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Boys name preference

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HollyB33 · 14/11/2024 16:38

We found out we are having a boy!! Can I please have opinions on which way round you prefer this name?

Arthur Rowan
Rowan Arthur

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Waterboatlass · 17/11/2024 18:38

Rowan Arthur

ClicketyClickPlusOne · 17/11/2024 18:28

Rowan Arthur

The other way the Rs run into each other, and it might sound like Arthur Owen

pixie12 · 17/11/2024 17:40

I'd go with Rowan Arthur

sel2223 · 15/11/2024 15:50

FayCarew · 15/11/2024 11:15

Only in your accent.

Arthur Rowan sounds like Arthur Owen.

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Haha maybe, I can only speak for my own accent

Arthur Rowan sounds like Arth-Eh Rowan so doesn't roll into each other like it would in your accent

sel2223 · 15/11/2024 15:47

MerryMarys · 15/11/2024 14:09

It's more like Arth-eh

What? I've never heard Arth-UR pronounced as Arth-EH Confused

Oh really? Yes, that's how it would be pronounced where I'm from, we tend to drop the R' quite a lot

MerryMarys · 15/11/2024 14:09

It's more like Arth-eh

What? I've never heard Arth-UR pronounced as Arth-EH Confused

FayCarew · 15/11/2024 11:15

sel2223 · 14/11/2024 19:37

Must be a regional accent thing as where I'm from the 'R' on Arthur would be almost silent

It's more like Arth-eh

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Only in your accent.

Arthur Rowan sounds like Arthur Owen.

HairyToity · 15/11/2024 09:33

Both nice names. Keep saying the first name with surname, and go with the one that sounds best.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 15/11/2024 09:26

Potentiallyplausible · 15/11/2024 07:27

I really don’t like either. Rowan is a girl’s name to me - I only know girls called it. Arthur is just a bit dreary.

Are you in Scotland? While as a nature name it is unisex, Rowan is definitely more popular for boys elsewhere in the UK than for girls.

Potentiallyplausible · 15/11/2024 07:27

I really don’t like either. Rowan is a girl’s name to me - I only know girls called it. Arthur is just a bit dreary.

MerryMarys · 15/11/2024 06:38

Rowan Arthur flows much better

I don't like the sound of both Rs running into each other with Arthur Rowan

BoleynMemories13 · 15/11/2024 06:09

Both are nice name individuals, so I would consider the flow and initials with the surname.

YourDenimUser · 14/11/2024 20:38

Arthur is nicer (and less likely to be misheard for Roman with an M (Roman has become So popular in last few years))

EmiliaRuusuvuori · 14/11/2024 20:33

Rowan Arthur is nicer and flows better.

user2848502016 · 14/11/2024 20:29

I think both are lovely. Rowan a little more unusual probably so less chance of there being another one in his class when he starts school!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 14/11/2024 19:49

Rowan Arthur. I love a nature name anyway and Rowan has a nice sound (similar to classic Owen). Arthur is okay but I’m not sure I’d risk the nn Art/Artie as I don’t think it’s very nice personally.

sel2223 · 14/11/2024 19:37

mathanxiety · 14/11/2024 19:34

Rowan Arthur flows really well.

The Rs run into each other with Arthur Rowan.

Must be a regional accent thing as where I'm from the 'R' on Arthur would be almost silent

It's more like Arth-eh

Daisybuttercup12345 · 14/11/2024 19:37

Rowan Arthur.
Unless your surname begins wit a letter T.

mathanxiety · 14/11/2024 19:34

Rowan Arthur flows really well.

The Rs run into each other with Arthur Rowan.

FayCarew · 14/11/2024 19:30

He'll be Rowan Surname or Arthur Surname. If your surname is something like Kershaw, Rowan will get teased.

Attelina · 14/11/2024 19:29

Arthur Rowan

jackstini · 14/11/2024 19:25

Rowan Arthur
Or Rohan Arthur

FayCarew · 14/11/2024 19:21

What's the surname? Watch the initials. ART is better than RAT Smile

Firsttimebabymummy · 14/11/2024 19:20

Both lovely.
Personal preference is Rowan first.

sel2223 · 14/11/2024 19:08

Of those combinations, Arthur Rowan sounds better but I do also like the name Rowan.

The only Rowans i know are little boys.....or Rowan Atkinson....I wouldn't consider it a 'girly' name at all

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