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Help narrow down our short/medium list

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Heavystream · 05/09/2018 19:44

So we have decided upon Winnie (Winona on her BC but never called that) for if we have a DD. But we are still struggling with a large list of boys names. We already have an Arthur Hugh, Lorcan Robert and John Thomas.

We’re thinking of either Patrick or Nicholas as the middle name.

The names we like are Cormac, Elric, Angus, Douglas, Fergus, Edmund, Francis, Ralph, Charles, Edward, Frederick, George.

Could you help narrow this down. We are still open to more suggestions.

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moredoll · 07/09/2018 22:59

Edmund. Douglas is a bit dated.
Patrick for a middle name.

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Heavystream · 07/09/2018 18:42

We’re going with Douglas or Edmund

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arwenearlythereyet · 07/09/2018 10:21

I love Douglas too.

MaryBoBary · 07/09/2018 10:15

Angus, Douglas or Ralph from your list

OutPinked · 07/09/2018 09:47

I only like Edward and George.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 07/09/2018 09:08

Ralph Patrick.

Aintnothingbutaheartache · 07/09/2018 03:49

Sorry, shutting gob right now.
Tbh never sure why people ask for opinions on baby names.
Everyone has an opinion and really it’s nobody’s business but the parents

Aintnothingbutaheartache · 07/09/2018 03:44

John Thomas? 😳

Sungura · 07/09/2018 03:40

Douglas Patrick and Edmund Francis are beautiful, strong names. The rhythm is great in both but it depends too on your surname.

Ojoj1974 · 06/09/2018 23:17

Douglas is my all time fav boys names. Although I actually have a DS called Monty...

Picknickers · 06/09/2018 22:38

Elric Douglas gets my vote. It's strong and handsome.

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Heavystream · 06/09/2018 08:29

The middle names aren’t set in stone. We are open to suggestions if you think another name would go better

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Sunshine365 · 06/09/2018 08:26

Posted too soon..

Not keen on Elric, Fergus, Edmund, Francis, Edward or Ralph.

I like Cormac and Frederick, but neither work with Patrick, and not great with Nicholas either (though ok)

I like George Patrick too, but (at least near me) George is very popular at the moment so i’d personally go for something else.

WillowRose79 · 06/09/2018 08:19

Love all these names! Ralph and Angus are my fave- prob Angus

Sunshine365 · 06/09/2018 08:18

Angus or Douglas Patrick.

Icklepup · 06/09/2018 08:08

Elric Nicholas :)

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Heavystream · 06/09/2018 07:54

We aren’t going for names that ‘go’. If we had John, George, James and Kai because they’re names that we like then we’d go with that. It just so happens that we like Arthur, Lorcan and John as well as Winnie. I think as much as Winnie isn’t necessarily traditional it’s still quite old fashioned. But as you’ve said, I didn’t ask, already decided upon a name and are asking for your help regarding the boys list I’ve posted.

I’m glad you’re not in my shoes then. We’re happy with my sons name, we won’t go through the haste of changing it. As I’ve said nobody around here calls it a John Thomas. He will never go by the name John Thomas. So if you aren’t here to give me opinions on the boys name list I posted then please don’t comment.

I haven’t come asking for opinions of my 2 year old sons name, that we already love and will never consider changing.

Thank you to everyone that’s gave me helpful answers.

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Cbeebiesrehab · 06/09/2018 07:29

You’re right, she didn’t ask...

Thurlow · 06/09/2018 07:28

We have a Douglas nn Dougie so I'm biased but it's a great name

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight · 06/09/2018 07:05

Francis, Angus and Fergus are my favourites.

I kno you didn't ask, but... such (by and large) solid traditional boys' names and then Winona/Winnie? I'd honestly rethink that one. Hardly seems fair on her.

And yes, you might want to think about giving John a retrospective extra middle name - before Thomas.

Peachbubble · 06/09/2018 06:51

Angus Patrick gets my vote

Thistles24 · 06/09/2018 04:40

I have no idea what the issue with John Thomas is- I think it’s a nice name!

Heratnumber7 · 06/09/2018 01:51

Yep yep. Read the post of explanation after I'd posted myself.
Honestly though OP, I'd be looking to change my son's name in your shoes. Thomas John would be better. You could still call him John. Lots of people go by their middle name.

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Heavystream · 06/09/2018 00:10

@Heratnumber7 if you read the post above yours you’ll see that I do know, and we have a reason for it. He will very rarely go by his full name and there is no reason that any peers would ever know it. So it would be very unlikely that he would be made fun of.

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Pollydidntputthekettleon · 05/09/2018 23:54

Heratnumber7- OP's son is already named that- don't poke fun at it now it's already been used. It's quite niche anyway and the vast majority of people won't know what it means.

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