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Strong boy names -SBCU

59 replies

Junebug22 · 03/07/2022 07:56

Hi everyone,

We had our baby boy on Thursday morning and while he was a lovely, (unexpectedly!) chunky 8lbs, he’s had to stay in the Special Baby Care Unit due to issues with his oxygen levels and “sleepiness” and has had quite a few tests done. We were already struggling to think of/agree on names but now that he’s here and having a tough time, I feel like he needs a “strong” name. My favourites throughout pregnancy had been Robin and Teddy and while I still love them, I just don’t think they suit him now.

Wondered if anyone has any suggestions? I hate that he’s in SBCU and only known as “Baby Surname”. It feels so impersonal when all the other babies have their names up on the board.

Thanks in advance!

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Louise0701 · 03/07/2022 22:04

I always felt Jack is a strong boys name.
Congratulations and I hope you are home with your son soon.

elliejjtiny · 03/07/2022 22:00

Ezekiel means God will strengthen
Matthew means gift

resm · 03/07/2022 21:55

Ronan
Conor
Christopher
Luke
Dominic

PollyPeeves · 03/07/2022 20:57

Congratulations on your baby boy OP! 🥳
Lachlan or Lauchlan are great
I loved Lachlan for a boy but couldn’t use it due to our surname 😭
Also like
Max
Alexander
Leo
as strong names.

I hope you get him home with you soon!

Kindofcrunchy · 03/07/2022 14:58

I have a Robin and he's the strongest toddler I've ever met 😂 I think people grow into their names and make them their own, regardless of what they mean. No such thing as a "strong" name really!

UrsulaPandress · 03/07/2022 14:53

Peter

minipie · 03/07/2022 14:47

Ah mine was in SCBU for a while, it’s hard. Take care of yourself, one day at a time.

I love Robin and Teddy. You could have Robert with Robin as a nn, or Edward with Teddy. Personally I would stick with the name you love and not let these days define him.

Saying that there are some great suggestions here and I will add Leo to the mix. Get well soon little lion.

Phyllis321 · 03/07/2022 14:41

Alexander (the Great)
Robert (the Bruce)
William (the Conqueror)
Stanley (= stone/ rock)
B
Sending love to your LO.

clpsmum · 03/07/2022 14:31

Junebug22 · 03/07/2022 09:59

Thanks everyone! These are giving us lots of ideas and a good distraction from all the worrying.

@clpsmum we’re in Scotland 😊

Lauchlan is a good strong name. There's one in my family and he lives up to the name, he is brilliant!!! Congratulations on his arrival and hope you get him home soon. Let us know what you decide on xx

BackT · 03/07/2022 12:37

Personally I see Teddy as a strong name.

Is after all for a bear! Plus they are often the rock and support of people who need them.

Edward with option of Ted or Teddy later?

KeeefBurtain · 03/07/2022 12:32

Leonard (Lenny)

It’s my 5 year olds name. It means lion hearted. He’s the strongest, bravest boy and suits his name well.

Luredbyapomegranate · 03/07/2022 12:32

Mlexapet · 03/07/2022 08:23

Robert - it is strong and timeless. Got great nn like Robbie and Rob. It means 'bright fame'. My 2 went without names for about 3 weeks each, also known as 'baby surname' in the hospital and 'baby no name' at home. We took time to choose the right names for them. Take all the time you need to choose the right name for him - congratulations 💐

Yes I like Robert - V underused

Robin is a traditional nn also

congratulations and hope all goes well

Underhisi · 03/07/2022 12:30

I think Edward too. He can be Teddy whilst he is little but has a strong classic name and other nicknames to choose from when he is older.

RuthW · 03/07/2022 11:01

Edward. A good strong name and you can call him Teddy later if you wish

Original poster
Junebug22 · 03/07/2022 09:59

Thanks everyone! These are giving us lots of ideas and a good distraction from all the worrying.

@clpsmum we’re in Scotland 😊

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Enko · 03/07/2022 08:47

Conrad - Brave Council

Kane. Fighter

Congratulations

clpsmum · 03/07/2022 08:44

Where are you? If in Scotland how about Lauchlan it means warrior
Ethan means strong
Phoenix self explanatory
Gabriel means strong
Drew means brave
Lenny means as brave as a lion
Louis means great warrior
Kane means hero
Wyatt means little warrior

Ducksurprise · 03/07/2022 08:42

Congratulations hope he is home soon

Ducksurprise · 03/07/2022 08:41

Christopher (nn Robin)

Alexander

Saul

UsernameIsHarderThanBabyName · 03/07/2022 08:40

Victor, Vincent, Ray, Leo

GeorgiaGirl52 · 03/07/2022 08:37

Dominic
Xavier
Christian

Caspianberg · 03/07/2022 08:36

Edward Robin ( Teddy)

Mumofgirls2017 · 03/07/2022 08:24

I love Teddy but if he needs a strong name; things that come to mind are

Rex
magnus
apollo
leo
max
victor
vincent

orherwise a classic name is quite strong?

edward (could nn teddy)
jack
john
william
henry
george
david
thomas
jacob
Arthur

Palavah · 03/07/2022 08:23

Peter - the rock

You could give him a strong middle name and call him whatever you like as first.

Or Edward - good solid name - NN Teddy

IVFdreams2021 · 03/07/2022 08:23

Gabriel - means god is my strength

Ethan - strong, safe

Wyatt - brave at war

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