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AnEnglishCircedee · 09/10/2025 09:45

Shop90 · 08/10/2025 01:10

We are due our first baby - a baby boy in mid November but we are really struggling with names.
The middle name is going to be George after my dad.

Our top name was Archer, but when I told my mum, she quite angrily said it wasn’t a real name and I should be using Archie, as Archer sounds stupid. So it has put a spanner in the works and now we regret telling her our front runner.

The rest of our list includes:
Wilf
Charlie
Otis
Hugo
Seb (Sebastian)
Tobie (Toby)

We don’t want anything too out there but also don’t want anything too common. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated.
Middle name George.
Surname starts with a W if that helps.

Thank you :)

Hugo is my favourite. I’ve never been keen on occupational names , Archer , Mason etc

Eenameenadeeka · 09/10/2025 08:54

She doesn't get to veto it, so I'd still go with Archer, there's nothing wrong with the name. A similar sound could be Arthur, Arthur George sounds quite lovely. But I think you should go with Archer and just don't discuss it with her (or don't tell her whatever you pick until baby has arrived and is named)

Menopausalyak · 09/10/2025 08:42

My DS is called Lee. My "darling"M pulled a face and said it sounded like wee!! It just made me more determined that that would be his name 😉😉

FlubandSlub · 09/10/2025 08:24

Shop90 · 08/10/2025 01:10

We are due our first baby - a baby boy in mid November but we are really struggling with names.
The middle name is going to be George after my dad.

Our top name was Archer, but when I told my mum, she quite angrily said it wasn’t a real name and I should be using Archie, as Archer sounds stupid. So it has put a spanner in the works and now we regret telling her our front runner.

The rest of our list includes:
Wilf
Charlie
Otis
Hugo
Seb (Sebastian)
Tobie (Toby)

We don’t want anything too out there but also don’t want anything too common. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated.
Middle name George.
Surname starts with a W if that helps.

Thank you :)

Archer sounds like a job title to me but it's your child your choice. I love Charlie for a boy. What about Arlo?

Snakebite61 · 09/10/2025 07:15

Shop90 · 08/10/2025 01:10

We are due our first baby - a baby boy in mid November but we are really struggling with names.
The middle name is going to be George after my dad.

Our top name was Archer, but when I told my mum, she quite angrily said it wasn’t a real name and I should be using Archie, as Archer sounds stupid. So it has put a spanner in the works and now we regret telling her our front runner.

The rest of our list includes:
Wilf
Charlie
Otis
Hugo
Seb (Sebastian)
Tobie (Toby)

We don’t want anything too out there but also don’t want anything too common. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated.
Middle name George.
Surname starts with a W if that helps.

Thank you :)

Charlie isn't too bad. I would instantly dismiss the rest. And she was right about Archer.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 09/10/2025 05:09

I like Oberon / Obie

3luckystars · 09/10/2025 05:09

I hope you learned your lesson not to tell anyone your names.

User0311 · 09/10/2025 05:05

Otis George would be beautiful I love both names

sittingonabeach · 09/10/2025 05:04

I don’t particularly like Archer but it isn’t awful. Not sure it goes with George

Why the Tobie spelling. Your child wouldn’t thank you for that, having to spell it out and correcting people all the time

needapokerface · 09/10/2025 04:24

What about Jaxon George it flows really well and sounds strong , or maybe its just my Scottish accent 😁

If you really love Archer use it, your mother had her chance of naming a baby when she had you, it's your turn now

Thepossibility · 09/10/2025 04:04

Archer George is a lovely name. I would think Archer sounds more like a name than Archie which sounds more like a nickname to me.
My tip is- stop discussing names with people. Choose the name you want and announce when the baby is here, that usually quietens the haters a lot. No name you discuss will be loved by everyone and it just takes the shine off your joy.
I finally learnt my lesson by baby no. 3.

user1492757084 · 09/10/2025 03:03

Archibald George W
Alistair George W
Archer George W

ShesTheAlbatross · 09/10/2025 00:36

Oh honestly, just ignore your mother!

MsSmartShoes · 09/10/2025 00:26

tte best thing is not to talk about your name choices with anyone else.

me24x · 09/10/2025 00:25

My mum didn’t like either of the choices I had for DD or DS and we went with names she didn’t like (yes both times!), because she had her chance to name her children, this was ours..She now says how she can’t imagine them being named anything different. Your baby, your choice. Your mum will adjust, I promise! I also ditto what a pp said about regretting not sticking with your choice, you really will

BeaLola · 09/10/2025 00:00

As others say your baby your name ...of course next time you see your Mum you could tell her you've taken her thoughts on board and are considering Norman or Balthazar but can't decide on which one ....

TiggerSnoozer · 08/10/2025 23:52

If you don't like Archie, don't go for Archer as he will be called that by some people (or choose it himself). But otherwise, don't let anyone put you off the name you love. It's unusual but I reckon it would grow on family members.
Sebastian is a good name too.
Dominic is in a similar vein.
And if you're looking for slightly more left field then I'm currently warming to Arlo as a name.

Tdcp · 08/10/2025 23:42

My colleagues sons name is Archer, it really suits him. It's your baby, if you like the name then use it, your mother has had her time naming her babies.

OSTMusTisNT · 08/10/2025 23:41

It wouldn't be my choice as I keep picturing Jeffrey Archer but you pick whatever is your favourite. Your Mum will get used to it so quickly and not be able to imagine him with a different name.

My DS's name was the most popular that year (annoyingly) but my Mum thought it was a bit too out there 😆.

Names, except for the timeless classics, always raise an eyebrow with the older generations as they run on generational cycles. I think all the current popular names are either too wacky or super old fashioned as I was naming my kids 30 years ago.

Ponderingwindow · 08/10/2025 23:35

This really should get covered in the first appointment. Avoid alcohol, deli meats, and telling anyone the names you are thinking about.

Just use the name you like and shut down any attempts at a nickname.

PurpleChrayn · 08/10/2025 23:31

Call him Archer!

BambinaCucina · 08/10/2025 23:26

Stuff that. He's your baby, and she already got to choose your name.

Sparkleandshiney · 08/10/2025 23:18

Archer is a real name. Sorry but your mum is being stupid. It was our top choice if we were to have a boy, or Forbes. Just stick with Archer it's a great name.

GiveDogBone · 08/10/2025 23:16

Your mother doesn’t get a veto, she gets to advise. If you want Archer go for it.

On your others:

Wilf - no, Boris Johnson called one of his (many) kids with Carrie that. Would be a dealbreaker for me.
Charlie - very common name, also there was a footballer in the 70s I think called Charlie George.
Otis - they make elevators. Also the really dumb character in the Christopher Reeve superman movies.
Hugo - too posh. Also if your surname is Wells, would be HG Wells.
Toby / Tobie - a wet version of Hugo,

Seb, I like. Would be my top choice.

Righteouswarrior · 08/10/2025 23:05

I like the name Hunter. It has a similar sort of meaning to the name.