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Roy for middle name

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Cbd333 · 04/07/2021 17:37

DH's (deceased) grandpa's name was Roy and he would love it as a middle name if we have a son. First name is going to be Caspar, so Caspar Roy. Do you think it can be pulled off or is it too 60s/70s/coronation st!? I know other people's opinions don't really matter, but I'm just interested to see what people think. Thanks!

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ILoveShula · 09/07/2021 19:45

Me too.
Much more meaningful than the filler middle names.

Some of my friends used the middle names for their DDs because the name was their grandmother's and sounded fresh again.

MumofSpud · 09/07/2021 19:23

Working in a school it always makes me chuckle that you can tell that 'most' children's middle names must be from a grandparent!
A child will have a modern / fashionable name and then their middle name is Roy /Barry /Colin / Linda / Pauline/ Barbara etc!

I think it's nice!

ILoveShula · 09/07/2021 19:16

Oh sorry, Cross-Posted.

That's a very nice name. congrats and a big Welcome to little Phoebe.

ILoveShula · 09/07/2021 19:15

Roya is nice and I think Vanessa is elegant and Ness a sassy nn. Should you be looking for a girl's name.

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Cbd333 · 09/07/2021 19:14

@MikeWozniaksGloriousTache yes, she's called Phoebe Margot Vanessa - the Vanessa after my mum x

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lobsteroll · 09/07/2021 19:12

Oh god sorry - should have read to the end first 🤣🤣 congratulations!!

lobsteroll · 09/07/2021 19:12

I think Casper Roy sounds really cool! Roy almost sounds like a surname in that instance.

Go for it, lovely way to commemorate someone.

ILoveShula · 09/07/2021 19:06

Congratulations!!
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MikeWozniaksGloriousTache · 09/07/2021 18:12

@Cbd333

After all that, I've had a baby girl! Thank you for your help in any case Smile
Congratulations on your baby girl!! Do you have a name for yet? Hope you’re both doing well Flowers
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Cbd333 · 09/07/2021 18:00

After all that, I've had a baby girl! Thank you for your help in any case Smile

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TotorosCatBus · 09/07/2021 13:26

I'm a fan of one syllable middle names like Roy, Ray etc
I think Roy fits the trend for "old man" names

ILoveShula · 09/07/2021 12:08

@PattyPan

Roy is fine. Royce and Royston are dreadful - Royston is a town in Hertfordshire. I think Ivan is better than Van. Otherwise people will ask what his middle name is and he’ll say van and they’ll think 🚚
I know a Royston and the name suits him. I have no idea if he has any connection with the nice little town in Hertfordshire.

I prefer Roy as a standalone name.

Councilworker · 09/07/2021 11:40

Royston is Roy Chubby Browns real name (It's actually Royston Vasey. That's why the town was called that in LoG and why he made a guest appearance)

PattyPan · 09/07/2021 11:36

Roy is fine. Royce and Royston are dreadful - Royston is a town in Hertfordshire.
I think Ivan is better than Van. Otherwise people will ask what his middle name is and he’ll say van and they’ll think 🚚

CatsArePeople · 09/07/2021 11:36

Love it. Have one right here Grin

BrutusMcDogface · 09/07/2021 06:26

Ivan sounds perfect to honour both of your parents ❤️

Roy is a name in my family and I absolutely think you should use it. Caspar Ivan Roy is perfect, and your son will have meaningful middle names.

peaceinourtime · 09/07/2021 06:21

I like it and can for sure be used as a first name too.

PennyDreadful66 · 08/07/2021 15:02

I have a Louis Roy and I like it as a middle name, go for it :)

EllaBlaire · 08/07/2021 15:00

I’m not sure about Van, it sounds like part of the surname instead of a name in it’s own right.
Ivan is a nice idea to include part of your mother’s name. An alternative would be Ness.

Chilldonaldchill · 08/07/2021 09:04

Caspar is great. I don't love Roy as a name but as a middle name to honour someone it's fine.
Caspar Ivan Roy flows better than Caspar Roy Ivan in my view but Ivan is a great idea. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Cbd333 · 08/07/2021 08:36

@Marty13 my dad's name is Ian so actually Ivan is rather nice as it has both of their names in there!

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Marty13 · 08/07/2021 02:56

I think Van is fine. If you're unsure you could also go with Ivan.

The only potential problem with Van is if people assume it's part of his last name.

kieronsmum · 08/07/2021 02:44

sorry about the loss of your mum

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Cbd333 · 07/07/2021 23:44

Thank you for all your responses, think we'll go with Roy. Now for the really tricky bit - my amazing mum died in December and I'm desperate to honour her. Her name was Vanessa and I love 'Van' as in Dutch to be descended from. What are your thoughts? Caspar Roy Van surname.

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kieronsmum · 06/07/2021 16:09

yes nice name

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