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Middle name - Griffin

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cupoftea84 · 08/08/2020 13:43

Is Griffin too odd for a middle name?

Just curious too know if we're setting the child up for teasing and odd looks or if it's cool and interesting.

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Mashingthecompost · 22/08/2020 18:44

It's cute. There's a UFC fighter called Forrest Griffin though so avoid that first name (unless you really like him).

Daphnise · 14/08/2020 18:22

Griffin is good!

GoshHashana · 10/08/2020 11:16

I really like Griffin!

DemDem94 · 10/08/2020 11:05

I love the name Griffin. Works well for a middle name and a first name. Think I’d prefer it as a first name though.

noideaatallreally · 09/08/2020 10:15

I like it. If you are not sure, but like the sound of it, how about Gruffydd - a great old Welsh name, or Griffith - the longer version of Griff, as in Griff Rhys Jones?

MikeUniformMike · 09/08/2020 10:06

Just make sure that Firstname Surname sounds good, because that is what he'll be called most of his life.

I was at school with someone with the middle name Griffin and I thought it was cool. He was usually called by his full name - think something like David Griffin Smith.

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cupoftea84 · 08/08/2020 16:15

Thanks I feel naming a child is such a huge things especially cos I like my own name so much.

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MikeUniformMike · 08/08/2020 14:59

It's fine. You might wish to avoid it if your surname starts with Dor.

Whatsyourflava · 08/08/2020 14:59

Great name! Why not use it for first name

ipodtherforipoor · 08/08/2020 13:59

My DS15 is Griffin as his first name. He likes it. No teasing.... except when I took him to the Harry Poter Studios and made him stand by the big door and took a Instagram #GriffinDoor - that annoyed him!

DramaAlpaca · 08/08/2020 13:48

No, I like it. It's perfectly OK for a first name too. I love Griff.

charlaz · 08/08/2020 13:47

@Cherrybakewellll that made me laugh

Cherrybakewellll · 08/08/2020 13:46

Please tell me the first name is Peter?

Rachel247 · 08/08/2020 13:44

What could possibly be tease worthy about Griffin? Confused

I can see how a William might get called Willy, but I cannot see any obvious teasing with Griffin.

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