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Theodore - Want some opinions...

36 replies

angel1976 · 04/09/2009 21:09

Hi all,

Have posted before asking for a name for DS2 (due in 2 months, panic panic, the pain of labour is starting to come back to haunt me ). Just a bit of background - we are a mixed race couple so DCs will have a Chinese middle name, therefore first name has to be relatively 'simple' as middle name will be two syllabus. Also, last name is two syllabus, ends with '-ley'. Wanted Atticus for DS1 but he ended up as Aidan. Have to admit, it suits DS1 very well. Have been very keen on Dashiell for DS2 but DH not keen at all.

So been really stuck for ideas. Last couple of days, had a flash of inspiration and now really loving Theodore. Always liked Theo but think that's too informal, will be great for nn. Also, I have to say I love the nn 'Teddy' for when DS2 is little.

Aidan and Theodore look and sound nice together too. I haven't given up on Dashiell completely, I think Dash as a nn is so cool. Almost everyone at work prefers Theodore over Dashiell? Opinions anyone?

If you slam both names, at least give me some other ideas. Did like Elliot and Ethan but too popular for my liking now (would like something out of Top 50 at least!). Also really like literary names (i.e. Beckett, Auden, Tennyson, Darcy, Elliot falls under the same category...) but haven't found one that works for us yet, or rather, I am brave enough to consider yet. Thanks!

Ax

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angel1976 · 05/09/2009 14:56

LOL at 'Dash sounds like an irritating little dog'...

Can't do Zachary or Isaac, I know too many little boys with those names (including a very close cousin's little boy!).

dizzy I was actually thinking about Caspian (Aidan means 'little fire' and I thought a water name would be nice to balance it up...) but not sure if I am brave enough for that.

Cassius is a FAB name I have to admit. Can't imagine DH going for it though. DH is away for work, will test out Theodore on him tomorrow and let you all know the reaction!

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violethill · 05/09/2009 12:37

Theodore is beautiful, and Theo as an abbreviation is lovely AND pretty cool.

Certainly way better than 'Dash' which sounds like an irritating little dog.

dizzydixies · 05/09/2009 09:52

what about Cassian then? similar to Cassius without the associations

Theo lovely
I also like Dashiell & Sidney

what about

Gabriel
Gideon
Edwin
Edmund
Hugo

jellybeans · 05/09/2009 09:25

I like Theo but not Theodore or Dashiell.. How about Zachary or Isaac?

angel1976 · 04/09/2009 21:53

Thanks for all your opinions. Pretty positive on Theodore, which is good. I've kinda given up on the name game until Theodore got me all excited again...

yogabird - Sidney is lovely but I already know two little boys with that name and it doesn't go well with the surname, it would be similar to 'Sidney Bradley' if you see what I mean.

lockets - Not keen on the first three names. Cassius is nice but I would forever associate it with Mohammed Ali.

bluebump - Yes, Cate Blanchett has a Dashiell, Dashiell is also the name of the little boy in The Incredibles...

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bluebump · 04/09/2009 21:14

I have a Theo but he isn't a Theodore, but I do like that name. I don't hate Dashiell but I don't love it much either, it reminds me of Cate Blanchett as she has a Dashiell but that's no bad thing.

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MrsBarbaraKingstanding · 04/09/2009 21:11

I love Theodore.
I like it best from your list..
It sounds great with Aidan

yogabird · 04/09/2009 21:10

Theo definitely or Sidney

angel1976 · 04/09/2009 21:10

Oh yes, does EVERYONE think chipmunk straightaway when you hear Theodore? i.e. Alvin, Simon, Theodore - do do do do do do do...

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