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Classic but not super common boys name

278 replies

wishing3 · 06/12/2022 18:49

I like the sound and vibe of the name Alexander, but would prefer something less common. It doesn’t need to be really rare- I’d prefer it if everyone has heard of it. Something where there’s less likely to be lots in the class. Without meaning to offend others, not keen on names I think of as more trend-led/of the moment like Arlo/Albie/ Roman. Not keen on what I’d think of as cheeky chappy names like Ronnie/Alfie. Not keen on more 80s names I see suggested on theses forums like Simon/Peter/Thomas. Names like Vincent/Felix/Quentin bit too left -field for me. Like Laurence but can’t use.
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CockSpadget · 06/12/2022 19:35

I have a Daniel, and he was the only one all the way through juniors. He also loves his name.

Gwdihooooo · 06/12/2022 19:34

I have a Tom and a Seb. Neither are Thomas or Sebastian

eloquentsilence · 06/12/2022 19:34

Sidney
Sullivan

dancingqueen123 · 06/12/2022 19:33

Daniel /Danny
Franklin / Frankie
Anthony/ Ant
Dominic/Dom
Leonardo / Leo
Orlando / Lando
Felix

mum2jakie · 06/12/2022 19:33

Caleb or Zachary?

Minster2012 · 06/12/2022 19:31

Reuben?

asland · 06/12/2022 19:31

But saying that, we’ve only had 1 Alexander too :)

LaLuz7 · 06/12/2022 19:31

Victor

Minster2012 · 06/12/2022 19:30

Why not do Alexander nn Xander
We just went with xander as full name & get lots of compliments

asland · 06/12/2022 19:30

Elliot? I’ve worked in childcare years and only
come across 1 Elliot!

Dou8hnuts · 06/12/2022 19:29

dream28 · 06/12/2022 19:04

maybe Frederick?

I have a Frederick

lilachouse · 06/12/2022 19:29

Tristan
Duncan
Hugo

Cleopatra67 · 06/12/2022 19:29

Edmund. Not too unusual, plenty of shortenings, Ned, Ed, Eddie.

InTheFutilityRoomEatingBiscuits · 06/12/2022 19:28

Franklin
Jeremiah
Matthias
Benedict
Dorian
Edmund
Roland
Emile
Russell
Gregory
Ivor
Dustin
Duncan

NoelNoNoel · 06/12/2022 19:28

Jeremy

lilachouse · 06/12/2022 19:28

Giles
Samuel
Jacob
Benedict
Robert
Monty

thefiddlerselbow · 06/12/2022 19:28

Matthew
Michael
Robert
Joshua
Phillip

YesItsMeYesItsMe · 06/12/2022 19:27

Fred is pretty common IME.

I have a Joseph nn Jos and an Evan. Someone saw Jos’ name on a peg at nursery and named their new baby it 😄 ❤️ love that. I think they’re both perfect friendly names.

Also along the lines of Andrew, David? I know a young one. Davy is cute.

Tickledpickled · 06/12/2022 19:27

Christopher
Stephen
Robert
Mathew

sprinkleparty · 06/12/2022 19:27

Rufus

ContadoraExplorer · 06/12/2022 19:26

Fraser.

Was actually my top name but ended up not using it because I felt it didn't go with our middle name (family member that I really wanted to honour).

HairyToity · 06/12/2022 19:26

I see Fraser has already had a mention. Maybe Fergus?

I think it's fine to share a name with a grandad. John is a fab name.

Serp · 06/12/2022 19:25

Samuel
Francis

Elodie09 · 06/12/2022 19:25

Conrad. Easy to say, easy to spell and is a bit different.

Rebelmcstreettuff · 06/12/2022 19:24

Miles