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Original poster

please give opinions on these boys name!

33 replies

colie · 17/03/2010 16:58

Why is it so difficult to pick a boys name!

I can't go for anything too way out as this baby will be brought up in Glasgow as well as probably preferring make up to football, as will have 3 big sisters.

Therefore be gentle on my choice of names. Thanks.

Archie
Austin
James
Ben
John or Johny

Not sure if Austin is just a bit unique for us. Also reminds me of Austin Powers.

Opinions welcome.

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lovechoc · 17/03/2010 19:13

I think either John or James, not sure of the others.

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colie · 17/03/2010 19:11

Thanks.

John and Johny seem to be the preferred choice. It is mine as well but what puts me off it is it is FIL's name. Which is fine, although he would not inspire me to call a child of mine after him.

I know my Dad will be all put out because he has always wanted a child named after him. His name is Hugh and although I would put it in the middle couldn't call a boy Hugh.

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ellesabe · 17/03/2010 18:36

Love Austin

fruitshootsandheaves · 17/03/2010 17:20

Archie - I know an archie but it is also a very popular dogs name so not keen

Austin - reminds me of an old car

James - DS would be very upset to hear his name is boring..bit biased on this one

Ben - another good dogs name, prefer Billy

John or Johny - quite like john/jonny

CuppaTeaJanice · 17/03/2010 17:15

Archie - nice, 'cheeky chappie' name that unfortunately has become a little too popular. Definitely not to be Archibald on the birth certificate though!

Austin - I find it ugly and annoying

James - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...sorry, I fell asleep then. James is probably the dullest name in the world.

Ben - like it but agree v. popular. Have you thought about Benji instead?

John or Johny - A good solid name, far too popular a few decades ago but not so much now. Johnny might have condom connotations, and John is another name for the toilet. Don't know if this would put you off?

tummytickler · 17/03/2010 17:07

Love John!

yama · 17/03/2010 17:04

I like all of them and think that Austin will be fine in Glasgow.

waitingforbedtime · 17/03/2010 17:00

Archie - like it
Austin - no sorry esp not in Glasgow
James - like it prob be shortened to Jim / Jimmy
Ben - like it but lots of them around
John or Johny - like John not Johnny

Dont restrict yourself too much though.