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Can’t find a boys name I like ☹️

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Cuppasoupmonster · 28/12/2022 20:54

I like James but it’s also a little bit insipid. Also like George but I can’t use it for various reasons, ditto Jack. I suppose I like traditional names that aren’t too posh or ‘geeky’. Any ideas ladies? I also like Leo but DH doesn’t.

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Rockandgrohl · 28/12/2022 22:11

DC1 has one of your three names you like in your OP, if DC2 had been a boy she would have been Seth or Miles

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Cuppasoupmonster · 28/12/2022 22:07

Charlie, Henry, Thomas, Harry, Jacob, Jack, William, George, Max and Alex all in the family already 🤯

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Mumofgirls2017 · 28/12/2022 22:06

Henry
oscar
william
jude
joshua
joseph
jacob
luke
harry
charlie
theo
alexander
thomas
edward
arthur
max
zack

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Cuppasoupmonster · 28/12/2022 22:03

Thanks some good suggestions here. I like Patrick and Frank but DH doesn’t. He said I like ‘east end hard-man names’ Confused

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Rudolfthepurple · 28/12/2022 22:03

Wilfred
Arthur
John
Sam(uel)
Louis
Fred
Ben(jamin)
Toby/Tobias
Peter
William

maddiemookins16mum · 28/12/2022 21:58

Alec
Luke
Matthew
Andrew

MissyB1 · 28/12/2022 21:55

I have a Joel, I’ve always been so glad I chose it.
Other suggestions;
Thomas
Patrick
Rowen
Benjamin
Jonathan

Kmwa · 28/12/2022 21:49

Some different to the already suggested. I too am expecting my second boy and I am between 3 of the listed names below.

Cian
Aaron
Shane
Liam
Cuán
Ronan
Ryan
Levi
Luke
Sean

BellePeppa · 28/12/2022 21:37

BellePeppa · 28/12/2022 21:37

It sort of means weak, bland, a bit ‘wet’. That’s my interpretation though and not the dictionary’s (which I haven’t looked up).

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Assuming you mean insipid and not the typo?

Ringaroundtheroses · 28/12/2022 21:37

Nicolas
Toby
Frederic/k
Jacob
Miles
Ethan
Maximilian
Ralph
Theodore
Charlie
Rowan

BellePeppa · 28/12/2022 21:37

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 28/12/2022 21:30

Can I embarrass myself and ask What does inspid mean.

Alexander.
Thomas
Charlie
William.
Benjamin
Christopher
Andrew
Arthur
Ethan

It sort of means weak, bland, a bit ‘wet’. That’s my interpretation though and not the dictionary’s (which I haven’t looked up).

AuraBora · 28/12/2022 21:36

Totally relate to this. Had no probs at all choosing a name for DD (4) but the pool for boys seemed so small. We had just a few on our shortlist for our DD born 6 months ago, in the end we went for Henry. I do like it and it suits him, but there are LOTS of Henrys around...
I really like Alexander but husband want keen, Sebastian another favourite but didn't go well with our surname.

bellamountain · 28/12/2022 21:32

I really like Evan it's been mentioned a few times here, shame I won't be having any more.

Also:

Joseph (Joe / Joey)
Luke
Daniel

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 28/12/2022 21:30

Can I embarrass myself and ask What does inspid mean.

Alexander.
Thomas
Charlie
William.
Benjamin
Christopher
Andrew
Arthur
Ethan

Piggleton · 28/12/2022 21:30

I nearly chose James but went with Jamie

RosesAndHellebores · 28/12/2022 21:29

Nicholas
Patrick
Michael
William
Julian
Philip
Thomas
Peter
Stephen
John

FleasNavidad · 28/12/2022 21:26

James is the best! Love it

Babyroobs · 28/12/2022 21:26

I love Joel. Wish I had considered it more carefully for any of my 3 boys.

Whatdayisitalexa · 28/12/2022 21:25

James is a great name...as is Joseph. Joel is a little less traditional but lovely Imho

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Cuppasoupmonster · 28/12/2022 21:24

Jellybean2023 · 28/12/2022 21:20

We are in the same boat.
I like Edward but it won't go with our surname.
Henry is another one.

I'm traditional and boring, but also finding it hard to decide!

DD was much easier there’s so much choice for girls. I prefer more traditional for boys names but so many are taken in our family already, and although I ‘like’ a few I don’t really love any of them.

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Hohofortherobbers · 28/12/2022 21:22

Vincent is a great name, Vince, Vinny

whatsoccuringnow · 28/12/2022 21:22

Leon
Roscoe
Joel

BlackFlyChardonnay · 28/12/2022 21:20

William
Ewan
Oliver
Max
Rory
Laurie

Jellybean2023 · 28/12/2022 21:20

We are in the same boat.
I like Edward but it won't go with our surname.
Henry is another one.

I'm traditional and boring, but also finding it hard to decide!

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Cuppasoupmonster · 28/12/2022 21:19

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 28/12/2022 21:17

Montgomery.

Due a comeback, surely? It’s a fabulous name.

Well my son won’t be the one bringing it back lol! 😱

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