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Help: DISO tips for making a final name decision when *totally* indecisive

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ruthietoothie · 06/12/2018 19:16

I'm having a nightmare. Got a lovely newborn boy (well he's almost two weeks now) and just can't seem to settle on a name for him.

Got a shortlist (which keeps changing) and which includes:

Callum
Joseph
Cameron
Owen
Jamie

But just can't seem to decide which one he suits / which one to go with.

has anyone been in a similar position? Got any tips for how you make your mind up?

In fog of sleep deprivation can't imagine ever making our minds up!!

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ruthietoothie · 07/12/2018 19:47

Thanks everyone for the thoughts. It feels like we yo-yo-ing between Owen and Joseph atm, and then sometimes considering Callum too (though I do worry that this is too like Liam).

I also like Jamie lots but worry that it's v like Katie and can't decide if it really suits him.

For some reason, Owen does seem to be sticking, but a bit nervous that we'll end up thinking this was an odd choice (wasn't something we thought of till after he was born...)

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Cookit · 07/12/2018 18:03

Owen.

Bamaluz · 07/12/2018 17:31

I like Joseph.

PersisFord · 07/12/2018 16:12

He’s gorgeous, congratulations!

Looks like a Joseph to me, but if you told me he was Owen I would also be pleased.

VforVloodyHell · 07/12/2018 16:09

I agree with a pp about the inevitable shortenings

Cam bell (Campbell)
Cal bell (cow bell)

I like Owen and Joseph best

foxtiger · 07/12/2018 16:02

My favourite is Joseph but I also really like Calum with one L (there are Calums with one L in my extended family so that always seems like the most normal form to me).

MiseryLoves · 07/12/2018 14:49

He’s lovely 😊

I like Owen best from your picked names, but he really looks like a Ronnie to me (could be a nn for Cameron?)

CocoLoco87 · 07/12/2018 14:36

Joseph Smile congratulations, he's gorgeous!

3kidsandmore · 07/12/2018 14:26

Totally lovely and totally Owen! Congrats x

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 07/12/2018 13:59

He's lovely OP.

I don't like Owen sorry. It's a bland surname to me. Joseph is so much nicer.

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silverliningsa · 07/12/2018 12:55

Owen ❤️ he's gorgeous, congratulations op

PennyMordauntsLadyBrain · 07/12/2018 12:26

He’s an Owen for sure!

Owen Bell is lovely.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 07/12/2018 12:01

Awwwwwwwwww. He's like a little spikey dinosaur.

How about James rather than Jamie.
Although my dd had a Michael Jackson in her school. He never had any problems. Very much the opposite. Mind you he's a lot Kore famous than Jamie Bell. The kids now probably won't even know who he is. He's not particularly a house hold or street corner jangler name is he.

BabarKingoftheElephants · 07/12/2018 11:57

Joseph. Beautiful baby Joseph Smile

Brocade · 07/12/2018 11:53

Gorgeous. And totally Owen.

ReginaPhalange89 · 07/12/2018 11:40

Aww he's beautiful congratulations!

All lovely names, you have very similar taste to me. They all actually go really nicely with siblings names . I think my favourite is Cameron

ladycarlotta · 07/12/2018 08:57

sweet little guy! Personally I think Jamie is lovely - I take on board the fact he'd share a name with an actor, but it's not like your surname is Pitt and you've decided to call him Brad. I reckon it's a name that's still totally OK to use.

Any of your options are great and fit well with the siblings. I think trying a new name out on him every day and seeing which sticks is probably a good approach - it worked on my sister.

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ruthietoothie · 07/12/2018 08:01

p.s. @PennyMordauntsLadyBrain on your reading he should be an Owen!!

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ruthietoothie · 07/12/2018 07:59

Here he is! I just can't decide. Might try calling him Owen today and see how we get on as @barleyreed suggests.

Help: DISO tips for making a final name decision when *totally* indecisive
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Shadow1234 · 07/12/2018 00:32

I think Owen Or Cameron are the nicest on your list.
Dont like Joe as shortening for Joseph
Callum - is ok, but dont like 'Cal' and is similar to Liam.

Jacob or Jake as an alternative suggestion.

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PennyMordauntsLadyBrain · 06/12/2018 23:12

Owen if he has hair.

Joseph if he’s bald.

Sorted.

GoodHeavensNoImAChicken · 06/12/2018 23:08

Joseph is lovely and flows beautifully with your other names