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Names like William

36 replies

boysnameideasneeded · 26/11/2023 21:24

We’re having a boy and we both love the name William. We feel like we can’t use it because it’s used extensively as a middle name in both sides of the family. We haven’t totally decided against it but we’re struggling to think of other ideas to broaden the field. What other names do you like that have a classic feel like William? We’re not set on it being a super popular name, though William is at the moment.

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SpringIntoChaos · 26/11/2023 21:48

Another vote for Robert - a fine sounding, strong name 🥰

pocketblocket · 26/11/2023 21:32

I absolutely love Daniel and all of its diminutives.

Oganesson118 · 26/11/2023 21:32

My friend had a Robert because she wanted a strong traditional name. When she had her second I thought "I bet she calls him William" and so she did! So I'll suggest Robert.

PurBal · 26/11/2023 21:32

Henry!

PurBal · 26/11/2023 21:31

William, Robert, Alexander, Edward, John, Adam, James.

embolass · 26/11/2023 21:31

Just use it !! Your baby your choice.

MissHavershamReturns · 26/11/2023 21:30

Peter, Edward

discombobulaty · 26/11/2023 21:29

Thomas. Edward. Daniel. Oliver. James.

ThelmaBorden · 26/11/2023 21:28

William is a fine name - as is Robert

WhenSheWasBadshewasawesome · 26/11/2023 21:27

William, William, Henry, Stephen, Henry, Richard, John, HEY!
Henry, Ed, Ed, Ed, Richard, three more Henrys join our song!

WhenSheWasBadshewasawesome · 26/11/2023 21:26

William, William, Henry, Stephen, Henry, Richard, John, HEY!
Henry, Ed, Ed, Ed, Richard, three more Henrys join our song!