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Baby boy needs a name!

39 replies

Helpnamechoice · 13/08/2021 15:34

So our little guy has been with us a few weeks now and we still can't decide on his name. These are our top choices:

Eddie (full name Edward)
Max
William

He's quite a cheeky chap with a full head of hair. Both my husband and I are very indecisive people which is making this so hard. All the above sound great with his surname. We like Felix/ Arthur/ Rupert/ Otis as middle names. We also like Theo, Leo, George, Ollie but have ruled them out due to popularity and already knowing several kids with those names.

Please help or he may never get a name!

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Babydust13 · 16/08/2021 10:21

@Helpnamechoice

Max Arthur X
Love that
lolabeex · 16/08/2021 00:31

What about Maxwell? Max for short. Something a bit different

Helpnamechoice · 15/08/2021 23:01

Max Arthur X

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dthdx · 15/08/2021 21:41

@Helpnamechoice any updates??

dthdx · 15/08/2021 21:41

Eddie Felix

LouLikesLollies · 15/08/2021 09:12

Max is lovely!

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 14/08/2021 17:45

Edward Arthur is great.

Although Arthur might be linked to bears too.

Spondooliesforholibobs · 14/08/2021 13:00

William Otis
William Arthur

Depends on surname which one!

TatianaBis · 14/08/2021 12:56

Edward is my favourite of classic boys’ names.

AlexisFrank · 14/08/2021 10:38

Liam
Noah
Oliver
William
Elijah
James
Logan
Mason
Jacob
Ethan
My favorite is William

ShaunaTheSheep · 14/08/2021 09:52

Eddie is adorable

SheABitSpicyToday · 14/08/2021 09:43

We’re calling our boy Max :) due in November

BubbleCoffee · 14/08/2021 09:38

William Felix

HappyDaysToCome · 13/08/2021 22:25

We really need to see a photo to help us…

ElephantOfRisk · 13/08/2021 21:59

Elliot (Otti) William.

Helpnamechoice · 13/08/2021 21:59

Thanks all, that's really helpful x
Decisions, decisions...

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Noshowwithoutpunch · 13/08/2021 21:54

Not Edward Rupert, too many bears
Oh yes, in hindsight I agree.

Kat1112025 · 13/08/2021 21:50

Edward Felix or Max Arthur

MrsBertBibby · 13/08/2021 21:06

Not Edward Rupert, too many bears.

Edward Felix. Very good. Edward is a great name.

Love Max but not with those middles. Max Thomas? Max Robert?

William Otis (as long as your last initial won't give him bad initials) is good.

LoveMyBlanket · 13/08/2021 20:14

In order of preference:
Edward Arthur
William Otis
Max Rupert

Congratulations!

KineticSand · 13/08/2021 20:10

Edward is great and I also like Ned as shortening for it

Congrats!

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 13/08/2021 20:03

@22Bug

Definitely Edward Arthur! Absolutely beautiful
Nailed it. I absolutely love Arthur and would have used it if I'd had another boy, but Edward is lovely too and Eddie is very underused as a nickname these days, IME.
22Bug · 13/08/2021 19:55

Definitely Edward Arthur! Absolutely beautiful

Stevearnottsbeard · 13/08/2021 18:03

Edward is one of my favourite names and love the various nickname options. I would go with Edward arther or Edward william

positiveovernegative · 13/08/2021 17:29

I love Edward Otis
Edward is a great name as can be shortened to lots of options so when he's older his name can grow with him.