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Baby names - AGAIN!!!!

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helenelisabeth · 15/08/2007 20:59

Hi all, I would be grateful if you could give me your honest opinions on the following names:-

Boy - Saul Alexander
Girl - Elisabeth Rose

I am 37 weeks pg and believe me, I have been through EVERY name in the book! We have told only my parents the above names and they love them and I want to keep them secret in RL but would like some honest opinions.

Thanks

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Bubbaloo · 15/08/2007 21:47

I like them both aswell.

LaDiDaDi · 15/08/2007 21:46

I think they are lovely.

babyblue2 · 15/08/2007 21:44

Like Elisabeth Rose (but why not Elizabeth). My name's Elizabeth and DD2's is Rosie. Not sure on the boys name though. I second the keeping your mouth shut as with DD1 I mentioned a couple of names to my mother who pulled disapproving faces.

yama · 15/08/2007 21:44

Maybe I am sensitive - I remember being hurt and a bit offended when people rubbished some of my early thoughts on names.

Once they are born people aren't usually so blunt.

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helenelisabeth · 15/08/2007 21:34

I know Catnip and Yama, I should just stick to what I like and keep my mouth shut!! I do want opinions though and if I am game enough to post here, I have to take the rough with the smooth!!!

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DoubleBluff · 15/08/2007 21:33

They are both great names and if you like them use them.
You really shouldn't bother asking what people think!!

catnip · 15/08/2007 21:27

I love them both, love Saul, really strong and unusual, would love to have called DS Saul but DH not so keen. Go for it

yama · 15/08/2007 21:25

I have a girl but also considered Saul as I adore my brother called Paul.

Please don't let others put you off any of your chosen names.

I deliberately didn't disclose my chosen name/s because other people's comments can be inconsiderate.

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helenelisabeth · 15/08/2007 21:20

The reason I like the name Saul is because it means "asked for" which this child was so much asked for, we have been infertile for 11 years (DD was IVF) and this baby has been conceived naturally. Also my brother is Paul (which Saul changed his name to/from?

Should I let what happened in biblical times put me off the name?! Bloody hell, just when I thought I had the names sorted!!

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Ceolas · 15/08/2007 21:02

Well I'm almost 39 weeks and still not decided

Love the girl's name. Not keen on Saul though

MrsBadger · 15/08/2007 21:00

I couldn't use Saul, I'm afraid - the fact he was a nasty man has stayed with me since Sunday school.

but Elisabeth Rose is lovely (though be prepared for frequent misspellings)

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