Is Oliver.... boring??

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blueberry23 · 12/01/2023 21:11

It is literally the ONLY name that DH and I remotely agree on for DS2.

Neither of us love it.

We have an Alfred which we love love loved.

I feel like we are settling for Oliver as we have nothing else rather than because we love it which makes me sad.

I do like it... just don't love it 😫😫

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AllyCatTown · 12/01/2023 21:20

I’ve not met many Olivers so not boring to me though it’s one of those names which is much more popular in England compared to Scotland.

I quite like it. I wouldn’t say it’s boring but it’s not out there and exciting either.

watchfulwishes · 12/01/2023 21:20

It is a nice name. It is very, very popular.

nappiesandcontracts · 12/01/2023 21:19

So boring. But it'a horses for courses. You'd probably hate my DC names!

CastleTower · 12/01/2023 21:19

It's nice. I don't actually know any small children or babies called Oliver (plenty in their 20s and 30s).

I wouldn't let popularity put me off a name tbh.

MolesOnPoles · 12/01/2023 21:18

It’s fine. No one is going to dislike it.

But honestly, I’m sure you can do better! If you’re after classics - George, William, James all seem less common to me (not checked the stats).

Keha · 12/01/2023 21:15

Maybe a bit boring but boring also is solid, classic etc. Despite it apparently being really popular I don't know many at all. What else is on the list?

Haus1234 · 12/01/2023 21:13

It’s very popular, which is for a reason (it’s classic! Oli / olly is a nice nickname!).

However, you might be able to find one you do love? What’s top of your list / your DHs list?

MissingMoominMamma · 12/01/2023 21:13

It’s quite a common name now. Alfred is more unusual.

KangarooKenny · 12/01/2023 21:12

I like it.

Sleepyquest · 12/01/2023 21:11

Sorry but yes

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