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What would you think?

33 replies

Namechangefortheoc · 24/08/2019 08:41

Expecting DS imminently.

Have a DD with a traditional ‘old ladies name’ (think Florence, Edith, Evelyn, Lilian-it’s along these lines)

I really like the name Franco for DS but worried it doesn’t ‘go’ with DD name-also he is likely to be blonde and fair with a fairly traditional English surname. Does this matter? Also considering Franklin and just using Franco as a nickname.

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implantsandaDyson · 24/08/2019 10:18

I wouldn't worry about how he's going to look matching up to a name at all. However I really don't think that using Franco as a name is the way to go at all, my mind would be heading straight to General Franco every time and there's just no positives there.

underthebridgedowntown · 24/08/2019 10:15

Yep, first thought was also General Franco. Although admittedly when he's a toddler he'll live up to the name.

CitizensNotSubjects · 24/08/2019 10:04

My mind goes straight to General Franco and that's not good.

daisypond · 24/08/2019 10:02

Ah, Franklin is fine, then. Hadn’t thought about General Franco- hm, one to think about.

Namechangefortheoc · 24/08/2019 10:00

Daisypond I don’t like Francis.

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FenellaMaxwell · 24/08/2019 09:58

I just think of General Franco. Which is not something I would want my child’s name associated with!

daisypond · 24/08/2019 09:52

I think it’s odd, sorry. Why not call him Francis with Franco as a short form?

Colourfulest · 24/08/2019 09:06

No, it doesn't matter! They will be two completely different people so having different style names won't matter.

Besides, Franco is a really lovely name 😊