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Tobias or Tristan?

39 replies

sofiathe2nd · 22/06/2020 19:53

Baby is over 2 weeks old and has no name still. We’re down to these two names (others considered were Rowan, Robin and Julian).

Surname is hyphenated, 4 syllables in total. No middle name decided as yet.

Thoughts?

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Ineedanewusername · 22/06/2020 20:41

I like Tristan, Tobias is also nice

MrsGilly1 · 22/06/2020 20:38

Tobias X

resm · 22/06/2020 20:38

Tobias, but he may get Toby if you’re okay with that nickname.

Whatsyourflava · 22/06/2020 20:37

Love both Tobias and Tristan so much and much prefer them to your other previous choices (sorry I don't like them at all apart from Robin which is ok).

To pick I'd say are you bothered about popularity because Tobias/Toby is much higher up the charts. I've never met a Tristan but it's one of my favourites. Tobias also really strong though.

Also what do you think of Toby? Tobias could get shortened.

NutshellBound · 22/06/2020 20:30

I love Tristan, it's so romantic

lilmishap · 22/06/2020 20:27

Disclaimer - I have a Tobias James 2 Syllable surname
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What you need to ask yourself is do you prefer Tobes or Trist as EVERYONE shortens my Tobias to Tobes. Only teachers and the GP call him Tobias.

Depends on the surname for me personally, if it ends with an "enne" sound "An/On/En" or "Son/Ton" then Tristan could sound a bit too 'rhymey' for want of a better word

MintyMurray17 · 22/06/2020 20:13

I prefer Tobias Smile

Grobagsforever · 22/06/2020 20:00

Tobias, because he can shorten it to normal-sounding'Toby' which will be necessary unless you can definitely afford private schools? Especially with a double barrelled surname,

Chewbecca · 22/06/2020 19:59

Tobias is my favourite (but Tristan is nice too).

HavelockVetinari · 22/06/2020 19:58

Both lovely but, depending on where you live, Tristan might be seen as a bit try-hard/OTT. I love Tristan & Ysolde though so I think it's gorgeous!

GoingBackTo505 · 22/06/2020 19:58

Tobias.

Lazydaisydaydream · 22/06/2020 19:58

I prefer Tobias. But what about Torin? Similar to the names you like Smile

sleepismysuperpower1 · 22/06/2020 19:57

I prefer Tristan. Congratulations!

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 22/06/2020 19:56

I like Tobias.

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