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Brother for Violet!

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DollyParton2 · 27/11/2020 14:25

Would appreciate thoughts on our favourite boys names please:

Front runners:
Dylan
Lewis

Also like:
Charlie (but don't like overly popular- i.e. top 20 names so this counts that out?)
Fraser
Caspar
Cameron

Thanks! x

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DollyParton2 · 30/11/2020 08:42

Thanks all so much. Seems Fraser is the most liked?
Those saying Lewis is really popular, I’ve come across no boys in DDs nursery or school and it was only 99 last year, so I wouldn’t count out for this reason.
Lewis seems really marmite though. It’s still probably my favourite eek! I think it’s between Lewis, Fraser & Dylan.

I love Caspar but DH not so keen. On here in past it’s got some negative comments?

Love Sebastian but 2 close friends have boys called this so couldn’t.

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DeeandraReynolds · 28/11/2020 10:34

@40weekswithno2

Fraser is the nicest I think.

The reason Scottish, Irish & welsh names are often seen as 'naughty boy/girl' names in England is pure xenophobia I'm sorry to say.

Agree.

Although for some reason Fergus, Patrick and Rory people tend to see as 'posh'.

emilybrontescorsett · 28/11/2020 09:54

Dylan

Chilldonaldchill · 28/11/2020 09:45

I perceive Dylan and Lewis as very popular, particularly when you consider all the Dillons, Dolan's etc and all the Louis (some of whom pronounce it like Lewis).

Violet and....
Dylan - boring and I don't really like it
Lewis - I know lots and I try to like it but I just don't. I love Louis though (pronounced the French/normal way) and I think that would sound great with Violet
Charlie (but don't like overly popular- i.e. top 20 names so this counts that out?) - the only ones I know are teenagers but maybe it's still popular? I quite like it though I prefer Charles
Fraser - I think this is stunning and goes really well with Violet. My only caveat would be that the one I know (he's an adult) gets very annoyed when people pronounce it Frasier and apparently lots do
Caspar - love love love
Cameron - really like. Only David Cameron puts me off but that's probably not a reasonable response

ButterMeUpScotty · 28/11/2020 09:12

I only like Lewis, but Oliver sounds lovely with Violet if you’re expanding the list.

Scarby9 · 28/11/2020 09:00

Weirdly, my first thought on reading your title was Angus - Violet must give off Scottish vibes for some reason.
All your choices work well and are lovely names.

Pigletpoglet · 28/11/2020 08:57

I also like Huw. Goes beautifully with Violet.

40weekswithno2 · 28/11/2020 08:52

Fraser is the nicest I think.

The reason Scottish, Irish & welsh names are often seen as 'naughty boy/girl' names in England is pure xenophobia I'm sorry to say.

MercyBodle · 28/11/2020 01:58

From your list I like:
Fraser
Caspar
Charlie
Lewis

Eleanora8 · 28/11/2020 00:08

I really like Dylan with Violet.

DeeandraReynolds · 27/11/2020 23:56

@UmmH

Am thinking of Viola and Sebastian from Twelfth Night.
Ah that might be why!!!

Had not read the responses when I gave mine.

DeeandraReynolds · 27/11/2020 23:55

For some reason Sebastian came into my head immediately!

Lewis is considered a naughty boy name I believe, but I like it. I considered it for DS.

We also considered Sebastian and these:

Fergus
Rory
Angus
Hamish
Gregor

elpth · 27/11/2020 23:39

The talented and amazing Tim Minchin's kids are called Caspar and Violet. Just saying Grin

UmmH · 27/11/2020 23:11

Am thinking of Viola and Sebastian from Twelfth Night.

UmmH · 27/11/2020 23:10

How about Sebastian?

Wrennie24 · 27/11/2020 22:58

Benedict
Dominic
Gabriel
Freddie
Harris
Rory

CloudPop · 27/11/2020 22:44

Indigo

TheVanguardSix · 27/11/2020 22:40

I like Felix and Violet
Or Frederick (Freddie) and Violet
Rex and Violet
Otis and Violet

AgathaTabathaBagatha · 27/11/2020 22:37

Fraser/Frazer. Looks fab paired with Violet!

Takebackthepower · 27/11/2020 21:52

Lewis is pretty overused no? I dont think any of those names go with violet tbh... absolutely love the name violet, really beautiful choice (on a sidenote) Smile

pilates · 27/11/2020 21:30

I only like Lewis

NoNarniaBecauseLipstick · 27/11/2020 21:12

For me, Fraser, Cameron and Lewis are all unlikeable boys I was at school with. In Scotland.

I really don’t like Dylan.

So from your list, that leaves Caspar. Or how about Rupert, Rufus, Felix, Miles, Jasper?

emptyplinth · 27/11/2020 21:05

They're all nice and all go well with Violet.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 27/11/2020 21:03

Oh, I forgot about the name fitting with Violet, all your choices work okay, but strangely I like Charles or Casper best with Violet - I think because they feel of similar vintage style to Violet for me.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 27/11/2020 20:58

Lewis is nice enough (much prefer this over Louie sound), but I like Dylan the best - although it's fairly popular in Wales. You might also like Owen, Evan or Macsen if you like Dylan?
Fraser is nice too but feels very Scottish to me, so may be slightly odd if you don't have Scots heritage?
Charles is fine, but Charlie as a given name is too popular.
Caspar has spelling issues, and may be on the rise/getting trendy.
Dislike Cameron sorry (too surname for me, even though Fraser and Lewis are also surnames!)