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Baby name dilemma!

38 replies

Smushty14 · 25/07/2021 13:00

I'm now approaching the end of my pregnancy (scary stuff!) and we are still unsure about a name for our little man.

We are stuck between:
Arthur John Cross
George John Cross

I don't think any of those initials will cause problems but I'm not sure if George John flows (not that you say the middle name often). We can't change the middle name as that is a family tradition.

Also there is the George cross award 🤣

Help?

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Roonilwazlib1 · 25/07/2021 16:31

I prefer George to Arthur but I dont think George Cross is a good choice. George also doesnt flow with John although middle names arent used much day day to day so that probably doesnt matter so much.

So on balance I'd go for Arthur

MrsGilly1 · 25/07/2021 16:16

Other names that may work..

Alfie John Cross
Archie John Cross
Benjamin John Cross
Blake John Cross
Charlie John Cross
Daniel John Cross
Dylan John Cross
Edward John Cross
Elliott John Cross
Finley John Cross
Freddie John Cross
Hamish John Cross
Harry John Cross
Henri John Cross
Isaac John Cross
Jack John Cross
James John Cross
Joshua John Cross
Lewis John Cross
Lucas John Cross
Matthew John Cross
Mason John Cross
Max John Cross
Nathaniel John Cross
Nicholas John Cross
Noah John Cross
Oliver John Cross
Oscar John Cross
Parker John Cross
Rudi John Cross
Rueben John Cross
Samuel John Cross
Saul John Cross
Sebastian John Cross
Seth John Cross
Thomas John Cross
Tobias John Cross
William John Cross
Xander John Cross
Zachary John Cross

NuffSaidSam · 25/07/2021 15:59

You can't call him George Cross! George is a lovely name, but with that surname you have to go Arthur.

Also, avoid Victoria for a DD!

DoucheCanoe · 25/07/2021 15:46

Nevermind - it's Shawcross 🤦‍♀️

DoucheCanoe · 25/07/2021 15:44

Also - true crime fascinates me and I'm pretty sure there's a serial killer called Arthur Cross (in living memory) if that bothers you.

Wouldn't bother me but I know it might put some off!

Sally872 · 25/07/2021 15:39

Both nice names but I would also avoid George Cross, so Arthur John Cross is my preference. With another surname I would struggle to choose between them.

DoucheCanoe · 25/07/2021 15:36

I prefer George but not with John or Cross!

Noshowwithoutpunch · 25/07/2021 15:35

Arthur.
Don't like George and John together.

MrsGilly1 · 25/07/2021 15:33

I prefer George but you could break it up having 2 middle names such as..

George William John Cross etc X

piglet81 · 25/07/2021 13:51

Is Cross the surname or a second middle name? Please don’t call him George Cross!

Theoldwoman · 25/07/2021 13:49

I like George, but to me Arthur screams old man.

But if you must use John, then George doesn't really go.

daisypond · 25/07/2021 13:35

George is a better name but I wouldn’t have George Cross as a name. So, Arthur.

honeylou42 · 25/07/2021 13:01

Both lovely but Arthur has the edge 🥰