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Help us pick a boy name!!

55 replies

zcy9079 · 14/01/2026 13:38

Our baby boy was born in late December, and we’re still struggling to decide a name!
We live in the UK, but not local, so this is where we could really use some help. We’re not always sure which names might have certain associations we wouldn’t be aware of!!
Here’s current shortlist. How do you rank them and any associations with them?

Lawrence (does it come across too serious?)
Rhys
Arthur
Levi
Felix (cat?)

Thanks!

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LeavesTrees · 14/01/2026 13:55

Lawrence - I like it. A doctor/Lawyer name.

Rhys - very common name with various spelling. I don’t like it, I find it boring.

Arthur - a bit boring, and a bit over used.

Levi - It’s up there with Tyler and Jayden. I don’t know how to say it politely, but it’s not a name I would use.

Felix - 100% a cat!

Out of your choices I would pick Laurence.

My favourite boys names are Nathaniel and Tristan, but you don’t have either on your list, so that probably doesn’t help!

stargirl27 · 14/01/2026 13:51

Rhys
Levi
Arthur
Clive
Lawrence

Emanwenym · 14/01/2026 13:49

Lawrence - 2 spellings, will be shortened, look up Laurence Fox.
Rhys - 2 pronunciations- the Welsh one (good) and 'reece' (not good)
Arthur - very popular. Gets said as 'Arfur' by some. (Arthur popularity)
Levi - jeans and murderer
Felix - cat.

Lollylavender · 14/01/2026 13:46

I like Rhys! Classic and not overused.

Felix is a well known brand of cat food in the UK. I really dislike it. I know one who goes by Fifi.

Arthur is overused

ImSweetEnough · 14/01/2026 13:40

Felix - very good name.
Arthur
Levi
Rhys

I like them all in this order.

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