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Boys name; none feel right

43 replies

Mummymug · 26/07/2020 22:54

We seem to be quite fussy with names and I'm really feeling the pressure of giving a 'good' name to our son. (Due in a couple of months)

Like alot of people we want something familiar but also that won't be 1 of multiples in the classroom/workplace....

He has Lorcan as an older brother.

Some names I've been circling around are;

Heath, Fabien, Jude, Quentin, Benedict, Hector, Aidan, Ryan, Vincent, Ronan, Tobias, Arthur, Micah, Orson, Danny, Jasper, Curtis, Finbar

For various reasons I'm just not convinced on any of these Confused

We are based in England but have Irish and some French family so have been keeping that in mind.

What are your thoughts?

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teaflake · 30/07/2020 03:01

How about Artur? I love the French pronunciation.

EmmaGrundyForPM · 30/07/2020 02:22

I think Vincent or Quentin work well.

Orson really doesn't go with Lorcan, they are too similar.

RiverWest · 30/07/2020 02:11

My boys are called Benjamin, Mckenzie and Christopher.

Carriecotz · 29/07/2020 19:23

Niall
Conorr
Ronan
Murray
Oisin
Cavan
Cillian
Eoin
Declan
Aidan
Conal

Hortensien · 29/07/2020 13:50

I like the suggestions of Fabian, Quentin and Reuben.

I'd avoid Benedict as the one I knew got teased with Bendy Dick Blush

weegiemum · 28/07/2020 18:45

I love a few on your list and Lorca is lovely.

As mum to a cool 18 year old Aidan it would be my choice!

Changedname81 · 28/07/2020 18:42

Gus
Elliott
Sebastian

SweatyAndyFromWoking · 28/07/2020 18:02

I like Hector

Clovis
Corin
Alton
Tudor

Aquamarine1029 · 28/07/2020 17:31

Lorcan and Taran
Lorcan and Hudson

bridgetreilly · 28/07/2020 17:28

Fergus
Hereward
Ivor
Alaric
Edric

Gummibares · 28/07/2020 17:15

Lovely list. I think Vincent, Quentin or Arthur are my favourites. How about Darius?

Whatsyourflava · 28/07/2020 15:14

You have a nice list @Mummymug

I love Jasper. Ronan is alright but I'd personally avoid as it's so similar to fastest rising boy name Roman with an M. I've spotted it already in this thread that someone has read RoNan as RoMan. Given you said you don't want a name where there's likely to be a few in class you might want to avoid, as they'll probably be at least one Roman in the class or Rohan and I know baby girl Rowan and Roan- all very trendy.

How about Barnaby ? Names like Peter are very rare these days.

I like the suggestion of Tristan

How about Sidney or just Sid?
Laurence nn Laurie?
Eli or Ellis I really love
Christopher nn Kit

Rachel241 · 28/07/2020 15:11

I like most of your list, especially Ronan, Quentin, Orson and Finbar.

I don't like Jude, Ryan and Danny

I also like the suggestions of Reuben and Caspar?

Onestepup · 28/07/2020 15:07

From your list my favourite few are Benedict, Aidan, Vincent, Danny and Jasper.

Aaron
Nathaniel
Julian
Edwin
Caspar
Henry
Tristan
Alexander
Lawrence
Thomas

Poppydaisies · 28/07/2020 15:06

Lorcan and

Fabian
Quentin
Vincent
Austin

are my favourites.

LadyCatStark · 28/07/2020 14:53

Oisin immediately sprang to my mind like a few PPs but I’m not sure if having 2 children with an
-an name is a bit jarring.

How about Connell?

Happenchance · 28/07/2020 14:44

I second Conleth. I also like Finbar.

Other suggestions:
Jacobi
Elias
Spencer
Malachi

Cheetahfajita · 28/07/2020 14:23

Conrad, Tadhg, or Atticus?

JacquelineLadyBugg · 28/07/2020 14:07

I hear Arthur and Jude quite a lot, (SE England). I know a 5 yo Ronan and a few Tobys, (not necessarily Tobias, but they might be).

I love Finbar! I also love Fergus, Oisin and Conan, if you are looking for more Irish suggestions.

Bobbiepin · 28/07/2020 13:27

Jason

Rosesarereds · 28/07/2020 13:22

I like most of your list apart from Hector (meaning puts me off) and Micah. My favourites are Roman and Quentin.

How about Reuben?

Lavenderblues · 27/07/2020 13:51

Some great names on your list, in particular Quentin, Aidan, Vincent and Orson. Although maybe Lorcan and Orson are a little similar?

Pantheon · 27/07/2020 12:42

Gabriel
Raphael

Pippilsngstrumpfie · 27/07/2020 11:10

From your list I really like Fabian, Quentin,Vincent and Orson.

I don't like Jude, Danny or Ryan.

Grufallosfriends · 27/07/2020 11:04

I like most of the names on your list, especially Quentin (biased as we have one Smile) and Orson.

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