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Rio or Cruz

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yhyh · 24/08/2020 19:43

Honest opinions please! Rio or Cruz for a boy. My DP really hates them but I really like them... I like unusual but not really out there names. So names that you just rarely hear of, would love some other suggestions if you have any Grin

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Bouncingbelle · 29/08/2020 02:51

I like Rio. Flynn is good too.

What about Malachi?

Soonbechrimbo · 29/08/2020 00:08

What about Theo?

Sounds similar to Rio for you but more of a classic me for your partner. Most people have heard of it and know how to spell it but it's not overly common (not in top 10 names etc) either.

Amusicalinterlude · 28/08/2020 20:17

Both make me picture an Hispanic gangster type in an American series/film. The type that would be fiercely loyal and protective of their loved ones but wouldn't think twice about killing anyone else who looked at them the wrong way. They'd wear lots of jewellery and be covered in tattoos.

CaffiSaliMali · 28/08/2020 14:25

I know a lovely little lad called Rio so I don't mind it too much.

Emry looks a bit like you missed the S off Emrys.

I like Flynn, and Finn. You seem to like quite short names:

Ethan
Caleb
Arlo
Jude
Jonah
Roman
Max
Rex
Dexter
Ezra
Elias
Seth
Idris
Zach
Leon
Leo

tornadoalley · 28/08/2020 10:30

Chavvy to me.

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/08/2020 22:28

Flynn is nice. Phin or Finn is too. Phineas is great if you want a long version.

BlueJag · 27/08/2020 20:42

I'm Mexican and I'll never name a child Cruz because we see it as a burden to carry. I'm not sure how it became popular as the connotation is quite negative.
There are better names for a gorgeous baby.

EggyPegg · 27/08/2020 19:36

If your DP is unsure, it doesn't matter what we think. He needs to love it too.

Flynn translates across all ages reasonably well, but I'm not a fan of picking a name because it's 'cute'. Yes, you're naming a cute baby. That will one day be a 45 year old man.

BigusBumus · 27/08/2020 19:22

We have a Devin (male) in our family. The spelling of Devin is the usual one i thought?

What about Acer or Tate?

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yhyh · 27/08/2020 19:12

Okay so I have a new one for the mix since we can't agree on the others!
How about Flynn ?! DP says he's unsure but I think it's quite cute! Thoughts?

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chubbyhotchoc · 27/08/2020 14:16

Leo is better

Inching · 27/08/2020 10:33

What would put me off Cruz (other than the connotations of organised fun on a large boat and looking for sex in parks) is that in the Spanish of Spain (rather than, say, Latin America), it would be pronounced 'Crooth', rhyming with 'Ruth'.

willitbetonight · 27/08/2020 10:26

Lots of snobs on here. My kids all have very traditional "English" names but I don't think Rio or Cruz are particularly out there. Maybe watch good girls and be sure you still like Rio! It's not like Chardonnay for example where it is a bit naff to name after a grape. I work in a very traditional professional industry. It's very international and people have all manner of names some of which leave you unsure how to pronounce. It's really not a problem and I've never been or seen someone being judgmental. Of the two I prefer Rio but your DH needs to like it too.

ballsdeep · 27/08/2020 10:24

Horrible names. They won't age well. I agree with your dh

Ameanstreakamilewide · 27/08/2020 10:23

I'm not keen on your suggestions, OP, but I took to Devan instantly.

My brother and his wife had similar wranglings when their daughters were born!

formerbabe · 27/08/2020 10:16

I agree they're not unusual. They're both quite 'cool' names...I definitely consider them to be names that footballers wives would choose but that doesn't mean they're not nice. We're in London and no one would raise an eyebrow at hearing names like that.

OohKittens · 27/08/2020 10:12

These aren't unusual names. We live rural in pembrokeshire and in my daughter's class there are three Rios! Also about 10 others in the school and quite a few called cruz. Including one of the siblings of a rio.

CharismaticVic · 27/08/2020 10:08

They both sound like made up names but if I had to pick I'd say Rio as it seems more rounded off than Cruz.

AwkwardPaws27 · 27/08/2020 10:07

How about:
Caleb
Dante
Ezra
Elijah
Zeke (Ezekiel)
Nate (Nathaniel)
Roman

LittleRa · 27/08/2020 10:02

How about Rui?

itsjakeandamy · 27/08/2020 10:01

Sorry that didn't work. I know a few boys called Edan but mostly spelt that way instead of Eden.
Rio and Cruz just sound very footballer (does anyone else have a Cruz other than the Beckhams?) and very 90s as well.
Emry looks unfinished. Emryn might work better.
Leon would work well maybe?

itsjakeandamy · 27/08/2020 09:59

I know a few boy Eden's

BurtonHouse · 26/08/2020 18:00

What about Devon?
Also like Ethan, Max, Rex, Ralph, Cory and Blair

Tavannach · 26/08/2020 04:13

I like Rio and Eden. Cruz is a girls' name in Spain (unless your surname is Beckham).
Jenson?

sunyla · 26/08/2020 03:34

Love both!

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