrown in the the mix now haha!

Yes I used to work with a female Ellis but I prefer it for a boy.

I do like Frankie but feel it has got quite popular.

The thing is I know my husband will let me decide but I feel it should be a joint descision. Which is made harder as he likes them all but prefers Sidney.

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EveMoneypenny · 15/06/2018 09:24

I prefer Ellis to Sidney, but I've only ever met a female Ellis. I know you're not really looking for other name suggestions but I love the name Frank and I think it goes well with Stanley!

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 15/06/2018 09:24

Yay Grin
I love Jasper too. Have always kicked myself for not using it!

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