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Final decision on triplet names please?

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Westwind · 15/08/2018 07:23

Hello,

It's our final decision (maybe?) on our triplet boy names,
please help me decide which ones you like the best. Suggestions or thoughts are very appreciated. Opinions are gladly received. Our final list is;

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore
Augustus, Edmund and Theodore
Augustus, Alexander and Theodore
Stephen, Edmund and Theodore
or Stephen, Alexander/Augustus and Theodore

We keep struggling with these names indeed, so please help. I would like to know your opinions and thoughts. Which ones are nicer? I'm very open to any suggestions and ideas. You can give us your honest views please. (We don't choose Edward instead of Edmund because we have Edward in our social circle. Also Augustus, but I somehow still can't drop off this name.)

Feel free to choose or suggest.
Thank you so much!

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superking · 16/08/2018 07:41

Alexander, Edmund, Theodore is nice.

I'm a bit surprised that only one pp has referenced the Chipmunks! Alvin, Simon, Theodore came into my head straight away on reading your list... Not that I think you will have this problem in real life, but maybe dont always put Theodore last when you introduce them!

PalePinkSwan · 16/08/2018 07:35

I know five Theo’s off the top of my head and have never heard any of them called Dora.

deptfordgirl · 16/08/2018 02:53

Why would Theodore be called Dora at school? All the Theodores I know are called Theo or Teddy.

Rebecca36 · 16/08/2018 02:00

Theodore would likely be called 'Dora' at school. Theo is nice.
Alexander and Edmund are fine but I prefer Edward. Stephen is a good, sound, timeless name.

catsofa · 16/08/2018 01:02

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore

buttercup54321 · 16/08/2018 00:43

Edison rather than Edmund, nn can still be Eddie,
Theodore
Alexander or Angus.

so Alex Theo and Eddie or Gus Theo and Eddie

Holymolynowayimagreeingwiththa · 15/08/2018 22:45

I dislike all of those names. I think they are too frumpy.

Picknickers · 15/08/2018 22:38

I really dislike Edmund but love Edwin.
From your names I'd go with Stephen Theodore and Alexander. Steve Theo and Alex. Lovely!

badg3r · 15/08/2018 20:40

Augustus Alexander Theodore
Gus Alex Theo

Triplets, congrats!!!

Yika · 15/08/2018 20:36

I like Stephen, Alexander, Edmund.

What about Gustav?

CarrieBlu · 15/08/2018 19:42

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore. Lovely names (although my personal preference would be for Edward over Edmund). Also best to have different initials if possible otherwise you’ll have them all opening each other’s post when they’re older as my Dad and brothers often do!

Pudding01 · 15/08/2018 19:39

Alexander, Edmund & Theodore!
Cool nicknames as Alex/Xander, Ed/Eddie & Theo 👌

Only think I would change is Edward, instead of Edmund, as it's just a bit nicer.

Congratulations on the triplets 💖

AnyaMoondial · 15/08/2018 17:07

Stephen, Alexander and Theodore! Great names. Congratulations op!

crl200 · 15/08/2018 16:34

I know an Edmund and a Theo and they both got given the nickname Teddy at school just be careful as they may seem different but we as kids came to that nickname so I’m sure some people will x

itssquidstella · 15/08/2018 16:26

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore.

I love Augustus but think Alexander goes better with the other two.

MeyMary · 15/08/2018 16:23

And I agree with the pp, August is nicer than Augustus...

MeyMary · 15/08/2018 16:23

Stephen, Alexander and Theodore :) (of Edmund)

I'm not too fond of Augustus tbh.

BoyInTheOven · 15/08/2018 16:09

My favourites would be - Augustus, Alexander and Theodore.

I prefer August to Augustus.

Gus, Xander and Teddy 😊

Jeippinghmip · 15/08/2018 15:48

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore

I have three boys but I had mine in two year gaps. Boys are fab.

TatianaLarina · 15/08/2018 15:44

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore

By far.

DC2018 · 15/08/2018 15:40

My favourite is Augustus, Alexander and Theodore. X

pipilangstrumpf · 15/08/2018 15:04

In our school there are lots of Theos and Alexes that they generally have to add their surname or initials to be identified.

Personally I find Augustus and Stephen much more interesting!

sickmumma · 15/08/2018 15:00

Alex, Ed and Theo! I have a Theodore myself and love the name still 9 years on! Good luck!

PalePinkSwan · 15/08/2018 14:48

Alex Ed and Theo go well together.

Triplets! Good luck!

Icklepup · 15/08/2018 14:48

Alexander, Edmund and Theodore.