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Middle name help

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 20:12

We aren't finding out the gender of our final baby, but we have shortlisted first names. However we're really struggling with middle names 🙃 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - and opinions on the first names we've chosen (we haven't decided on the top name for both genders!)

Our shortlisted first names are:

Girls
Beatrix (Trixie)
Nox
Reign

Boys
Bexley
Knox
Huxton

Thanks in advance 😁

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SaffieSoph · 06/11/2020 13:58

Trixie Reign is a lovely name.

Boys names - what about Hendrix? Or Hudson?

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 06/11/2020 13:06

Beatrix (Trixie) - nicest of your list but prefer Bea as a NN
Nox - really no!
Reign - Raine is better

Bexley - I don’t hate it but I don’t like it
Knox - awful
Huxton - awful

MikeUniformMike · 06/11/2020 12:56

I suggested middle names.
I've seen Beatrix Raine upthread.

BabyG123 · 06/11/2020 12:54

@TashP92 I'm starting to think people misread your post too.

I don't think anyone's suggested middle names 🤣

Good luck.

And spell it how you wish! I wouldn't say boy or girl for either ways of spelling it unless your a Kardashian fan!

Flymetothestars · 06/11/2020 10:24

Roxanne

Huxley
Dexter
Axel

formerbabe · 06/11/2020 10:23

The thing is in real life when you tell people your dcs name, they won't say anything negative to you out of politeness. However, on here people will tell you the truth about what they think...it might feel harsh but it is probably quite a good indicator of what people in real life will be thinking but won't say.

MikeUniformMike · 05/11/2020 22:57

OP, I meant some people can be offensive and say things like 'that's a ridiculous name' or similar to your face.

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 22:51

@BabyG123

I don't recall OP asking for a opinion on the names she likes.

I hate it when people do this!

Anyway OP

Beatrix is traditional so I'd go like like Rose as a middle name.

As it is shorter I'd go for a longer middle name but also a 'out there name'

Reign the same as above although I quite like Reign Elizabeth or is there a elder relative you can take the name from?

Bexley James is nice but I'd be aware if the initial BJ!

Knox And Huxton I'd go for one of these

www.pampers.com/en-us/pregnancy/baby-names/article/unique-baby-boy-names

Good luck and ignore the haters!

Thank you! Although I set myself up saying I was open to opinions.... although not to be annihilated!! Halloween Angry

I like Elizabeth with Reign (although open to spelling it Raine).

Definitely can't inflict BJ haha!

Thank you for the support Grin

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BabyG123 · 05/11/2020 22:43

I don't recall OP asking for a opinion on the names she likes.

I hate it when people do this!

Anyway OP

Beatrix is traditional so I'd go like like Rose as a middle name.

As it is shorter I'd go for a longer middle name but also a 'out there name'

Reign the same as above although I quite like Reign Elizabeth or is there a elder relative you can take the name from?

Bexley James is nice but I'd be aware if the initial BJ!

Knox And Huxton I'd go for one of these

www.pampers.com/en-us/pregnancy/baby-names/article/unique-baby-boy-names

Good luck and ignore the haters!

Oneandabean · 05/11/2020 22:43

Emerson is lovely for a boy and uncommon

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 22:22

@MikeUniformMike

Reggie is fine. I know a little Reggie. Never thought about twins.

People can be twats OP.

They really can... there's a polite way for people to say they dislike something
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MikeUniformMike · 05/11/2020 22:09

Reggie is fine.
I know a little Reggie. Never thought about twins.

People can be twats OP.

formerbabe · 05/11/2020 22:05

Roxanne with nn Roxy

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 22:05

@Biscuitsneeded

If you like X names, how about Xavier, Xander, Xanthe, Alexia, Alexa, Lexie, Lex, Alex, Xena, Pixie.. ?
Oh I like Pixie!
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Biscuitsneeded · 05/11/2020 22:01

If you like X names, how about Xavier, Xander, Xanthe, Alexia, Alexa, Lexie, Lex, Alex, Xena, Pixie.. ?

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 21:58

@33goingon64

Beatrix or Knox. The others don't seem real to me (Nox?? Bexley???). Have you thought of Xanthe for a girl? Or Xander for a boy?
All names are from baby name lists.
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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 21:57

@MikeUniformMike

TashP92, you don't but the comments you are getting on here is what your child will get all his or her life. I imagine you have a perfectly normal name and have no idea of what getting comments about your name is like.
Maybe not about my name, no. But I have had many comments regarding other aspects of my life. It's only in recent times that people have become so critical of name association. I have a family member called Reggie - not one person has ever commented on the fact he has the same name as a Kray twin... it's just getting ridiculous tbh
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formerbabe · 05/11/2020 21:56

Bexley - Heath as a middle name

Grin

Borough
Council
Village

Would all be lovely middle names for Bexley too

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 21:55

@mathanxiety

Raine would also be nice as a mn for Beatrix.
I like that - it sounds lovely together Smile
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MikeUniformMike · 05/11/2020 21:51

TashP92, you don't but the comments you are getting on here is what your child will get all his or her life.
I imagine you have a perfectly normal name and have no idea of what getting comments about your name is like.

CabernetSoWhat · 05/11/2020 21:47

Beatrix for a girl.

Back to the drawing board for a boy.

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TashP92 · 05/11/2020 21:46

Yes I'm aware Nox is associated with noxious gas to most people - but is a name we like. Same as Bexley (Heath) is a town. I really don't understand this whole thing about name association to people and places 🙄

The 'x' association isn't on purpose, just happens to be names we like. Our other children have less popular names also. I made the mistake of our eldest son being called Tyler and there are SO many Tylers around.

The only other names that were close to top 3 are Aida for a girl and Emerson for a boy.

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Harvey3 · 05/11/2020 21:37

You are aware Nox commonly refers to a poisonous gas?!

AnnaSW1 · 05/11/2020 21:33

I only like Beatrix.

Nox/Knox just makes me think of Amanda Knox so I wouldn't use that.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 05/11/2020 21:32

You like your Xs don’t you.

Oxted
Lynx
Ibex
Halifax
Exxon
Oxford

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