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Boy Names- Can’t Decide

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MrsP0109 · 15/04/2020 12:40

Hello!
We have recently found out we’re having a little boy, we were dead set on a girls name but have struggled to decide on a boys name.
What is your favourite out of these, or any similar names that you think we’d like?
Our list so far is:
Rory
Tobias (Toby)
Reuben
Otis
Vincent (Vinnie)
Arthur

DH also really likes Dexter but I don’t think I’m that keen and I like Miles but DH doesn’t.
Thanks!

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Buttercup54321 · 17/04/2020 00:07

Yes I like all those on your list.
Arthan
Darryl
Marcus
Samuel
Aaron
Jasper
Luca
Thomas
Riley
Daniel
Patrick

SallyWD · 16/04/2020 08:03

I like Rory and Arthur

Adelais · 16/04/2020 07:44

I love Otis and Vincent. I’d avoid Arthur as it’s super popular at the moment.

Astronica · 16/04/2020 00:01

I like these in this order:

  1. Rory
  2. Tobias/Toby
  3. Otis
  4. Arthur
Jossina · 15/04/2020 23:26

Vincent and Tobais are the best. Maybe Milo instead of Miles?

careworkerandproud · 15/04/2020 21:22

I love all of them. That's probably a first on mumsnet for me. I think we must have similar tastes.

helpmum2003 · 15/04/2020 21:18

I like them all except Vincent/Vinnie - sounds a bit Eastenders.

123Dancewithme · 15/04/2020 21:14

Vincent is my favourite

LarkDescending · 15/04/2020 20:10

Rory is my strong favourite from your joint list. I also love Miles.

Carrie7469 · 15/04/2020 19:16

Otis

Aber9 · 15/04/2020 19:14

Love Rory, Reuben, Miles and Dexter

Whatsyourflava · 15/04/2020 18:55

Barnaby
Sidney nn Sid
Christopher nn Kit
Tristan
Eric
Cole
Caleb
Eli
Ellis
Austin
Rudi/Rudy

IckleBear · 15/04/2020 18:49

Love Otis NN Oaty...

Darien
Silas
Miko
Maxim
Anders
Seth
Adam
Sydney
Elijah

bridgetreilly · 15/04/2020 18:33

Tobias is great.

Moongirl10 · 15/04/2020 17:59

Rory is my favourite out of those.

Starleia · 15/04/2020 17:57

Rory - YES - can't be shortened.
Tobias (Toby) - nice ,but you will end up never using Tobias.
Reuben - will end up being called Roo.
Otis - like the elevators or the singer?
Vincent (Vinnie) - same as with Tobias.
Arthur - ok - but will be called Artie or Art

It all comes down to how it matches your surname - and the initials and the middle name.

mylittleavalon · 15/04/2020 15:09

Love them all especially Tobias, unusual and a nice nickname

Whatsyourflava · 15/04/2020 15:07

@CeibaTree oh I just love the nickname Oaty 🥰

CeibaTree · 15/04/2020 13:54

I know a little Otis and he goes by the nickname Oaty - very cute. I also like Vincent from your list. T

userabcname · 15/04/2020 13:16

I'd go for Otis, Arthur or Dexter.

peperethecat · 15/04/2020 13:13

Rory is my favourite out of those.

OuterMongolia · 15/04/2020 13:08

Toby and Rory are my favourites.

Whatsyourflava · 15/04/2020 13:04

Tobias (Toby)
Otis
Vincent (Vinnie)
Arthur

Are my favourites 🥰🥰 gorgeous . I really love Dexter and Miles too - great taste

I’m also sick of the sound of Reuben-style names. There’s quite a lot of R names about, so I’d be tempted to avoid.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 15/04/2020 13:02

Tobias!

BringMeThatHorizon · 15/04/2020 12:58

I have a Tobias (nn Toby) so I'm biased! I also loved Rory but it didn't work with our surname.

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