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Can anyone think of any downsides to these boy's names?

35 replies

laumiere · 27/01/2009 18:05

I'm 34w with DS2 and we've got to two boy's names, but now I'm worried I've missed something obvious with them!

DS1 is Michael Cian Robson (we're a Welsh family) and we only realised later his initials are MCR (My Chemical Romance)

DS2: either Gabriel Thomas Robson OR William (Will) Thomas Robson.

Can anyone think who these would be problematic (nicknames etc)?. The only one I've thought of is having 2 sons with -iel names.

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BabyBaby123 · 27/01/2009 20:01

i think you are thinking too much....

bixley · 27/01/2009 19:57

Will Thomas rob, son? Sounds like a question!
Love Gabriel and Michael

Nancy66 · 27/01/2009 18:48

Both lovely names.

My nephew is Gabriel. He's five years old now and at school and is only ever called Gabriel, never been shortened. Admittedly it's a bit early to start with the 'gay boy' jibes but it still think it's a fab name.

follderol · 27/01/2009 18:18

MCR is short for Manchester

stopthelights · 27/01/2009 18:18

Gay is the shortened version of Gabriel in Ireland - Gay Byrne for example. Maybe something to think about

noonki · 27/01/2009 18:14

other than a personal preference of william to Gabriel no probs imo.

DumbledoresGirl · 27/01/2009 18:11

Michael and Gabriel are fantastic boys' names. William is perfectly ok too.

If it helps, I have never heard of My Chemical Romance and I think the fuss over initials is overrated. My sister was SAC before she married. It wasn't a problem.

ScummyMummy · 27/01/2009 18:09

William and Gabriel are both lovely names, I think. Can't see any potential downsides.

belgo · 27/01/2009 18:08

Will Robson , slightly tenuous but makes the sentance will rob son. I'm not sure if that's a problem or not!

JustKeepSwimming · 27/01/2009 18:08

Can't think of anything offhand.

Maybe Gabriel Robson is a little tricky to say with the 2 b's. but otherwise fine.

I wait to be corrected!