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Felix , Oscar, Lawson or Jack?

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magbags · 05/05/2009 14:07

Hi there, We are having a little boy this time around (already have dd Age 2). I am going round in circles trying to choose between these names and need some help please!

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magbags · 08/05/2009 21:06

Thanks for all your opinions, this was such a good help! We are almost certain we are going for Felix now.

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Claireykitten · 06/05/2009 17:41

I would say Oscar or Felix.

If mine is anything to go by Oscars are very loving affectionate adorable little boys so I may be a little biased!

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magbags · 06/05/2009 16:06

Right, I think Lawson is off the table as a first name then, the general concensus doesn't seem positive!

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Wigglesworth · 06/05/2009 13:49

Jack is very popular, I would like to say Oscar but I wouldn't have the balls to do it myself, I am not a use a funky name for real fan.

MrsMattie · 06/05/2009 13:37

Jack.

It's definitely the most popular, but for a reason, I think. ie. because it's nice!

Lawson is revolting, sorry.

gillybeanie · 06/05/2009 13:35

oscar x x

blametheparents · 06/05/2009 12:41

Felix, Oscar and Jack are all lovely

I know brothers called Felix and Oscar.

Oscar is my favourite.

wombleprincess · 06/05/2009 12:36

oscar is a name for dogs, imho.

sockmonster · 06/05/2009 12:18

Only older people associate Felix with a cat, nursery kids will have never heard of felix the cat- Go with Felix or Oscar.

Sorry I know I've already posted but I feel too strongly about this to let it slide! Felix or Oscar!!

SouthernMeerkat · 06/05/2009 10:54

We had Felix on our list, but we know a couple now, so it put me off a bit (plus DH wasn't sure he could get past the cat connection).

Jack - far too popular

Lawson - not really a first name for me

Oscar - too popular for me, but I do like it very much!

WinkyWinkola · 06/05/2009 10:23

Felix.

Too many of the others about now. And Felix is the best name of the bunch.

rutyfruty · 06/05/2009 09:39

Felix

Jojay · 06/05/2009 09:38

Felix

stripeypineapple · 06/05/2009 09:37

Either Oscar or Felix, both cracking names. Jack isn't bad, Lawson is more of a surname.

JellytotZ · 06/05/2009 09:24

I love the name Jack. Yes, it is popular. But so is strawberry jam and people still buy it!! heehee. If you dont have a Jack in your family already, then I dont see that its popularity makes any difference. Oscar is nice too :0)

BoysAreLikeDogs · 05/05/2009 23:34

no

call him Jon

Onestonetogo · 05/05/2009 23:33

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SnortyBartFast · 05/05/2009 23:24

i like felix,

screamingabdab · 05/05/2009 23:23

Jack.

NOT Lawson, for the love of all that is right in the world

sockmonster · 05/05/2009 16:19

I love Felix or Oscar- Felix the best because it is more unique and I think it means happy? Felice in Italian Feliz in spanish etc..

I don't like Lawson very much...It will sound like a surname, and I just don't think it's as cute.

I HATE JACK PLEEEEASE DON'T CALL YOUR BABY JACK!!

jellybeans · 05/05/2009 15:54

i like oscar best

newgirl · 05/05/2009 15:49

i like oscar best

although never heard of a lawson so that could be a unique choice

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magbags · 05/05/2009 15:45

I know what you mean about Jack being maybe being just too popular, this is my one big concern too (No 1 for twenty years or something!). I do still really like it though, quite a strong "no nonsense" name I reckon! Just worried it might be too much of an obvious / boring choice now.

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BlossomsMum · 05/05/2009 14:23

I really really like Felix. Sadly my OH is not keen I think Jack and Oscar are lovely but I would be put off calling my little one Jack because of its popularity (think this is a reaction from being a Sarah Louise made in the 80s!).

Happy choosing!

sleeplessinstretford · 05/05/2009 14:21

Jack has been top of the popular list forever but i guess you already know this.
Oscar is up there for this year too I think.
I quite like Lawson (with Laurie for short) and Felix is a bit too pussycat for my liking
so. Lawson I guess.

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