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Final 2 boys names!

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Springb0ks · 16/01/2019 12:34

Just interested in opinion for our baby boys name, due in April/ May. We are deciding between Noah and Oliver. Middle name will be Edward. Which do you prefer?

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Kins00 · 17/01/2019 18:54

I love Oliver but I hate Ollie and no doubt it will get turned to that at some point in life!

Butterfly84 · 17/01/2019 15:15

Noah 100%

Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 17/01/2019 13:24

Noah Edward with nn Ned is fab!

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Springb0ks · 17/01/2019 13:19

Thanks everyone. We've really enjoyed reading your thoughts and responses! I think it's a case of seeing what he looks like when he's here and then deciding.

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Icklepup · 17/01/2019 08:29

Noah Edward

MikeUniformMike · 17/01/2019 08:26

Don't use a middle name as the known as name - it can be a PITA.
I agree about the two vowels but if you like Noah Edward then use it.

NicolaStart · 17/01/2019 08:07

So yes, the Edward Noah suggestion sounds better IMO.
As does Edward Oliver.

You can use whichever name you like in daily life.

NicolaStart · 17/01/2019 08:06

I find names ending in a vowel don’t sound good when they run into a word starting with a vowel.

Noah-er-edward/ Noeredward . Especially as Noah is two vowel sounds running into the e of Edward.

MamaDane · 17/01/2019 07:55

Wait til he's born and see which one he is 😊 both nice names

Twisique · 17/01/2019 07:52

Edward Noah

MarchInHappiness · 17/01/2019 07:49

I really like Noah.

Oliver is just a bit naff, its the new Jack.

RedDwarves · 17/01/2019 07:23

Oliver.

Oliver is a great name. I am not a fan of Noah.

CarolinenotCarolyn · 17/01/2019 03:33

Noah.

MrsC87 · 16/01/2019 21:00

Noah is our preferred baby name so far. Maybe wait until birth and see whether baby is more an Oliver or Noah x

LMDC · 16/01/2019 20:30

I like both. I do prefer Oliver but dislike Olly.

Openandshut · 16/01/2019 18:47

Noah.

Sessy19 · 16/01/2019 18:44

I think Oliver has been the England number one name for ten years on the trot. I know a few Olivers and they are all twats!! 😂

I used to like the name Noah, but it’s a bit sort of frumpy and clumpy to me now...

golddustwomen · 16/01/2019 18:42

I like them both. I love Ollie as a nn although it's so popular. There are so many ollies/Oliver's in my dds school, not sure if that bothers you though. I really like Noah too and it's not overly popular where I live.
Really haven't been much help here I know Blush

cptartapp · 16/01/2019 18:39

Noah is my most hated boys name, it sounds like a strained protest! Oliver is rather dull but its preferable to Noah. Love Edward.

explodingkitten · 16/01/2019 18:33

There are quite a lot of Noah's being born at the moment, Oliver is just as nice as a name.

Apileofballyhoo · 16/01/2019 18:30

I really like Oliver but not Ollie. But I don't like Noah at all. Edward is lovely.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 16/01/2019 18:22

Oliver

BackIntoTheSun · 16/01/2019 18:20

I like both but dislike Olly as nn so would choose Noah

SlimGin · 16/01/2019 18:17

I love Oliver, nn Olly is so nice, even if it is popular.

MikeUniformMike · 16/01/2019 18:13

Oliver. Both names are very popular but Oliver is the one not likely to date.
One shortens to Olly and the other to No.

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