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Names like Oliver...

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 28/01/2011 22:58

We have an Oliver.

Thinking of names for hypothetical DS2. Cannot think of a name that we like as much as Oliver!!

My list so far:

Isaac

DH's list so far:

Seth
Sebastian

What do you think, oh mighty ones..? Ideally need ideas that you think are a similar feel to Oliver. I feel like there is one out there that I am missing! Like old-fashioned proper names, that have nice nicknames! Thanks lots!

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Whatfreshellisthis · 29/01/2011 00:09

Xavier would be a good initial. Theo,Leo,Jerome(r?) Giles,Toby,Bruno.

onimolap · 29/01/2011 00:09

Inigo = In-ig-go: a Spanish mediaeval name, origin uncertain. Most famously held by 15thC architect Inigo Jones.

Pelham = Pell-ham, place name or transferred surname.

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:09

Seb and Oli - cool! Right I really am going to bed.

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:10

Liking Giles - dammit I'm hooked - this game is addictive!

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:11

OK final offer - Hector!

missalien · 29/01/2011 00:13

Cameron simeon jonathan julian stefan

medoitmama · 29/01/2011 00:13

Maybe just have a girl?? Emily?

onimolap · 29/01/2011 00:14

Actually, in Pelham, the second syllable isn't stressed, so it's probably more Pell-um.

chickchickchicken · 29/01/2011 00:14

i dont think sebastian overpowers oliver. its a great combination and by far my favourite out of all names mentioned

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:16

I know brothers called Oliver and Hamish - quite cute.

Casper?

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:17

And I know an Oliver and Archie

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:20

Lyle, Carl, Jim, Samuel, Caleb, Gareth, Gilbert, Ewart, Victor, Orlando.

Candleshoe · 29/01/2011 00:22

DH has gone grumpily up stairs! Really better go!

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:29

Oooh too many to comment on now! So the ones that stand out...

Hamish I love - DH said no
Gilbert Blythe - swoon
Archie - family dog
Caspar I love - DH said no
chickchick it might be a winner - DH's favourite - Ol and Seb :) - but what for a middle?!
Hector, Giles - nope
Oliver and Emily sooo cute!
Xavier - another William and Edward - want to, but don't!

:) I need to go to bed too!!!

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vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:31

blimey - so what does your DH like?

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:32

Oliver and William

Oliver and Thomas

Oliver and Kenny

Oliver and Sonny

Oliver and Marcus

Oliver and Joshua

Oliver and Felix (nephew - v. cute)

Oliver and Charlie

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:32

Sebastian Edward

vintageteacups · 29/01/2011 00:32

Oliver and Rory (nephew)

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:35

vintage He likes Seth and Sebastian (nn. Seb and that's it) :)

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:36

Move close bracket to after Seb :)

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anthonywiggleisthebest · 29/01/2011 00:36

I'm off to bed! Thanks all lots!!! :)

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onimolap · 29/01/2011 00:42

Sorry to say this, but Seb makes me think seborrhoea, which together with Ollie (which then and only then leaps to "Oily") is just too greasy a combo.

Zaft · 29/01/2011 03:16

Luke?

Slightly · 29/01/2011 04:19

Sebastian.

Its just lovely Smile

spidookly · 29/01/2011 07:36

I like Sebastian a lot too.