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sunflowerroad · 29/07/2021 12:58

Hello!

We are expecting our second child next week but really struggling with a name.
It will be a boy. Our first sons name is Jacob. Surname is Bell
We have close family/friends with the names Toby, Joshua. Freddie, Frankie Arthur, Benjamin, George, Charlie, Lucas so can't really choose any of those.
We cant seem
To agree on a name. I offer suggestions the DH rejects them but doesn't offer any alternatives. (Typical!) Hmm
Names I like (that DH doesnt)
Sebastian, Jonah, Wilbur, Teddy (although probably too popular at the moment)

Would love some more name suggestions, in hope that theres one we both like!

Thankyou

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Samanabanana · 02/08/2021 09:00

Some great suggestions here OP! How about Felix? I'm also struggling to decide on a second boy's name so I feel your pain. We're several years behind everyone else with our second baby so all the good names are already taken!

30degreesandmeltinghere · 02/08/2021 08:50

I know brothers Jacob and Joshua..

Elspethelf · 02/08/2021 08:48

Here is my list, my husband hates everything so you may as well try them out!
Tomas
Miles
Ellis
James
Mars
Lewis
Evan
Owen
Banks
Soren
Eamon
Eames
Aaron
Frederick
Perry
Edwin, Ned for short
Graham
Jai
Oxford
Kit
Rohan

sunflowerroad · 31/07/2021 22:02

@ActonSquirrel

I love Sebastian and Jonah shame your husband doesn't.

I have to say no offence intended but I don't understand Teddy and the popularity. You're naming a person not a soft toy.

Where's your teddy, Teddy?

Luke? Mark? John? Joseph?

So true! Especially when my son Loves his teddies!
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ActonSquirrel · 29/07/2021 23:32

I love Sebastian and Jonah shame your husband doesn't.

I have to say no offence intended but I don't understand Teddy and the popularity. You're naming a person not a soft toy.

Where's your teddy, Teddy?

Luke? Mark? John? Joseph?

Buttercup54321 · 29/07/2021 23:03

David
Miles
Quinten
Leighton
Jaxon
Vincent
Fraser
Dexter
Marshall
Lewis
Lucas
Marlow
Zachary

sunflowerroad · 29/07/2021 22:00

@poodlepip

Same with my partner! I have a few more weeks though to plan. He has vetoed - Leo, Jesse, Ted, Douglas, Rory, Seth, Finlay, Hugo, Remy

I vetoed Ethan, Kai and today he said Keanu (😆 I did try to take him seriously finally suggesting something but had to say nope/!)

Good luck!

🤣 keanu is certainly an interesting one! Haha

Hope we both come Up With names soon!x

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poodlepip · 29/07/2021 21:46

Same with my partner! I have a few more weeks though to plan. He has vetoed - Leo, Jesse, Ted, Douglas, Rory, Seth, Finlay, Hugo, Remy

I vetoed Ethan, Kai and today he said Keanu (😆 I did try to take him seriously finally suggesting something but had to say nope/!)

Good luck!

sunflowerroad · 29/07/2021 20:23

@User0ne

Why don't you just wait until you've met them? It might also focus your husband's mind.

I can sympathise with his apathy. Names just weren't a thing for me until all my DC were born (and I'm the mum).

Jacob had no name for 4 days... was hoping to be more prepared this time 🤣
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sunflowerroad · 29/07/2021 20:22

@toolazytothinkofausername

Alexander Graham
🤣📞
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ILoveShula · 29/07/2021 20:08

Are there any names that your DH likes?

How about Euan?

Havanalily1806 · 29/07/2021 20:06

Blake
Cooper
Miles
Sawyer
Rafferty
Roman
Sutton
Remy
Carter
Rowan
Griffin
Rohan
Nico
Arthur
Archer
Asher

Bimblybomeyelash · 29/07/2021 19:09

Samuel
Rory
Angus
Finlay
Nathaniel

toolazytothinkofausername · 29/07/2021 19:01

Alexander Graham

Immaculatemisconception · 29/07/2021 18:58

Alexander
Luke
Edward
Caspar
Lawrence
Nathaniel
Oliver
William

dementedma · 29/07/2021 18:57

Sebastian
Matthew
Simon
Laurence
Silas

BasiliskStare · 29/07/2021 18:57

William or John ( who could be Johnny ) ?

All best to you whatever you choose

User0ne · 29/07/2021 18:56

Why don't you just wait until you've met them? It might also focus your husband's mind.

I can sympathise with his apathy. Names just weren't a thing for me until all my DC were born (and I'm the mum).

bloominglovelyorange · 29/07/2021 18:55

Tristan
Nathan
Vincent
Laurence
Wilfred

lancslass17 · 29/07/2021 18:52

Put all your options on pieces of paper and let Jacob choose. Or wait till he is born see what he looks like.

EJM87 · 29/07/2021 18:50

Jacob & Harrison
Jacob & Ethan
Jacob & Reggie
Jacob & Lennie
Jacob & Mason
Jacob & Luca
Jacob & Colby
Jacob & Roman
Jacob & Ezra
Jacob & Jasper
Jacob & Arlo
Jacob & Blake
Jocab & Eilas

PaolaDiLorenzo · 29/07/2021 15:17

Ethan
Dylan

sunflowerroad · 29/07/2021 15:13

@NameChange30

You're clearly very fussy if you don't like ANY of the suggestions! There are loads of good' uns!
Blush
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35andThriving · 29/07/2021 15:10

Russell
Michael
Mitchell
Eugene
Gareth
Nathaniel

MrsGilly1 · 29/07/2021 15:02

Ezra?

Jacob and Ezra Bell? X.