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Brother for Sam and Henry

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barca123 · 15/02/2023 22:52

Totally stuck, trying to find a name for a third boy! Really wanted something one or two syllables, a bit more modern but not wild.
Considering:
Elliot - put off by it being 3 syllables
Noah - but we’re v atheist
Arthur - worried it’s all too old man/Tudor with Henry
Alexander - not super excited by Alex but feels safe.

Can’t use Finn, Leo or Oscar. Any ideas or thoughts welcome!

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rainbowstardrops · 17/02/2023 10:32

How about

Jules
Jude
Xander
Gabe

MotherOfHouseplants · 17/02/2023 10:26

OatFox · 17/02/2023 10:21

Joel.

Sorry, I've been watching a lot of The Last of Us.

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OatFox · 17/02/2023 10:21

Joel.

Sorry, I've been watching a lot of The Last of Us.

Heckythump1 · 17/02/2023 10:17

Toby? I have two girls, but Toby was top of our list if they'd been boys :)

Heckythump1 · 17/02/2023 10:15

I know brothers Sam, Henry and Joe!

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 17/02/2023 10:12

barca123 · 17/02/2023 09:11

I was seriously considering Theo until my in-laws said it means God and they think it’s too religious! I disagree but these things get in your head :)

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Never discuss the name until the baby is here and the decision is made!

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barca123 · 17/02/2023 09:11

Mumofgirls2017 · 16/02/2023 08:23

Love Arthur or Alexander with Sam and Henry. Other ideas

James
Jack
Theo
Thomas
Charlie
William
Benjamin
Edward
Joseph
Jacob
Max
Daniel

I was seriously considering Theo until my in-laws said it means God and they think it’s too religious! I disagree but these things get in your head :)

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barca123 · 17/02/2023 09:10

soundsofthesixties · 16/02/2023 16:16

David
Paul
Joseph
Lucas
Thomas
Edward
Nicholas
Max
Christopher- Kit
Marcus
Adam

Love Kit but not sure I’m brave enough!

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soundsofthesixties · 16/02/2023 16:16

David
Paul
Joseph
Lucas
Thomas
Edward
Nicholas
Max
Christopher- Kit
Marcus
Adam

blondeshoulderlength · 16/02/2023 15:38

Tom, Rory, Riley, Sebastian, Jobey, Joel, Sol, Lucas

Moosh18 · 16/02/2023 15:24

What about Ellis instead of Elliot? Or Edison instead of Edward? @barca123

FayCarew · 16/02/2023 14:48

Benjamin

Theoldwoman · 16/02/2023 14:46

Sam, Henry and Jude
Sam, Henry and Cole
Sam, Henry and Quade
Sam, Henry and Trey
Sam, Henry and Reeve
Sam, Henry and Reid
Sam, Henry and Shay
Sam, Henry and Dane
Sam, Henry and Lionel
Sam, Henry and Eaton
Sam, Henry and Fraser
Sam, Henry and Scott
Sam, Henry and Torin
Sam, Henry and Kurt
Sam, Henry and Jacques
Sam, Henry and Jonas
Sam, Henry and Blake
Sam, Henry and Chad

Everyonehasavoice · 16/02/2023 11:10

Lewis
Warwick ( pronounced like the city )
Leon
Edward
Monty

BanterEnjoyer · 16/02/2023 10:30

I also have a cousin called Ali short for Alistair. He is some bigwig accountant/Management Consultant and jets around Europe.

schnubbins · 16/02/2023 10:21

Ben

BridieConvert · 16/02/2023 10:16

treasurefoil · 16/02/2023 03:27

Joe- that was my best choice of boy name. Strong and simple.

Ally is not a nickname for alistair. Don't consider that at all. I love Ally but potentially only for a girl

Lots of Alistairs are nicknamed Ally!

user1492757084 · 16/02/2023 10:13

Lachlan
Gilbert

user1492757084 · 16/02/2023 10:09

Sam, Henry and ..
Thomas - Tom
Jack
Angus- Gus
Louis - Lou
George
Patrick
Wilbur

maddy68 · 16/02/2023 09:55

Oliver
James
Charlie

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barca123 · 16/02/2023 09:55

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 16/02/2023 08:38

I'm really confused by your reasons not to use Noah. It's literally the most popular name in the country so most people using it won't be Christian, and your atheism didn't stop you using Samuel?!

Peter? Long overdue a revival!

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Haha you’re probably right! I just think of the ark 😂. It’s def a possibility

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barca123 · 16/02/2023 09:54

Bigpinktrain · 16/02/2023 08:47

Sam, Henry, Leo?

Nathaniel/ Nate
Gabriel/Gabe
Christopher/Kit
Jeremiah/Remi

Leo is my fave but been vetoed, booo

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barca123 · 16/02/2023 09:53

Meandfour · 16/02/2023 08:52

@barca123 Jasper?

Henry, Sam & Jasper sound nice together.

Chester
George

I’m not sure if it’s a bit posh but a consideration!

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Meandfour · 16/02/2023 08:52

@barca123 Jasper?

Henry, Sam & Jasper sound nice together.

Chester
George

beachsandseaicecream · 16/02/2023 08:51

Dexter
Ethan
Elliott
Evan
Euan
Tobias
Gregory
Nathaniel
Hector
Lawrence
Isaac
Percy
Gabriel
Marcus
Miles
Julian
Owen
Caspar
Jasper
Jonathan
Christopher
Max
Aidan
Milo
Seth

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