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Gregory, George, Theodore, Nicholas or Sebastian? Help!!!

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ThatLilacExpert · 19/12/2024 23:36

I’d like a name for my baby boy that is stylish, sensible, doesn’t have thousands of this name in his classroom in the UK, and most importantly, doesn’t have a bad association or funny connotations (like Piercing Albert or Willie William that sort of thing)
I’d appreciate any sensible opinion and insights. So far I like Gregory, Nicholas, Sebastian, Theodore and George. I am struggling to decide as I find these names so elegant and distinctive. Please help!

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MumonabikeE5 · 19/12/2024 23:50

They are all good names. Gregory is nice.

Georgie743 · 19/12/2024 23:48

Agree Greg isn't very nice. The rest are lovely and classic. Theordore / Theo / Ted / Teddy is super popular so avoid that if you don't want several in his year at school.

iPreferBooks · 19/12/2024 23:47

Confused228 · 19/12/2024 23:40

Can't picture a Greg under about 50 years old.

This ^

First thing that springs to mind when I think of Greg, is that main character in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He also isn't very nice.

The other names listed are much better (imo)

Stichintime · 19/12/2024 23:41

Don't like any of them except for Nicholas. Do know loads though, of all ages, from months old to in their 50s.

Confused228 · 19/12/2024 23:40

ThatLilacExpert · 19/12/2024 23:39

@Confused228 What is wrong with the nickname Greg?

Can't picture a Greg under about 50 years old.

Confused228 · 19/12/2024 23:39

They are all quite common apart from Gregory (for good reason imo)

ThatLilacExpert · 19/12/2024 23:39

Confused228 · 19/12/2024 23:38

Can't imagine calling a baby "Greg"
The rest are fine.

@Confused228 What is wrong with the nickname Greg?

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Confused228 · 19/12/2024 23:38

Can't imagine calling a baby "Greg"
The rest are fine.

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