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What favourite unusual boy names?

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NewBabyonboard · 22/02/2023 11:52

Looking for inspiration
What is ur fav list of unusual boy names

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Reddahlias · 27/02/2023 20:03

Please remember that your child has to go to school and bullying WILL happen if the name is too unusual. Your child will have to get a job when they're an adult too. Your child lives with that name for the rest of their lives not you.

Actually please remember that everyone wants and deserves a name that easily identifies them. Being one of 3 Steves or one of 4 Harrys is no fun. Having a great memorable name is a wonderful gift!

P.s. the only name that I've ever heard teased is Willy/William and still loads the f parents choose it.

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NewBabyonboard · 27/02/2023 19:48

DollyParton2 · Today 11:17

RP2211 please also remember that to just play it safe and dump a bog standard, boring, plain, heard everywhere a million times, several kids in same class all called that same name - on your kid can also be seen as cruel for that child. Dare to be a LITTLE different! Let you child have it’s own name, rarely heard that helps them grow as special, unique individuals and contrary to what you say rather than result in bullying most kids know aspire to and wish their parents also had a bit more imagination.

Exactly well said 👏

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DollyParton2 · 27/02/2023 11:17

RP2211 please also remember that to just play it safe and dump a bog standard, boring, plain, heard everywhere a million times, several kids in same class all called that same name - on your kid can also be seen as cruel for that child. Dare to be a LITTLE different! Let you child have it’s own name, rarely heard that helps them grow as special, unique individuals and contrary to what you say rather than result in bullying most kids know aspire to and wish their parents also had a bit more imagination.

CakeRattleandRoll · 25/02/2023 17:46

Osian (although more common in Wales)
Taliesan
Silas
Cyrus
Alistair
Isaiah
Robert
Beckett
Jago
Jowan

mastertomsmum · 24/02/2023 08:38

Caszekey · 24/02/2023 08:36

Quote one example where someone attacked you, or reflect on why you feel the need to be a victim on a name thread perhaps?

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Just stop now, for goodness sake already

Caszekey · 24/02/2023 08:36

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Might be due a comeback after the cat movie

Caszekey · 24/02/2023 08:36

mastertomsmum · 22/02/2023 23:40

If that is what you think, then think it

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Quote one example where someone attacked you, or reflect on why you feel the need to be a victim on a name thread perhaps?

User6761 · 24/02/2023 00:00

Sholto
Nairn
Ivo

Welfast · 23/02/2023 10:15

Gordon. Think it's due for a come back

PurBal · 23/02/2023 06:58

Benedict
Laurence

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/02/2023 06:56

Eliezer

gettingalifttothestation · 23/02/2023 06:38

Todd

mummabubs · 23/02/2023 05:06

Thorin (used name in Scandinavian countries, better known here for Tolkien connection).

keeprunning55 · 23/02/2023 04:23

Otto

Elspethelf · 23/02/2023 03:33

@lilyborderterrier I think Hal is lovely!

Elspethelf · 23/02/2023 03:31

My child’s name is on this list ;)

Geo
Oxford (nn Ox)
Mars
Banks
Brooks
Lowen
Perry
Cliff
Sid
Lenny

DustyDood · 23/02/2023 02:25

Perbuck
Mortnip
Huthy
Graftin
Faaaaaaj
Kinwooz
Labnil
Sagax
Chup
Basin
Keith

Clarice131 · 23/02/2023 01:37

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Theoldwoman · 23/02/2023 00:09

Ayrton
Fox
Wade
Reeve
Reid
Torin
Jacques
Kalman
Shay
Rex
Grayson
Lincoln
Lionel
Luca
Uriah
Zion
Knox
Kingston
Regan
Balin
Yagan

LadyGAgain · 23/02/2023 00:06

Quinn

namechanged221 · 22/02/2023 23:59

Claude
Pelleas
Jean

mastertomsmum · 22/02/2023 23:40

Caszekey · 22/02/2023 23:26

But literally no one has been mean to you!

Someone said your names weren't that unusual. Perfectly benign comment. You replied with "Is that comment necessary????"
Two of us commented Theo wasn't unusual (it REALLY isn't) and you claim you're being ATTACKED!

Seriously, take a deep breath and let it out slowly ....

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If that is what you think, then think it

Yahyahs22 · 22/02/2023 23:39

NewBabyonboard · 22/02/2023 21:16

Yahyahs22 · Today 20:32

Cassian

Not heard Cassian before that's going on my list !!!! Love it🙂

It's my 10 month old boys name ☺️ his older brother has a slightly unusual name too. If you like star wars, it's from there!

Caszekey · 22/02/2023 23:28

whatsMyNameAgainwhatsMyNameAgain · 22/02/2023 22:33

Cuthbert

Oh reminds me

Horatio
Cornelius

Cuthbert was the first tree(baby tree) I grew from an acorn. True fact.

Caszekey · 22/02/2023 23:26

mastertomsmum · 22/02/2023 23:12

Other people being unfriendly. I’m not saying I’m bothered I’m just saying be nice

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But literally no one has been mean to you!

Someone said your names weren't that unusual. Perfectly benign comment. You replied with "Is that comment necessary????"
Two of us commented Theo wasn't unusual (it REALLY isn't) and you claim you're being ATTACKED!

Seriously, take a deep breath and let it out slowly ....

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