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Oscar?

37 replies

Namegame5000 · 23/02/2022 10:29

Second baby boy due in a couple of weeks and we think we are set on Oscar.

I really like it but it seems to be quite a Marmite name. Every time I say it, I have a tiny niggle that it’s not right but we can’t find a name we prefer.

What is your initial reaction to Oscar? I know it was very popular/over done but I’ve never actually met one, so the popularity doesn’t really bother me.

Thanks xx

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bagelsandcheese · 23/02/2022 12:50

It's a lovely name. Only one in my sons year at school

ladygindiva · 23/02/2022 12:42

Love it, it's great. Only one in dcs school year so not crazy popular. If you're not sure how about these names I think have a similar feel
Austin
Oliver
Arlo
Otis
Orson
Aston
Anton

Freddie456 · 23/02/2022 12:41

Oh sorry, just seen that popularity isn’t an issue. In that case, my only comment is that it is a lovely name Smile

Freddie456 · 23/02/2022 12:40

Nice name but very popular in SE London at least. 50% (3) of the boys on my nct group in 2020 were named Oscar.

DSGR · 23/02/2022 11:52

Love it

Sunnyday321 · 23/02/2022 11:31

Really nice name .Sadly doesn't go with our surname, so couldn't use.

CoffeeBeansGalore · 23/02/2022 11:29

Lovely name.

SpicePumpkin · 23/02/2022 11:24

Oscar is the 7th most popular boys name in the UK so I don't think it's popularity has dropped down that much. Saying that it's a great name and names are popular for a reason. I love it.

Twizbe · 23/02/2022 11:14

It's nice. It was very popular about 10 years ago but seems to have dropped a bit.

Tbh, wait now until he's here. It might be the perfect name for him or it might not.

irishfarmer · 23/02/2022 11:10

I love it. It's a great name.

barbrahunter · 23/02/2022 10:37

I think it's lovely - suits a little boy and a man.

nutellingyou · 23/02/2022 10:35

It's a lovely name. I know two 5 and 11 - both great kids.