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Fraser or Cole

36 replies

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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Buzzer3555 · 06/01/2025 21:30

We have a Fraser and love it
. Be prepared for it being misspelled Frazer and Frasier.

Yeah my nephew is Fraser and he is constantly called Frasier.

shoopshoopdedoo · 06/01/2025 22:16

Fraser

Atlasvue · 06/01/2025 22:07

Fraser

Waggytail · 06/01/2025 22:01

Fraser is nice but Fraser Smith sounds a bit like a generic firm name to me. I think Cole Smith sounds more like a person

beachesblue · 06/01/2025 21:58

I'm also leaning more towards Fraser, it's always been the only one I quite liked since the beginning and that we both agree on (but just don't love it as much as my first sons name yet), it's only really the past week that I'd been considering Cole too.

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MiddleAgedDread · 06/01/2025 21:52

Fraser

Moreteaandchocolate · 06/01/2025 21:48

Fraser is my favourite.

Buzzer3555 · 06/01/2025 21:30

We have a Fraser and love it
. Be prepared for it being misspelled Frazer and Frasier.

Guineapiggiesmalls · 06/01/2025 21:23

Love Fraser. Great name, not too popular either.

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 06/01/2025 21:12

Fraser is a lovely name, and better with Smith I think.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 06/01/2025 21:12

Sonny always sounds like a generic nickname to me - a bit like Buddy, so is not my cup of tea.

But both Fraser and Cole are very nice. I slightly prefer the sound of Fraser but due to the heritage of the name, I’d maybe assume some Scots links if that matters (not saying that you couldn’t use it without though).

Whereas for Cole, I’d have no expectations of heritage but because of the obvious meaning I feel like it would suit a lad with dark hair and eyes best - can’t imagine it on a fair, blue eyed blond for some reason🤣

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