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Brother to Sebastian - Ralph, Monty, Jenson or Hugh?

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Almondbiscotti · 28/06/2018 20:43

Which of these do you prefer and which work with Sebastian?

Our surname is Wheeler.

Thanks!

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Sophronia · 29/06/2018 00:46

Hugh or Ralph

YerAuntFanny · 28/06/2018 23:04

I know twins named Blake and Sebastian, I really like those together.

ozymandiusking · 28/06/2018 23:02

Would you consider Hugo, it sounds very classy. It could be shortened to Hugh, but I do think that would be a shame.

TatianaLarina · 28/06/2018 22:56

If it’s pronounced properly ie Zaa vee ay, I like it.

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Almondbiscotti · 28/06/2018 22:36

DH just thrown Xavier into the mix... what do you think?

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mrsfredweasley · 28/06/2018 21:39

toomuchhappyland same!! And my dad's called Ralph. Made for some very uncomfortable reading for me 😅 fwiw my dad has always hated his name 😬

I love Hugo.

Monty reminds me of a horrible character from 13 Reasons Why, but obviously this connection wouldn't last and is no reason not to use the name.

toomuchhappyland · 28/06/2018 21:36

Ralph immediately makes me think of Forever by Judy Blume (and if you’ve read it you’ll know why I could never call a baby Ralph!).

Hugh is my fave. Monty is cute for a baby but tough on a teenager. Jensen I’m not keen on.

NobodysMot · 28/06/2018 21:36

Definitely Hugh.

Sebastian is a bit ''oh come along, time for trumpet practice now Sebastian''. Not a fan.

Jensen is ok but sounds Jensen Button Stanish and I'm not sure if it's pronounced the Danish way or the English way.

Monty, is like a parody of a posh name, kind of Rumpole of the Bailey or a toddler.

Ralph, slang for puking.

MikeUniformMike · 28/06/2018 21:34

Jensen/Jenson will become Jens.
I think Sebastian is 'not posh'.
Ralph - Raif or Ralf
Monty - nobby.
Hugh - like it a lot.

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Almondbiscotti · 28/06/2018 21:33

oh and DH previous dog was called Monty of all things...

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Almondbiscotti · 28/06/2018 21:32

DH thinks Hugo sounds too pretentious yet likes Monty.

Ralph - there is also the whole Rafe vs Ralf pronunciation conundrum but this was our favourite for a while.

@cadencia don't like the nickname Tony for Anthony.

Currently swaying between Hugo for Hugh and Monty with a longer version of the name but with no idea which!

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Falaffels · 28/06/2018 21:29

Hugo?

barleyreed · 28/06/2018 21:28

Hugh!

TatianaLarina · 28/06/2018 21:27

Monty is a dog.

firsttime17 · 28/06/2018 21:27

My 6 month old DS is Jenson and I love the name obviously but I think Hugh goes with Sebastian the bestSmilex

mammmamia · 28/06/2018 21:27

Is it Ralph or Rafe as the latter is so much nicer.

ThePug · 28/06/2018 21:25

I have a Ralph (and currently thinking up names for DS2 due in August!) and nobody has ever had anything but nice things to say about his name Smile We also haven't met another one (yet!) on the baby/toddler group/nursery circuit.

Jensen I agree will date and is a lot more 'current' than your other options. Hugo sounds better with your surname than Hugh I think. Monty is nice but I think needs a fuller name with Monty as NN.

RavenWings · 28/06/2018 21:22

Ralph - very wet sounding imo

Monty - not against it, but would use a full name on the BC. I think I'd lean towards Montague if the Mr Burns association is too much, though I prefer Montgomery .

Jenson - I like this a lot, but I see what you mean re:faddiness.

Hugh - absolute no, horrible name imo.

I think I'd go for Jenson, second choice Monty.

Cadencia · 28/06/2018 21:21

How about Anthony? I think it goes well with Sebastian and your surname.

FourFriedChickensDryWhiteToast · 28/06/2018 21:19

Hugh or Hugo tbh.

To me, Monty sounds pretentious, and as you said, Jenson a bit 'of the minute', and Ralph sounds like someone puking / Rolf harris.

LadyFilthPacquet · 28/06/2018 21:19

Not Jenson/Jensen.

JessambardKingdomBrunel · 28/06/2018 21:18

Ralph. Great name.

Jensen sounds chavvy and doesn't match Sebastian.

Hugh I like only if it's short for Hugo.

Monty is far too public school.

Peachbubble · 28/06/2018 21:17

What about Hugo, if you're not sure about Hugh?

itssquidstella · 28/06/2018 21:15

I like Monty best but would put Montague or Montgomery on the birth certificate.

Ralph and Hugh are quite nice.

I don't think Jenson really goes with Sebastian.

TatianaLarina · 28/06/2018 21:12

Hugh by far and it goes with Sebastian the best.