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Having twins and we have the girl's name picked but can't think of one for the boy

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northernmam · 02/06/2023 13:16

I am 23+2 with twins; a boy and a girl. We have our baby girl's name picked, she'll be called Poppy. But we cannot agree on a boy's name. His middle name will be Jack regardless, but can't think of a first name. Jack sadly isn't an option for his first name as my nephew is named that.

We liked Oliver but have gone off it.
We have mentioned Freddie briefly but neither of us love it. Same with Teddy.

Any suggestions are welcome 😊

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northernmam · 04/06/2023 13:41

Thank you for everyone's suggestions 😊 we also loved the name Arthur but it's the name of our other nephew who passed away 2 and a half years ago. Our eldest is Harry and his middle name is George so that's those two out too 😂 we did think of asking if my husband's brother would be okay with us using Jack too for a first name, but I don't think they'd be happy if I'm honest. We still have (hopefully) just over 13 weeks to decide on a name but it's nice to have some suggestions too.

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Hopefulhoney6 · 04/06/2023 13:00

My friends have Poppy and Freddie and I like the combo!!

Frederick Jack is also a good name.

but what about George, Charlie, Harry, Theo?

Mumofgirls2017 · 04/06/2023 07:34

Poppy and Jasper
poppy and rowan
poppy and harry
poppy and arlo
poppy and sonny
poppy and alfie
poppy and archie
poppy and frankie
poppy and billy
poppy and dylan
poppy and lucas
poppy and louis
poppy and alexander
poppy and liam
poppy and benjamin
poppy and samuel
poppy and max
poppy and oscar
poppy and leo

kenadams86 · 03/06/2023 23:37

I've got a poppy and Henry, so Henry is my suggestion.

Also like;

Sonny
Archie
Alfie
Jacob
Noah
Hugo
Stanley
Harry

leighh88 · 03/06/2023 23:19

Aster? Unusual but its another name for a flower, plus i think AJ's a nice nickname.

Twinsurprise · 03/06/2023 19:14

How about Alistair?

Koalasparkles · 03/06/2023 18:58

Coffeeandcrocs · 02/06/2023 14:00

I have a Poppy and a Reuben ( and a Freddie! )

Ah how strange! I suggested Reuben before I saw your post. Good choice!

Koalasparkles · 03/06/2023 18:56

Reuben/Ruben? Sounds nice with Poppy and goes well with Jack

Rtc12 · 03/06/2023 18:39

We have a Reuben and I would have had Luca if our second was a boy. Or lucas

Imisssleep2 · 03/06/2023 18:28

We struggled with boys names we had, Cassius, logan and dawson on our list and he ended up being Cassius Dawson

Hodge00079 · 03/06/2023 18:27

The first name that popped into my head was Peter

Maireas · 03/06/2023 16:01

Not Teddy, it's really very, very popular. Same with Noah. Also Albie.
Some less usual and good suggestions on here. I like James.

HoneybeesAndBluebells · 03/06/2023 15:48

I really like Rowan, always liked James as well.

Doone21 · 03/06/2023 15:19

Adam

Sueandstan · 03/06/2023 14:52

Angus
Luke
Jacob

SwedishDeathClearance · 03/06/2023 14:47

Poppy and Rowan would assume 2 girls as Rowan is a unisex name

UlrikakakaJ · 03/06/2023 14:43

Poppy and Sam are the names of the kids in the Mrs Boot’s farm stories if that matters.

I love the nature idea, Poppy & Rowan. Also maybe Poppy & Cedar, Poppy & River. Or a more traditional name with a nod to nature like Oliver (means olive tree) or Arthur (means bear).

Or if you like traditional names with maybe a modern nickname like Oliver or Teddy, how about William, Kit, Alfie.

Good luck with your twins!

Deerymama · 03/06/2023 14:19

If you wanted Jack as a first name have you thought about Jackson instead? There’s a fair few around but not masses.

I love Rowan though. It’s beautiful.

Awrite · 03/06/2023 14:09

Poppy and Alex. Perfect.

Also, AJ is a cool nn.

Floralnomad · 03/06/2023 14:06

Poppy and Silas
Poppy and Lucien
Poppy and Dominic

GloriousD · 03/06/2023 13:46

Gabriel

Joseph

Benedict

JustAnotherOpinion123 · 03/06/2023 13:39

Firstly well done on choosing your little girls name! I have a friend who has a Leo and a Poppy, love that it goes well together and Leo Jack is a good name. But also love the Arlo Jack suggestion too 😍

Sugargliderwombat · 03/06/2023 13:03

Poppy and Eddie. Poppy and Robin. Poppy and Rhys. Poppy and Harry.

zerosugarcola · 03/06/2023 12:55

poppy and leon
poppy and ashley

Songbird54321 · 03/06/2023 12:00

Albie was our boys name (we had 2 girls) which goes quite well with Poppy

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