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What do you think of Archer for a baby boy?

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pramspotter · 19/10/2008 09:47

I got talked out of Asher for a boy. What about Archer?

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FangolinaJolly · 19/10/2008 20:36

The Archers music was the first thing that crossed my mind too,I'm afraid.

PuppyMonkey · 19/10/2008 20:32

very few have seen it!

cos it's a radio show.

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pramspotter · 19/10/2008 20:26

Huh? Is that the theme tune to "Archers"? Someone mentioned it on this thread but I have never seen it.

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PuppyMonkey · 19/10/2008 20:07

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Katerina75 · 19/10/2008 20:06

I know a two year old called Archer - he's always been known as Archie though. I prefer Alex, having one myself

ja9 · 19/10/2008 20:04

I like archer... not at all keen on asher.

mumof2andabit · 19/10/2008 20:00

Arher is lovely. Have never heard it before but love it!

MurderousMarla · 19/10/2008 19:57

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pramspotter · 19/10/2008 19:53

OMG I just suggested Abram or Abraham as a joke and he okayed it. WTF?

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pramspotter · 19/10/2008 19:52

I need to try and talk DH into Aaron.

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cece · 19/10/2008 15:29

Horrible

Yorkiegirl · 19/10/2008 15:27

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Blandmum · 19/10/2008 15:22

Naff.

A surname that makes many many people think Dum-de-dum-de-dum-de-dum

MrsBadger · 19/10/2008 15:07

Asher is nicer IMO, pukka old testament name.

RachieB · 19/10/2008 14:55

I like Asher and Alfie, but not keen on Archer

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needmorecoffee · 19/10/2008 12:12

Archer is a surname and makes you think of Jeffrey Archer.

dinkymum · 19/10/2008 12:10

I liked Ashby, well still like but DH has said no, like he has with every other name, sounds like your DH lol

AbbeyA · 19/10/2008 11:47

Archer is horrible. They would probably have to put up with people humming 'the Archers' theme tune!
How about Adam?

PumpkinPatty · 19/10/2008 11:42

I like Archer, and Archie.
I like Alex too, but it's very popular where I live so that would put me off.

annasmami · 19/10/2008 10:01

But there are Alex's everywhere...at least 2 girls and 2 boys in our dc's class.... whereas Archer is unique and nice sounding!

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pramspotter · 19/10/2008 10:01

I don't know why but I do like A names. I liked Aaron but DH shot me down on that. I keep coming up with names and he keeps saying no way but isn't suggesting anything either. So I am scraping the bottom of the barrel.

DH has 5 brothers with my top 5 fave names. So those names are all out. My 9 nephews all have my other favourite names. Alex and Archer are growing on me anyway.

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DANCESwithLordPsGhost · 19/10/2008 09:59

There is a character in 'small soldiers' called archer but he is a toy and a sort of monster (but a nice one). Not sure I could get past that. Lex is Lex luthor.
BTW I am not a film nut!

notnowbernard · 19/10/2008 09:56

I love Alex

And Lex, as a shortened version

nigglewiggle · 19/10/2008 09:55

Do you have something about names beginning with A? I really liked Albert (Albie) but have had two girls!

nigglewiggle · 19/10/2008 09:54

I like it. It's not a name i've heard before, but sounds distinguished rather than silly.

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