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Howard?

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SniffyHock · 12/03/2009 10:09

I am due with number 3 in a few weeks, we don't know the sex but I am really stumped for a boy's name.

I really like Howard (Howie for short) but our eldest is Edward - do you think they are too similar?

Any other suggestions will be gratefully recieved - to give an idea of what I like, DH has already vetoed Dominic, Jeremy, Rory and Zachary!

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SniffyHock · 12/03/2009 20:41

LOL @ 'middle aged bloke in a cardigan and polyester trousers making model planes in his shed.'!!! I wanted all opinions

Wolfblass - we obviously share similar taste although I vetoed Seth myself when I realised that where we live he would be destined to be 'Seff' forever! Gregory is on my list but I used to work with a foul Vincent so that isn't. I also love Sebastian but don't think I can have Ed and Seb.

Current faves are now Howard, Toby (Tobias? Tobin?), Gregory and James (DH's choice).

Hopefully not too long to find out

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Wolfblass · 12/03/2009 13:11

I love it! I think Howard is a rather strong and sexy name for a man, and Howie is cute for a toddler...

DP was the same with me he vetoed Dominic, Sebastian and Seth

5 years ago when pg with dd he wanted Gabriel and i vetoed that - however bump due in 3 days will be Gabriel as i now love it!

Looking along the lines of your above names how about Gregory or Arthur, maybe Toby or Vincent (Vinnie?) ?

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HowardMoon · 12/03/2009 11:49

I think it's a perfectly acceptable name

HeyMa · 12/03/2009 11:31

howard in take that is not boring or unsexy!!!! altho' jason orange my fave

yeah howard's a cool name and it's nice that it goes with edward IMHO

chocolatemummy · 12/03/2009 11:28

ahh Nancy thats a bit harsh lol
I had the same response when I was considering Peter luckily I had a girl.

Nancy66 · 12/03/2009 11:24

Howard is very boring and unsexy - it's a middle aged bloke in a cardigan and polyester trousers making model planes in his shed.

I'd put it in the same league as: Brian, Bernard or Dennis

chocolatemummy · 12/03/2009 11:21

My dh is called Toby, everyone loves it,
Edward and Howard are nice, he will prob get called Ed tho? I prefer Howard from those
two

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SniffyHock · 12/03/2009 10:28

I like Hugo and Toby too - so you don't think Edward and Howard is too much?

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chocolatemummy · 12/03/2009 10:10

Ahh I like it
I like Hughey too, if thats how you spell it?