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Balthazar

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tummytickler · 02/09/2010 21:27

This is now on our boys list. It is not a very long list now. It consists of Balthazar and Clarence. They are the only two names dh and I agree on.
So, what do you think of Balthazar?
I know opinions on Clarence as I asked in June and got a very negative response. Feel free to add an opinion about Clarence if you want though!
I think Balthazar sits better with the sibset, but I also love Clarence, I worry Balthazar might be a bit too 'out there;.

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LetThereBeRock · 02/09/2010 21:36

Awful as is Clarence.

Alouiseg · 02/09/2010 21:38

I like Balthazar! It's out there right now but uber cool.

Wasn't Sienna Miller dating Balthazar Getty? Very glamorous!

Tortoise · 02/09/2010 21:40

I know a 12yr old Balthazar. Have to say i don't like it though.

minipie · 02/09/2010 21:41

Balthazar is way, way better than Clarence.

Still definitely "out there" though.

Bert2e · 02/09/2010 21:43

NO!

Can you imagine shouting it across the supermarket?

Can you imagine someone called Balthazar reading the BBC news?

And don't get me started on Clarence - poor, poor child :-(

scottishmummy · 02/09/2010 21:48

Balthazar- dirty shagger,boffed sienna miller
clarence for a boy?years of derision might as well call boy tallulah

horatia · 02/09/2010 21:55

I like Balthazar :)

rachel234 · 02/09/2010 21:56

I think Balthazar is very cool. Really like it.

MaybeTheyHaveSeenUs · 02/09/2010 21:59

Clemence (Clem) is much better than Clarence.

Will he be born at Christmas time? I'm sorry to say folks will be looking for the other two triplets Grin

cktwo · 02/09/2010 22:00

Is this a joke?

PatriciaHolm · 02/09/2010 22:05

You can't inflict either of those on a child.

At least, if you do, give them a nice sensible middle name that they can use as soon as they get the option....

MummyLovesSadie · 02/09/2010 22:15

I like it actually. What would you shorten it to though as it's a bit of a mouthful to be saying every time you say his name?

BeerTricksPotter · 02/09/2010 22:16

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Timbachick · 02/09/2010 22:17

Love Balthazar.

Don't like Clarence at all though, sorry.

Like the Clem suggestion though Smile

ilovemydogandMrObama · 02/09/2010 22:19

Know a Balthazar. He's called 'Baz' for short.

BoojaB · 02/09/2010 22:23

Both names are really bad. Pretentious and ugly. Sorry.

WetAugust · 02/09/2010 22:24

You're having a laugh - please tell me you are

suspiria · 02/09/2010 22:43

Balthazar is the name I will use for a future son. I think it is beautiful.

nowherewoman · 02/09/2010 22:47

It's not horrible, but.....I hope you live in London Grin

nowherewoman · 02/09/2010 22:47

In fact, I assume that you do

Jux · 02/09/2010 22:50

How about Melchizedek?

BeerTricksPotter · 02/09/2010 22:54

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PatriciaHolm · 02/09/2010 23:51

He'll get called Balti Grin

sparkle12mar08 · 03/09/2010 09:12

Balthazar is a great name in itself, but you do need to think very carefully how it and your son will be percieved throughout his life with it. It is extremely out there and doesn't easily lend itself to a nickname, apart from Zolly, which is quite nice. I love it, but would never use it unless I could come up with a suitable nickname. It's a great, distinguished name for an adult but will be hell for a child unless you move in particular circles.

sparkle12mar08 · 03/09/2010 09:12

Baz as a nickname is vile btw