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Do you think Gabriel sounds ok with this surname?

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Ondine · 11/10/2009 15:50

Surname is Darling. I'm slightly concerned the combination might sound a bit flowery?

But I can't find anything I like as much as Gabriel.

Also middle name would begin with O so intials would be GOD. Is it all a bit too OTT?

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Ondine · 21/10/2009 21:21

Patrick has been nabbed by a cousin but it does go great, it was DH first choice too on a list of 3 suggestions of Patrick, Glen and Glynn . I knew a odd Fergus once which as put me off that name.

I hadn't thought of Asa, I liked Ada for a girl and it has the same rhythm. A. Darling is a sweet signature as well.

Sean goes really well, it's quite a tough name, which is a good thing with a wet surname. DH also likes!

Thanks everyone for the input.

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mathanxiety · 21/10/2009 18:15

There are a good few other Irish names that are easy to pronounce, that would take the floral sting out of Darling. Sean, Brendan, Connor, etc... and I agree with Maggie too about Patrick and Fergus.

Jamieandhismagictorch · 21/10/2009 18:06

Much as it hurts me to say it (I love the name Gabriel), I think Gabriel Darling is A Step Too Far.

Ronan is O.K.

I agree with Maggie about Patrick

Another favourite of mine is Asa. What do think ?

Asa Darling

ilovesprouts · 21/10/2009 15:56

go for it its your baby your choice

spookypixiebroomstix · 21/10/2009 15:52

Gabriel I mean, Ronan is yuck!

spookypixiebroomstix · 21/10/2009 15:51

I like it, and I think that if you love it it would be a shame to use anything else.

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mathanxiety · 19/10/2009 22:06

I really like Ronan as either a first or middle name. It doesn't come across as 'flowery', imo. And I don't think you'll bump into one on every playground.

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Ondine · 19/10/2009 21:33

I've been racking my brains for a name that balances the surname but I still like. I know John sounds good, but just can't go for it!

I do like the name Ronan and could possibly go for that as a middle name. Or grudgingly the first name?

Any views on Ronan? Is it a vast improvement on Gabriel with the surname?

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mathanxiety · 19/10/2009 18:59

Does the middle name absolutely have to be Oran or could you pick another Irish name instead for the middle name? I think Gabriel is a great name, but ime it always gets shortened to Gabe, and that doesn't sound as flowery as Gabriel Darling. If you're insisting on Gabriel, then it's a bit much. You wouldn't have to go as far as Hannibal or Attila to find a stronger name, but honest-to-god names that are not flowery abound.

MaggieBehaveOutGuising · 19/10/2009 10:13

Patrick
Marcus
Fergus

They're all strong names.

MaggieBehaveOutGuising · 19/10/2009 10:10

Gabriel Darling... hmmm, I have to be honest, he sounds a bit like a caberet artiste...

It needs a little more 'rugby' or something.

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diddl · 19/10/2009 10:07

I think it´s the surname & "GOD" that will get the teasing, tbh.

belgo · 19/10/2009 09:41

I think Raphael goes better with Darling.

doubleexpresso · 19/10/2009 09:34

Agree with aLittlePatience. A really strong sounding name is needed to go with your surname. What about Matthew, Tom ? Can't think of anymore ...

aLittlePatience · 18/10/2009 23:56

Please forgive me if I'm not meant to link to other sites, as I'm new at this.
May I suggest looking at
www.babynamesofireland.com/as this site has the baby names read out by Frank McCourt in a genuine Irish accent.
Very useful for those Irish names that you may not know how to pronounce.

I agree that something 'harsher' may need to be placed before Darling. Maybe Victor, or John? Good luck.

tearinghairout · 13/10/2009 10:32

Can we link Binky to the thread about country clothing? Binky Darling sounds soooo mustard cords!

Bondwife · 12/10/2009 09:22

I love Gabe and GOD is just so funny! How much fun is that when he is older and girls say to him 'who do you think you are GOD?' he can actually say yes!!!

The Darling family were in Peter Pan - the boys were Michael and John and the father was George. How about a character name from the book? Hook was James (just like James Matthew Barrie the author) and some of the lost boys were, Curly, Marmaduke and Binky.

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Ondine · 11/10/2009 22:34

you didn't get the name you wanted tearinghairout.

I do love the name and you're right Gabe is more masculine and the one syllable works better.

I should probably just go for it, I'm just really paranoid about giving someone a name that they won't like as i've never liked my own name.

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tearinghairout · 11/10/2009 22:01

You should deffo have the nameyou love, or you'll regret it for ever. DH talked me out of mine in a weak moment (just after giving birth)
Gabe Darling sounds a bit more butch - will you use Gabe d'you think?

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Ondine · 11/10/2009 21:58

The middle name we're thinking of is Oran (family in Ireland so need one Irish name).

I may put Sebastian in to break the GOD initials but like you say pippa maybe it will never come up, I don't remember using mine at school?

Thanks for everyone replies. I will give it a bit more thought

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pippapenguin · 11/10/2009 17:45

My DD's initials are STD and NO-ONE in 25 years has ever mentioned it. Gabriel is my favourite boys name ever and I think you should go for what you love, not for everyone else thinks.