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Final decision: vote Owen or Rory!!

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kipsonline · 05/05/2010 11:40

OK - after much to-ing and fro-ing (now v close to EDD!) we have narrowed our choice to either Owen or Rory - both with middle name Edward. Our DS1 is Ellis Robert - so wanted a similar 'feel' to that.

Any thoughts/preferences between the 2??

Any hidden pitfalls I've missed??

Thanks for your views xx

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DastardlyandSmugly · 27/07/2010 14:10

Rory definitely.

Kathleen123 · 27/07/2010 14:05

Owen.

geekygiraffe · 27/07/2010 13:51

Owen. Definitely.

valiumSingleton · 27/07/2010 13:31

Rory

Owen is a bit blah

wisteria12 · 27/07/2010 13:24

Rory.

Polly1987 · 27/07/2010 12:37

RORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PanicMode · 08/05/2010 14:23

Late to this but our three week old son is Rory....took a while to name him, but everyone has raved about how lovely his name is. And only one person has sent a card to 'Roary'

jellybeans · 08/05/2010 13:53

Like both but Rory sounds better with your other son and middle name. Owen Edward both start with vowel, not the best.

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kipsonline · 08/05/2010 13:48

wow - thanks for voting all - much appreciated :-)

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MercyMe · 06/05/2010 19:54

Owen

muminthemiddle · 06/05/2010 16:15

Owen. Always think of Rory Rory tell us a story!

going · 06/05/2010 15:09

Rory, don't like the name Owen.

Firawla · 06/05/2010 15:08

Rory

Rockbird · 06/05/2010 09:53

Both good names but prefer Rory

LouMacca · 06/05/2010 09:12

Out of your choices I would go for Owen.

maddylou · 06/05/2010 08:56

Owen

ajandjjmum · 06/05/2010 08:55

Rory

Ineedsomesleep · 06/05/2010 08:52

Oh God not Rory. Its way, way too popular and just reminds me of Roary the Racing Car.

Owen Edward is fab.

highlystrung · 06/05/2010 07:24

Rory. Great name.

spiderlight · 06/05/2010 00:26

Rowan? ;)

wildbird · 05/05/2010 23:09

rory

elliemental · 05/05/2010 16:37

CSWS - now Elderflowerwine, I like...

Names are a bit irrational, mind;

why is Willow ok, but not Oak?
Why are May and April and even Augusta good, but not January?

Shaz10 · 05/05/2010 14:26

If it's Owen it might sound like Owe Nedward. You might not mind, but it's something to think about.

eatyourveg · 05/05/2010 14:22

Owen definitely and it goes really well with Ellis.

5DollarShake · 05/05/2010 14:04

Rory