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James

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Dreamingofprosecco · 11/09/2018 21:50

Currently expecting DS1. I am totally stuck with boys names and keep coming back to James. Is it too dull?

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AddictedToRadley · 11/09/2018 21:59

I have a James and love it because, like a PP said, it’s one of those names that spans the ages and classes. It never goes out of fashion, it’s a good well rounded solid name. I thought there’d be lots of james’ at my sons school but actually in his first school there were no other james’ and at his current school I think there are only 6-7 in his whole school!
I don’t think it’s dull at all and still love it now. In fact I’ve been struggling to find another boys names that’s timeless and I can’t think of another.

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Dreamingofprosecco · 11/09/2018 21:58

Thank you! I do like Luke actually.

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Mumoftwoyoungkids · 11/09/2018 21:58

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Luke, Jake and James were my list for ds when I was 6 months pregnant.

And then we called him something else. Still slightly regret it as I love those three names.

Itchytights · 11/09/2018 21:57

James is a gorgeous name.
I love it.

It’s not dull- it’s traditional and classic and timeless.

Not like these silly far out attention seeking made up names you get people call their offspring these days.

Go for it!

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TheGateauIsInTheChateau · 11/09/2018 21:56

James is a great name. Doesn’t age either. Good choice.

ConsiderHerWaysAndOthers · 11/09/2018 21:56

Very ubiquitous amongst men in their 20s/30s but I actually haven’t met any small ones. It’s definitely a classic and a good solid choice.

DramaAlpaca · 11/09/2018 21:55

I love it.

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 11/09/2018 21:55

I love James (biased) I think it’s a beautiful name

Stilllookingfor · 11/09/2018 21:54

And Jamie is nice.

Stilllookingfor · 11/09/2018 21:54

James is better than George

SunnySomer · 11/09/2018 21:54

Ive got one so I love it. But he is one of many. However, I choose it because it’s ageless and classless and could be amended in so many ways to suit his personality once he’d got one. (So you’re not necessarily just “James”).

Stilllookingfor · 11/09/2018 21:54

Luke. Jake (although too well known for 10 years now). Would be further up in my list. Do yu have a second name?

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