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Cantrip · 13/08/2019 14:02

Baby number 5 for me. Would really like not to have a name that will be shared with others in it’s class at school (I know you can never be certain but, I do TRY to avoid it!), and I also try to avoid anything too common as we have a VERY common surname. Opinions on our current shortlist please.

Patrick
Hector

Quentin
Kenny

Zebulon - Zeb
Vincent - Vinnie
Dexter

Silas
Dominic

Agatha
Marilla - Milla
Adelaide - Addie

Delia
Susannah - Sukie

Meredith
Miriam
Orla

Stella
Robin

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Tweetingmagpie · 06/09/2019 20:24

I just love Stella ❤️ Love it.

Hector is cool too.

Flowerspowersy · 06/09/2019 08:09

Just saw this thread again, and for a fifth baby Quentin is especially cool!

Poppydaisys · 05/09/2019 10:45

Actually for a fifth child Quentin is perfect!

Poppydaisys · 05/09/2019 07:49

I like Hector, Quentin and Dexter.

And Miriam and Stella.

wizzler · 04/09/2019 21:47

We have similar tastes .. lots on your list were on mine.
I love Miriam and Stella, Patrick and Hector.

Also on my list were Joy, and Bridie for a girl, Seth and Kit for a boy

Pinkstulips · 04/09/2019 18:27

How is Quentin Crisp relevant? Confused

There are far more current Quentins around ( the illustrator Quentin Blake, director Tarantino etc) that the younger generation will know.

But more importantly, any old associations are forgotten the moment you meet a little Quentin.

I think it's a great name that's due a revival.

MikeUniformMike · 04/09/2019 17:49

Quentin Crisp

Pinkstulips · 04/09/2019 17:44

I do know a Meredith and they call her Meri which is an improvement

On what? On the name Meredith Confused? Really?!

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 04/09/2019 08:35

None really, sorry, but I do know a Meredith and they call her Meri which is an improvement.

Pinkstulips · 04/09/2019 08:26

Patrick - yes, but don't like Pat
Hector - no, don't like meaning
Quentin - yes, especially for a 5th
Kenny - no
Zebulon - Zeb - prefer Zebedee
Vincent - Vinnie - yes
Dexter - yes

Silas - no
Dominic - yes

Agatha - yes
Marilla - Milla - no
Adelaide - Addie - no

Delia - yes
Susannah - Sukie - yes

Meredith - ok
Miriam - yes
Orla - yes

Stella - my favourite of your girls
Robin - no

AverageMummy · 04/09/2019 08:19

Patrick - dislike
Hector - it’s ok
Quentin - dislike
Kenny - awful
Zebulon - Zeb - wtf ??
Vincent - Vinnie - ok
Dexter - ok
Silas - ok
Dominic - really lovely

Agatha - very harsh sounding but ok
Marilla - Milla - no
Adelaide - Addie - ok, prefer Adeline
Delia - nice
Susannah - - beautiful underused classic
Meredith - harsh but ok-ish
Miriam - dislike
Orla - beautiful
Stella - love
Robin - ok

Lavenderblues · 04/09/2019 08:06

I think the young generation will think of Quentin Blake, the lovely illustrator and Quentin Tarantino, both of which are pretty good associations Smile

I think it's a great name - classic but not overused and Q is a cool initial.

AlrightBabby · 04/09/2019 01:10

I don't like Quentin, I was at school with one and he was wet, and I also think of Quentin Crisp (probably my age!!)

Lavenderblues · 03/09/2019 23:18

I like Quentin and Dominic and for a girl Stella and Orla.

MikeUniformMike · 03/09/2019 15:46

they not the.
I really like Susannah.

MikeUniformMike · 03/09/2019 15:45

Patrick - like
Hector - not keen
Quentin - no
Kenny - Oh my god the killed...
Zebulon - Zeb. prefer Zebedee, which I like
Vincent - Vinnie - not sure
Dexter - no
Silas - no
Dominic - no

Agatha - not sure
Marilla - Milla - no and no
Adelaide - Addie -- no and no
Delia - ok
Susannah - Sukie - ok, not sure about Suki.
Meredith - dislike
Miriam - fine
Orla - ok
Stella - nice
Robin - boy's name

Bentley111 · 03/09/2019 12:18

Patrick - yes, love
Hector - no

Quentin - yes, especially for a 5th
Kenny - South Park, no

Zebulon - Zeb - too SciFi for me
Vincent - Vinnie - yes, love
Dexter - love this

Silas - my favourite of your boys
Dominic - ok

Agatha - love
Marilla - Milla - no
Adelaide - Addie - a little fussy for me, prefer Ada

Delia - prefer Dahlia or Delilah
Susannah - Sukie - beautiful

Meredith - ok
Miriam - prefer Mariam but don't dislike
Orla - really like

Stella - my favourite of your girls
Robin - would spell Robyn for a girl, really like

Hellokitty135 · 03/09/2019 11:20

Actually, Miriam is quite nice too.

Hellokitty135 · 02/09/2019 20:06

Vincent and Quentin are my favourites and as it's your fifth I'd probably choose Quentin.

For a girl I only like Stella.

KronksSpinachPuffs · 01/09/2019 23:38

Patrick - no
Hector - no
Quentin - no
Kenny - no
Zebulon - Zeb - no
Vincent - Vinnie - no
Dexter - dont really like it that much but it's ok
Silas - cant decide if I like this or not
Dominic - no

Agatha - no
Marilla - Milla - Milla is pretty
Adelaide - Addie - love adelaide but dislike addie
Delia - no
Susannah - Sukie - susanna is ok I guess bit sukie isnt nice
Meredith- no
Miriam - no
Orla - love!
Stella - love!
Robin - love but spelt Robyn for a girl

I dont really like any of your boys names sorry but I would go for Robyn orla or stella in that order for a girl!

maryannay · 31/08/2019 14:10

I like Hector, Dexter and Quentin best.

And Stella and Susannah.

autumngold6 · 30/08/2019 16:06

I like Silas best from the boys list, quite like Patrick too.
I like Susannah and Miriam best from the girls list, quite like Adelaide and Marilla also.

Hellokitty134 · 30/08/2019 15:48

My favourites are

Miriam, Stella & Orla

Quentin, Dominic & Dexter

Ellmau · 18/08/2019 18:33

Patrick - like it a lot, but may be others in class
Hector - quite like, probably unique in class
Quentin - a bit wet
Kenny - no, South Park
Zebulon - Zeb - not bad and definitely unusual, I reckon this is your best bet for unique
Vincent - Vinnie - maybe a bit dated
Dexter - OK
Silas -not super keen, but not likely to be many others in class
Dominic - quite common

Agatha - sounds ugly to me, sorry
Marilla - Milla - I like this and haven't heard it irl; prefer Rilla for short though
Adelaide - Addie - OK
Delia - a bit dated? but pretty
Susannah - Sukie - love it, not so keen on the short
Meredith - too American
Miriam - old fashioned
Orla - lovely name, may be too popular
Stella - like it
Robin - prefer for a boy

Sparklysunflower · 18/08/2019 18:23

The 50 year old Quentins were once young Wink

We have a 7 year old Quentin. I also know a couple of primary aged Hectors.