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Honest thoughts on Arthur James please

58 replies

wineandcatsandlego · 21/05/2019 22:12

Just that really!
33 weeks pregnant with a little boy, literally the only name me and DH have agreed on since we found out is Arthur (not named for them, but our deceased grandfathers share the name so a nice family link) but there's a teeny part of me that's now leaning away from it and I can't think why.
The only other name I love is Benjamin, DH isn't 100% keen, but the only other suggestion I can get out of him is Louis but I'm really not a fan! So can I have your honest thoughts on Arthur please? James is non negotiable as his middle name 😁.

Just to throw a curveball in there, we both absolutely love Sid as a name (I'd give my back teeth to pick this for our boy, but the look of horror on my mum's face has scarred me for life Grin) also Sid James "surname" won't work for obvious reasons!

Other names I like if it helps
Matthew
Benjamin
Thomas
Seth
Daniel
Reuben

Thanks for your input!

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MrsEricBana · 21/05/2019 23:08

Because then he'd be "Sid James X" which would be like Prince Harry calling his baby daughter Barbara.

TildaTurnip · 21/05/2019 23:07

Benjamin James is lovely.

I dislike Arthur a lot as it sounds drab to me.

Aquifolium · 21/05/2019 23:06

Marking place to find out what the crack with Sid James is all about

(Arthur James sounds lovely, what about James Arthur? Both great names)

Whoops75 · 21/05/2019 23:05

Love Arthur

Congratulations

superram · 21/05/2019 23:05

We wanted an Arthur james but our surname is too close to fowler..... I like it.

Proseccofuelled · 21/05/2019 23:04

I think Arthur & James are both lovely although I’m confused about the Sid James thing ?

EskiVodkaCranberry · 21/05/2019 22:57

What are the obvious reasons why you can't have Sid?

Antonin · 21/05/2019 22:27

I love James but not so keen on Arthur which I still regard as an old man’s name and it has become just too common. All your other choices sound really good and strong and, though not unusual, are not the flavour of the year. Re Seth, this might not be advisable in case he has a lisp.
Good luck

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