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Fraser or Cole

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beachesblue · 06/01/2025 21:03

These 2 names are the only 2 I have on my list for DS2. Really struggling this time round. Ive been through countless baby name lists and none jump out of me. So it's probably going to be between these 2, which do you prefer? Surname is Smith. DP also likes Sonny (which I think is ok on its own) but I think Sonny Smith just doesn't sound right, it sounds a bit like a cartoon character to me. Help, I'm running out of time!

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KayEmAy · 14/01/2025 21:22

Cole by a mile

Maxorias · 12/01/2025 23:39

I don't like Fraser although I know MN loves it. It sounds very surname-y to me, and a bit try-hard.

Cole is nice but I'd prefer Colin on the birth certificate. Colin Smith has a nice ring to it.

Bienemaias · 12/01/2025 23:01

Cole Smith sounds better than Fraser Smith

Pemba · 12/01/2025 12:37

Fraser seems dated, I prefer Cole.

LostMyLanyard · 12/01/2025 11:58

Fraser is great. When I hear Cole I immediately think about Cole from Charmed (who turned out to be a demon, but was incredibly good looking 🤭). I think Fraser Cole Smith is a strong name...distinguished.

Please don't call your child Sonny! He will be an adult one day...it's a ridiculous name (even on a child!)

RuthW · 12/01/2025 11:48

Fraser Smith is best from your choices

WhineAndWine1 · 12/01/2025 11:37

@Globusmedia I'm fully aware of that but it is a surname before it's a first name.

Mirabai · 11/01/2025 19:44

Fraser. I don’t even like Cole as a middle name tbh. With a London accent it’s Cowl which is ugly.

Globusmedia · 11/01/2025 14:48

WhineAndWine1 · 07/01/2025 21:22

Fraser is a surname so it would be a no from me.

It's absolutely a first name as well. Very common one in some parts.

Enko · 08/01/2025 07:39

hardchoice as 3 good names. I think I marginally prefer Cole with the surname but all 3 are great names.

marshmallowfinder · 08/01/2025 07:38

Cole is awful and Fraser is nice.

clarrylove · 08/01/2025 07:08

Cole Smith sounds like an occupation so I would definitely go for Fraser. Or some other similar suggestions- Findlay, Murray, Felix, Angus.

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 07/01/2025 23:06

The only thing with xyz Cole Smith, and i realise it's quite a dated reference - it reminds me of Anna Nicole Smith.

devongirl12 · 07/01/2025 23:01

Fraser.

I've only come across Cole recently, and usually as a dogs name.

Is it an established?

Too much like coal for me.

Moreteaandchocolate · 07/01/2025 22:51

Fraser Cole Smith sounds good to me!

moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 07/01/2025 22:02

Unfortunately I have known individual really annoying children with both of these names, but ignoring those associations, I think I like Fraser better out of the two.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 07/01/2025 21:52

Fraser Cole Smith sounds fine, but is there no other family name that has meaning to you like your first son’s middle name? His Dad’s name or the other Grandads name? Your Mum’s maiden name? An uncle or brother? I always think it’s lovely to use family names as middle ones- as it’s a nice link to the family tree.

WhineAndWine1 · 07/01/2025 21:22

Fraser is a surname so it would be a no from me.

kate592 · 07/01/2025 20:53

Fraser Cole Smith is good. I prefer Fraser as the first name as when I hear Cole it makes me think coal. It flows much better with Fraser first too - and if your older one has a middle name i would definitely give the younger one one as well.

Buzzer3555 · 07/01/2025 20:48

Fraser Cole Smith sounds good

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beachesblue · 07/01/2025 20:27

Thanks all for your opinions. At the moment Fraser is the lead name although not 100% set yet. Next question - does Fraser Cole Smith sound silly/not go? I can't decide. It's just my first son has a middle name which is after my dad so I assumed I should give this baby a middle name too but considering we've found it difficult to find a first name I'm not sure if we should even give him one as it won't really have any meaning like my first sons.

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PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 07/01/2025 18:44

Fraser.

Newgreensofa · 07/01/2025 18:42

Fraser. My nephew is a Fraser and it's such a lovely name. Yes you get the occasional "Frasier" but on the plus side I've never heard it abbreviated.

Sk1sk0 · 07/01/2025 18:37

I like both but prefer Fraser slightly

HugoYorway · 07/01/2025 14:40

Fraser. As pp, some will say Frasier.
Sonny will be a man one day.