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Middle name for Rowan

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stuckforname · 18/01/2010 12:58

I'm 24wks with dc4, which we think is a boy. We're fairly set on the name Rowan, but stuck for a middle name. My other children have traditional biblical names, with ds1 and dd having a biblical middle name. Ds2's middle name is Aidan, so Celtic/Northumbrian Saint's name.

Any suggestions to go with Rowan? Thoughts so far are;

Rowan Edwin
Rowan Bede (I love this, but probably am not quite daring enough to use it!)
Rowan Benjamin

Any other thoughts? Thanks!

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 20/01/2010 13:35

I agree with display - Bede (or indeed, Bartholomew) are unusual and historical but I don't think either would be regarded as in anyway comical or odd - just rather original.

Make for an interesting talking point with people, anyway!

displayuntilbestbefore · 20/01/2010 12:35

not at all.

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stuckforname · 20/01/2010 12:17

So would none of you honestly not be a bit if someone you knew told you that was what they'd called their baby?

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displayuntilbestbefore · 20/01/2010 11:08

sorry, didn't mean to post it twice - apologies esp to WeWantYour as wasn't intended to mock your suggestion

PfftTheMagicDragon · 20/01/2010 08:06

bede is good. Go for it! The only time anyone has asked my childrens middle names was after they were born and I think most people are open to slightly odd middle names.

WeWantYourDoofDoofs · 20/01/2010 07:52

Yes it does a bit oops!

Up here in Scotland it would be Row (as in rowing with DH) - un and I think it sounds awful that way.

NotAnOtter · 19/01/2010 23:38

deffo rowan bede

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stuckforname · 19/01/2010 23:37

lol at residential home! Yes, not keen on Lee.

Would pronounce Rowan Roh-un if that makes sense. I also like the spelling Rohan, but think I prefer Rowan.

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displayuntilbestbefore · 19/01/2010 21:01

Rowan Lee sounds like a residential home for the elderly somewhere in the Cotswolds

displayuntilbestbefore · 19/01/2010 21:00

Rowan Lee sounds like a residential home for the elderly somewhere in the Cotswolds

WeWantYourDoofDoofs · 19/01/2010 20:17

Rowan Lee sounds nice. Out of interest how are you planning on pronouncing Rowan?

InmaculadaConcepcion · 19/01/2010 20:08

Why Danger? Cos then he could say "Danger is my middle name"!

I know, I know - TOO silly!

Glad you like Rowan Bartholomew, don't quite know why it suddenly landed in my head, but it sounded good!

Good luck with the middle name hunt. If I have any more flashes of inspiration, I'll let you know...

DiamondHead · 19/01/2010 16:16

Rowan Bede.
Middle names should be a bit interesting - a good talking point for when he's older.

boodleboot · 19/01/2010 16:14

It has to be Rowan Bede.....brilliant

Ronaldinhio · 19/01/2010 15:38

owen?

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stuckforname · 19/01/2010 15:37

I quite like Rowan David out of those suggestions - and is a little more mainstream than either Bede or Bartholomew!!!

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displayuntilbestbefore · 18/01/2010 18:54

Rowan Alexander?

jellybeans · 18/01/2010 18:46

Zac
Jacob
Samuel
Matthew

janeite · 18/01/2010 18:37

I love the name Rowan (would have been dd2's name had she been ds).

Rowan Bartholemew is yummy.
Rown Benjamin v nice too.
Rowan Bede 'sounds' right but I'm not fond of Bede tbh.
I don't like Edwin.

DD2 would likely have been one of:
Rowan Laurence (but now it sounds like too many 'nnnn's' to me
Rowan Ashley (but now I don't like that)
Rowan David
Rowan Matthew

I also really like the sound of Rowan James, though it may be a bit boring-sounding for you.

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stuckforname · 18/01/2010 18:20

Why Danger?

I like Rowan Bartholemew too! Does have a nice ring to it.

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pinksky · 18/01/2010 18:05

Love Rowan Bede - go for it!

InmaculadaConcepcion · 18/01/2010 14:44

Danger.

OK, couldn't resist.

Rowan Bede sounds pretty cool

Rowan Bartholomew works acoustically as well, IMO

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stuckforname · 18/01/2010 14:19

any more thoughts?

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stuckforname · 18/01/2010 13:35

I do love the sound of Rowan Bede, just not sure if I'm brave enough to go with it!

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shoobidoo · 18/01/2010 13:22

Rowan Bede sounds great, I agree.