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Can't decide whether to go for classic or cool

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anonymumma · 16/04/2010 22:58

Ok so here's my dilemma.

I am expecting twin boys and can't decide whether to go for classic names or cooler more hip names.

We are thinking Edward & Louis, or the cooler but less safe Felix & Dexter?

Both myself and husband love all the names but don't want to regret our choices a few years down the line.

What to do??? Help!

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ravenAK · 16/04/2010 23:38

They're all quite popular, so go with the ones you like.

I think Edward & Louis will probably age better?

Although Felix (fortunate) & Dexter (skilful) have nice Latin associations

muminthemiddle · 16/04/2010 23:29

Much prefer Edward and Louis.

wilkos · 16/04/2010 23:08

all your names are great, but do bear in mind that a name that is "cool" now won't seem so cool when there are 3 or 4 of them in the same class 5 years down the line

scurryfunge · 16/04/2010 23:08

Felix and Dexter are cartoon names...go with classic

hellymelly · 16/04/2010 23:06

I like Felix and Edward! Not keen on Dexter,too American (unless you are American of course) and I think classic dates far better than cool.

ilovesprouts · 16/04/2010 23:03

like felix and dexter

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anonymumma · 16/04/2010 23:02

The other thing is, I'm 40. Will I feel daft calling Felix and Dexter? Are they toooo cool?

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thisisyesterday · 16/04/2010 23:00

ohhh i had similar with my first son. we went for cool in the end, with classic middle name

have done the same for the subsequent 2

funnily enough, just recently i've been wondering (wishing?) we'd gone for classic first names. but then it might just be grass is greener syndrome and if we had i'd be wondering about those cool names?

i do love their names tohugh, and we always get people saying how lovely they are

felix and dexter do rock! but i like edward and louis too..

i think Felix Edward and Dexter Louis would work though

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