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Ptolemy???

129 replies

SpangleMaker · 11/12/2008 15:12

Found out today we are having a boy

DH has suggested calling him Ptolemy... at first I thought he was joking but now the name's really growing on me and we're seriously considering using it. Trouble is, we're not mega posh & the kid will be going to a state school.

So what do you think? Acceptable in this age of weird names, or are we being mean to the poor child?

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eekareindeer · 11/12/2008 15:21

Only Ptolemy I know is a chocolate labrador ...

SantaKLAWs · 11/12/2008 15:20

I wouldn't but that's because of the very annoying twit on that Restoration programme that used to be on, Ptolemy Dean I think he is.., OMG he set my nerves on edge.

Do you have any friends or family you can trust to ask? ie that won't rib you forever and will give you a serious answer. Cos they would know better if it would work for you

tiredemma · 11/12/2008 15:15

do you mean phlebotomy ?

gingerninja · 11/12/2008 15:14

Personally I don't like it but if that's your choice then fair dos. Don't let an anonymous internet forum make the decision for you.