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Gregory, Louis, Arthur or Edward?

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HarriedWithChildren · 13/01/2010 10:02

None of which DH likes but since he has offered a grand total of zero useful suggestions so far...

I'm particularly interested to hear what you have to say about Gregory as have not found it mentioned here.

Thanks

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mathanxiety · 13/01/2010 17:35

Louis or Edward -- love Edmund though.

PanicMode · 13/01/2010 17:10

Ooo - Gregory - I really like that. We have a Rufus and a Theo(dore) already and we are really struggling with naming DC4, due in April.....

DH loves Louis, but there are lots around here, so we have passed on that.

Edward - I really like this, but I don't really like the diminutives.

Arthur - I've never been really keen on this tbh.

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HarriedWithChildren · 13/01/2010 15:51

Edmund is a family name on both sides so would be great but somehow I just don't like it as much as Edward.

Gregory Peck, and I'm not given to gushing over men, is the handsomest actor there ever was.

Cece, what do you call your Edward?

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MaryMungo · 13/01/2010 15:33

I love Diggory! Could it be on the horizon?Never even put it on a possibles list cause I like names like Dorcas too, so don't trust my own taste

DownyEmerald · 13/01/2010 15:17

Gregory def
Gregory Peck - lovely

smother · 13/01/2010 15:14

I am genuinely surprised that Gregory has received such positive feedback. It's not to my taste at all, but that's of no significance really!

Edward = boring.

Louis - wonderful name!

Arthur - sweet but a bit ploddy.

MaryMungo · 13/01/2010 15:01

Gregory is at top of my list for any future boys. I have an Edmund as Edward too popular

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HarriedWithChildren · 13/01/2010 14:47

Snow, there is a probabilty of mild red-headedness and I'd say a total certainty of geekiness so maybe Gregory it should be!

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piscesmoon · 13/01/2010 14:30

Edward

Snowtiger · 13/01/2010 14:14

My DS1 is Arthur, and am devastated to see it being described as 'try-hard trendy'. Dammit. I chose it because it's an old family name amongst my lot and it was sufficiently unusual at the time that I didn't think it would be a popular one (hate popular names, can't bear the thought of my son being one of 4 kids in the same class with the same name). If it ends up being another Alfie / Archie / Noah / Jack I'll have to re-name the poor little soul. Gaaah!

Anyhooo, obviously I love Arthur the best of your options but also Louis. Gregory just reminds me of John Gordon Sinclair in Gregory's Girl, bit too ginger and geeky for me!

grammar · 13/01/2010 14:12

I used Angus as a first name Gregory as his second and we added Guy as another second name when he was 7! We have a scottish surname of 3 syllables so there is a fluency and lyricism to the whole lot. I urge you to try out all the names together to hear they sound. If you like celtic names there is an exhaustive list on line . Google celtic names

cece · 13/01/2010 14:11

Oh Gregory was top of my list! But DH wouldn't let me have it. We settled on Edward but then didn't use it as it didn't suit him.

itstwins · 13/01/2010 14:10

I think Edward will soon be very popular due to Twilight. I think it will become as popular as William & James. Edward seems to be on everyone's list at the moment!

SqueezyB · 13/01/2010 14:08

I'd say the thomas the tank engine thing is a good reason to have an Edward - otherwise he'll just feel left out Plus I think Teddy or Eddie are really cute nicknames.

IWillNotNeverEatATomato · 13/01/2010 14:03

Gregory was on my short list I think it is lovely

Have you considered Edmund as an alternative to the very popular Edward (my brother is Edmund so am biased)

Don't like Louie for no really good reason just that I don't think it is a very strong name. (and I always think of Donald Ducks nephews, Huey, Louie and Dewey.)

Arthur is definitely growing in popularity I have known of a few recently. I am neither here nor there about it but do like the shortenings Art or Artie

audley · 13/01/2010 13:53

I like them all except Louis. We had Rufus on our shortlist but I backed out thinking it sounds a bit wet, ruffian toughens it up a bit though, it may go back on so thanks for that :0)

randomimposter · 13/01/2010 13:18

Lovely list - am biased as Gregory is my lovely big bro, and Arthur my darling late dad... and therefore DS middle name.

Think Gregory is really underused... think Greg a lovely name for a little boy (and also a very accessible name for older boys/young men) and Gregory has real gravitas.

Jojay · 13/01/2010 13:16

I have an Edward, nickname Ed, and it suits him so well.

I'm not so keen on Ned, Teddy etc as a nickname - bit too cutesy for me, but Ed is fab

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HarriedWithChildren · 13/01/2010 13:11

Problem is I like them all really. Maybe we'll just have them as shortlist and see what the child looks like at arrivals. Maybe DH will come up with something that trumps them all.

May add Rufus to that shortlist but it does remind me of ruffian. I know DH likes it though.

Of course it could be a girl but that's a whole other thread.

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gladders · 13/01/2010 13:10

like them all actually! if choosing my fave it would be arthur....

also louis is quite popular round here?

yet tomeet any little boys called gregory or greg though - v nice name - only know nice gregs!

StrictlyKatty · 13/01/2010 11:02

My BF is Gregory, I love it, such a solid name Not too many around unlike Edward....

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loobylu3 · 13/01/2010 10:56

I like all of your names. I think MaggieM's comments are spot on. The only thing I would add is that I think Edward may suddenly rise in popularity because of Twilight (I don't even watch it but I know there is a character called Edward in it).

Do you like Henry, Rufus, Wilfred, Everett, Benedict?

Sazisi · 13/01/2010 10:48

Arthur is the best

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HarriedWithChildren · 13/01/2010 10:46

Very happy to have Gregory confirmed as not an aberration of hormone addled mind. I hadn't thought of the quality sausage roll purveyor and have conveniently already forgotten the connection.

Diggory is gorgeous and I'm v keen on Cedric too although it's more controversial and perhaps a teeny bit effeminate but that's because i'm thinking of the marvellous Cedric in Love in a Cold Climate. Neither of these will ever be agreed to.

Edward/Teddy is a v strong contender but we have already unwittingly named 2 DSs after tank engines so perhaps we should try something different. Arthur is big favourite of mine but I'm worried from what you say about it being too trendy. Plus, my mother detests it which should be neither here nor there but now lurks in my head.

Louis may always have spelling/pronunciation problems?

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