Why all the excitement about what David Cameron would call their baby but not what Ed Miliband's will be? I am dying to find out...

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Any suggestions. I reckon Jacob.

Surely it can't just be me who knows lots of Jewish people called things like Ian and Charlie, and practically none called Ezra or Jacob? :o

It would be nice if this baby got his mother's surname, I agree. Or are the kids double-barrelled?

Got to be Cameron lol!

I'm guessing Kier.

I think we are all erring on the side of caution with the Jewish names because he already has a Daniel which is like the Jewish John.

So, he has form, is what I'm saying. Though I'd rule out anything trendily old testament, (as they've picked Daniel they are not exactly trend-setters) and opt for safe choices. Perhaps Adam.

Surely not ending with an M before Miliband, if that's what he'll be called?

What about Oliver? That's top name at the moment isn't it. Nice parliamentarian connection as well.

Joseph maybe? That's Jewish but also very normal. Joe Miliband.

YES to whoever voted for impossible future love affair between this boy and Florence C. Or perhaps cross-bench gay affair between Daniel and DC's boy Arthur?

If EM becomes prime minister, will these be the first children of a partnership (rather than marriage) to live at No 10?

Don't worry yourslef about that Elephant - it will never happen. EM is the world's least charismatic person. He'll never ever win an election no matter how badly Dave and Nick may cock up.

Zack
Sam
Benjamin

Yes I think Benjamin is a hot contender too.

Read a quite in The Times this morning from Ed - something like "I know which name I want, I just need to get it approved". So we'll have to wait for Justine's say-so!

Teddy is my vote

Heard these suggestions on the radio this morning...

Glenn
(as in Glenn Miller Band)

or Steve
(as in Steve Miller Band)

Guacamole was the winner - it's Samuel. Samuel Stewart Thornton Miliband.

Daniel & Samuel - lovely names [names]

Oops, its been one of those days

Love it. Kind of like Stewart too.

Do I get 1/2 point for Sam?

Earlier this year Mr Miliband admitted he was "embarrassed" he forgot to add his name to Daniel's birth certificate.

How does one "forget" to add a name to a birth certificate?

Well, if you're not married, you both have to be present at the registration in order to be put on it. If you are married, either parent can do it (and both can be put on).

Yes but I still can't get my head around the "forget" bit unless he forgot the appointment time.

Well - that might be more like it. He is a bloke, after all,

Yes it does sound about right. Dh had to drop me off at the register office and then find a parking space, so it was more or less all done by the time he arrived.

Hey, I said Samuel too! (also Abraham and Justin though) Mon, 17:29:11

Lovely name, goes well with Daniel.

Hasn't the baby been named Samuel Stewart Thornton Milliband

Well I was on the vege of suggesting Samuel, then I decided they'd never pick it because it rhymed too much with Daniel.

How could we possibly put an entire nation's future in the hands of a man who doesn't think that one through?