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Boys shortlist - thoughts please 😊

43 replies

Starfish83 · 08/11/2019 13:49

Afternoon folks!

I posted a few days ago about one of my favourite boys names for our little one (due in January). Had some really helpful comments, so thought I’d share our current shortlist for some thoughts?

Looking for a name that’s unusual but not absurd. Would welcome other suggestions too - feel like I’ve exhausted my thinking!

Current list of favourites:

  • Fabian
  • Rufus
  • Gabriel
  • Raphael
  • Nikolai

Other strong contenders (but could be middle name):

  • Micah
  • Marius
  • Griffin
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user1493494961 · 08/11/2019 21:00

Really like Gabriel.

EleanorShellstrop100 · 08/11/2019 18:53

LOVE Fabian, Rufus, Gabriel and Raphael - sorry, not very helpful! Also like Micah from the second list (but I wouldn’t use t as a middle name with either Gabriel or Raphael as might be too biblical?)

Frith2013 · 08/11/2019 18:24

Fabian - ok, but reminds me of the Fabian Society.

  • Rufus - ok
  • Gabriel - alright but not my favourite from your list
  • Raphael - ok
  • Nikolai - NO. It’s Carcescu’s firs time name. Similar to Adolf or Saddam as a name.

Other strong contenders (but could be middle name):

  • Micah - ok
  • Marius - bit feeble sounding
  • Griffin - nice
elliollie · 08/11/2019 18:20

Only on Mumsnet would these names not be considered unusual Grin I like Theodore and Raphael

LucileDuplessis · 08/11/2019 17:11

I love Nicholas, but not Nikolai (unless you're Russian).

jessilovesmarvel · 08/11/2019 17:04

I really like Micah and Griffin.

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Elliot
Silas
Garrett
Sawyer
Cassius
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Lucian
Gavin
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Leopardprintboots · 08/11/2019 16:10

Gabriel Griffin is so good - use that!!

Scarlett555 · 08/11/2019 16:05

Raphael! Love love love it.

Dyra · 08/11/2019 16:02

Gabriel Griffin has a nice ring to it imo.

Rufus was a strong front runner when we were trying to decide on a boy's name.

Micah is also a nice name. Not to my taste, but still a good choice if you like it.

Not a fan of the other options.

MikeUniformMike · 08/11/2019 15:18

Not Nick Griffin please.

MikeUniformMike · 08/11/2019 15:18
  • Fabian - Fay, Fey, Fabes? no
  • Rufus - ok but not my taste
  • Gabriel - Gay, Gabby, Gabes? no
  • Raphael - no. Sorry but it's c*vy
  • Nikolai - too foreign?Nicholas is ok

Other strong contenders (but could be middle name):

  • Micah - no
  • Marius - no
  • Griffin - like it a lot
Honeybee85 · 08/11/2019 15:12

Oh I love Raphael! Gorgeous name, was considering that one too for my DS.

May I add a suggestion? Another archangel to stay on topic.

Castiel - very unusual name but I loved it!
If you Google it, you will find it mostly linked to thr TV series Supernatural (also highly recommended btw).

BonBon411 · 08/11/2019 15:07

@Catherine- I have simply never heard it before.

Stollen23 · 08/11/2019 14:34

I like Fabian and Marius best.

How about
Quentin
Darius
Marcus

CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 08/11/2019 14:15

Whats wrong with Diggory? It's a classic if very underused nameSmile

BonBon411 · 08/11/2019 14:12

Theodore and Donovan are lovely,
But Diggory?

BonBon411 · 08/11/2019 14:10
  • Fabian -strongly like
  • Rufus-nmsaa
  • Gabriel -strongly like
  • Raphael- LOVE
  • Micah -like
  • Marius -like
  • Griffin-like
CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 08/11/2019 14:10

With the exception of Fabian & Marius I like your boys list, but don't think any of them tick the unusual box. Stand out favourites are Gabriel and Rufus. Micah is great as well.

I'd steer clear of Griffin.

Other examples

Theodore
Diggory
Philemon
Cedric
Alric
Donovan

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