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Help with boys names, stuck with 1 week to go!

42 replies

Makingitupaswego · 19/06/2019 23:59

Hi there, new to mumsnet and due to have a baby boy next week but stuck on names. We really liked Finn but have recently realised just how popular Finn, Finlay, and all the different variations are, which has put us off and got us trying to think of alternatives. So far we’re going round in circles on the following:

Otis
Otto
Rafe
Rufus
Eli
Ellis
Josiah
Seth

Surname is three syllables so we’ve veered towards shorter first names. What do you think? Any other options? At this rate, we might end up pulling names out of a hat! 🤣

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CurlyWurlyTwirly · 20/06/2019 06:33

Rafe

qj17 · 20/06/2019 06:31

Bloody hell Seth I mean

qj17 · 20/06/2019 06:31

Sett

Peachbubble · 20/06/2019 06:19

I really like Finn, much more than Finley/Finlay.

How about
Rory
Nate
Luca
Toby
Evan
Ezra

Cookit · 20/06/2019 06:04

I love Rufus, Rafe, Otto and like Seth.

Rainbowqueeen · 20/06/2019 04:36

I love rufus

AzraiL · 20/06/2019 04:33

I know dog owners that have named their pets Rufus and Otis so I wouldn't choose them. I really like Eli.

PapayaCoconut · 20/06/2019 04:14

Rufus is nice. I also love the name Conrad.

Jemimapuddleduckpancake · 20/06/2019 03:17

Otis - cool
Otto - very cool
Rafe - also very cool!
Rufus - cute
Eli - cool again!
Ellis - dislike
Josiah - dislike
Seth - lovely!!

Like all of these much more than Finn which like you said, is everywhere at the moment and I fear going to date very badly.

What about:
Jonah
Jude
Elias
Reuben
Casper
Jasper

AmyMaria2 · 20/06/2019 02:59

I'm sorry I don't like any names on your list but from Ellis and Eli I would suggest Elijah? Much sweeter name.

lovingmummylife · 20/06/2019 01:59

From your list I love otto. I called my boy Theodore (theo) but I loved the name Rocco but his dad hated it x

Sophronia · 20/06/2019 01:56

I like Josiah or Seth

AverageMummy · 20/06/2019 00:37

Otis - really nice
Otto - ok
Rafe - ok
Rufus - ok
Eli - really nice
Ellis - love
Josiah - really nice
Seth - love

PinkieTuscadero · 20/06/2019 00:14

I like Seth and Ellis.

But don't rush a decision just because the baby's almost here. If it takes a few days or weeks, that's what it takes.

Shadow1234 · 20/06/2019 00:10

Love Ellis - favourite on your list
Eli and Rafe would be my second and third choice

Elijah as another option

TrixieFranklin · 20/06/2019 00:08

Ellis is the only one I like from your list.

DramaAlpaca · 20/06/2019 00:02

Finn is my favourite, I like it much more than the others on your list. Sorry, that's probably not helpful!