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I can't muster any enthusiasm for any names

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milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 06/09/2008 20:56

Expecting a DS next month (have a DD already), DH and I can't agree on names. Lost enthusiasm and can't find anything I really love - some I would be ok with but I haven't found any with that wow factor...sigh...

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Grumpalina · 06/09/2008 21:34

Love, Love, love Rueben and Jude and Joshua as I already have one!!!

bethdivine · 06/09/2008 21:33

I think Scarlett and Jude sound good together.

I'm guessing Rhett is out of the question??? - I actually like this and suggested it to DH - he nearly went for it as didn't know gone with the wind.

jellybeans · 06/09/2008 21:27

I like these out of your list

Ethan
Leo
Theo
Joseph
Joshua
Lucas

Also like

Nathan
Jacob
Ryan
Sean
Jake
Zac
Niall

TheNaughtiestGirlIsaMonitor · 06/09/2008 21:22

Yes Fabio that is the middle ground I had to find. But I don't think John or Peter goes with Scarlett!

Something classic, but not mainstream, there are lots of those names.

I think gus is the new max, and bruce is the new Gus! Victor is the new Oscar! Richie is the new Archie. Those names would really come to life on a gorgeous toddler. He'll make the name his own, and make it cool.

FabioBadAssCat · 06/09/2008 21:18

There is a name that will appeal to the traditionalist and also the woman who wants her ds to have a name few other boys have:

John.
Jonathan if you want to get fancy.

TheNaughtiestGirlIsaMonitor · 06/09/2008 21:15
  1. Ethan - too mainstream with your DD's name
  2. Leo - love this one.
  3. Finn - Nice but a bit soft. Your boy#'s name would be softer than your girl's name! I like finbar or Fintan better.
  4. Oscar - ok, but really predictable now. I think Victor is stronger, braver!
  5. Theo - Nice, but like Finn, a soft boy's name next to a strong girl's name.
  6. Jude - I like this one.
  7. Reuben - I likd this.
  8. Lawrence - Love Lawrie, and Lorcan which is gaelic for Lawrence.
  9. Elijah - I don't like bible names with Scarlett I think.
10. Felix - PERFECT with Scarlett. Scarlett and Felix . Oh yes, that sounds totally right. 11. Isaac - no, I like this, but not with Scarlett. 12. Joseph AGain, too conventional or something. 13. Joshua - OK. But blah also. 14. Lucas - like this one. Also Marcus and Magnus and Fergus. 15. Rio - I like this. But I'd never use it. 16. Rufus - I like this. Scarlett and Rufus sounds really good too. 17. Fran - I like Frankie ! 18. Jesse - hmm. Maybe. 19. Toby - I like it, but it's not a great match wiht Scarlett.

Felix, Rufus or Frankie

MY suggestions, Bruno, Victor, Richie, Donald, Bruce, Howard, Fergus, Magnus, Lorcan

hth!

dizzydixies · 06/09/2008 21:13

we have 3 dds so have never had a chance to use any of the boys names we liked!

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milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 06/09/2008 21:11

MrsMattie - I think you have a good point

Maybe DH will concede anything after seeing me in labour again

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glucose · 06/09/2008 21:10

my dd has a friend at nursery called Solly, I have assumed it must be short for Solomon. I think it is a really cute name. Our boy name was Alex Samuel if that's any help. We didn't start thinking about names until 6months into pregnancy - don't get hung up about it, I think you have a week or so until after the birth until you really need to register and make a decision
good luck

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milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 06/09/2008 21:10

I don't want anything too common but DH is a traditionalist

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Bubbaloo · 06/09/2008 21:08

I like most of the names on your list,but especially Oscar and Ethan which we have used for our ds's.

MrsMattie · 06/09/2008 21:08

I'm the same. 28 weeks pregnant with no.2 and cannot be arsed to even think about names. There are none I love at the moment. I think I'll go for LynetteScavo's 'look at him/her when he/she is born and decide' method!

dizzydixies · 06/09/2008 21:06

what about Saul or Sonny?
Hugo
Herbie
Arthur - nn Art?

as long as you don't have problems with same initials

LynetteScavo · 06/09/2008 21:06

I like almost all of theose names!

I think you'll need to pick on e out of a hat.

Or wait untill he's born and look at him.

dizzydixies · 06/09/2008 21:05

I know a Scarlett with brother Tristan

what about

Roan
Corin
Nico
Cassius
Cassian
Rudy
Raphael
Luca
Leon
Joel
Elliot
Jacob

from your list I LOVE
Reuben
Jude
Rufus

dizzydixies · 06/09/2008 21:03

I felt I couldn't find one I absolutely LOVED - can you tell us some you like so we can make suggestions?

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milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 06/09/2008 21:03

Worried how boring I'm finding this task!

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milfAKAmonkeymonkeymoomoo · 06/09/2008 21:02

DD is called Scarlett.

I like the following - in no particular order:

  1. Ethan
  2. Leo
  3. Finn
  4. Oscar
  5. Theo
  6. Jude
  7. Reuben
  8. Lawrence
  9. Elijah
10. Felix 11. Isaac 12. Joseph 13. Joshua 14. Lucas 15. Rio 16. Rufus 17. Fran 18. Jesse 19. Toby
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LynetteScavo · 06/09/2008 20:59

I was like that with girls names....what kind of thing have you been considering?

TheNaughtiestGirlIsaMonitor · 06/09/2008 20:57

Please tell us what your DD is called. That will give me an idea of your style.

cupsoftea · 06/09/2008 20:56

Family names from years ago?