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Boys names help

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Dutch86 · 17/03/2011 20:57

Hello, just looking to see if anyone has anymore ideas for boys names. His middle name will be either Ernie/Ernest depending on how it flows with first name and is after my grandad and the surname will be Holland.

Have so far
Charlie
Oscar
Harry - can't decide if it goes though

I like traditional names but can't think of anymore and whilst i like all 3 i can't find a name i love.

Can't have Jack as he's my nephew. Cheers for any ideas :)

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cece · 17/03/2011 21:00

All very popular names, does that bother you?

How about

Gregory
Thomas
Daniel
James
Jimmy
Jonathan

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Dutch86 · 17/03/2011 21:14

No I'm not that worried about how popular the name is as if it's popular it must be for a reason, plus they're the only ones i tend to even like. I'm open to other names though, just nothing too out there or OTT. I don't want the lo being bullied for his name or anything. I just want to find a name i love rather than just like and if that means there's a few in his class then so be it.

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mopsyflopsy · 17/03/2011 21:38

Personally I find Charlie, Oscar and Harry way too popular and a little dull, to be honest.

How about
Tobias
Felix
Quentin
Marcus
Dominic

Carrotsandcelery · 17/03/2011 21:39

Archie
Alfie

rachel1970 · 17/03/2011 21:40

Too popular for me too, I'm afraid. I do like Ernest, nickname Ernie.

PepsiPopcorn · 17/03/2011 21:56

William
Jonathan
Frederick
George
Richard
Jacob
Henry
Matthew
Samuel

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Dutch86 · 17/03/2011 21:59

It's fine to not like the popular names and i wouldn't be fussed if other people didn't like the name i picked. I just don't seem to like the more unusual names and when reading these kind of forums i often think wtf would you call a kid that for? It's all just down to personal choice and i'm greatful for the responses. I do like Toby but not too keen on Tobias but i could just use the nn instead.

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ValiumSingleton · 17/03/2011 22:03

Popularity aside, my favourite from your list is Charlie.

cece · 17/03/2011 23:10

I agree with you completely; give me a nice traditional name any day to a whacky trendy one.

Of your list
Charlie - never been a fan of this name, too cutesy maybe?
Oscar - this is my favourite of the three
Harry - OK but not sure if works with your last name terribly well.

Bettyspencer · 17/03/2011 23:24

Charlie goes well with middle and surname.

sonniboo · 18/03/2011 10:07

I agree - these names are very 'trendy' and I would go for a nice traditional but less overused one. I think we will soon tire of cutesy type -ie names (Alfie, Charlie, Archie, Harry etc).

Edmundo · 18/03/2011 10:40

I really dislike Charlie. It's in the same pile as Alfie. It will date badly.

Oscar is the only name I like here. Harry is OK but would prefer Henry.

hulabula · 18/03/2011 11:55

Too popular and trendy for me personally and I agree that all the cutesy -ie type names will date badly, especially Alfie, Charlie, Archie ...

Oscar is ok but I'm not keen on the nickname Os/Ossie or Ozzie. Also know a few dogs names Oscar.

ReadyFreddie · 18/03/2011 16:40

Oscar is nice.

How about Frederick/Fred?

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Dutch86 · 18/03/2011 19:03

Yeah i liked Fred but one of my friends has just had a little one called Fred, so i don't want to seem to be copying. Also can't have Nick, Alex or Ben or Jonathan as theyre in my ex's family who's a waste of space so dont want to be reminded of them. I just find boys names really difficult as there are quite a few girls names i love and just wish i could find an equivalent. Thanks for the comments/ideas though :)

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pilates · 18/03/2011 20:25

James seemed to pop into my head and sounds really nice with Ernest.

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Dutch86 · 18/03/2011 20:29

Yeah i do like James and It's really growing on me day by day, so i guess I'll just wait and see. I've been thinking and also like Leo (my dads middle name is Leonard so it would be nice). So opinions on Leo? My dad's first name is John, but my bro is called John and nephew Jack so those are out.

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Lilyloo · 18/03/2011 20:32

I love Harry but i am bias as have one and not sure it goes that great with Ernest , think Oscar sounds the best with Ernest

Moodykat · 18/03/2011 21:17

Am feeling a bit Sad about my little Charlie now!

Carrotsandcelery · 18/03/2011 21:22

I think Charlie is lovely. Smile

cece · 18/03/2011 21:27

I like Leo.

How about Jonny/Johnny?

CPtart · 18/03/2011 21:47

Adam, Luke, Edward, William, Dominic, Isaac, Aidan, Christopher....
Imagine them at 10, 20, 30, 50yrs etc with a name and it might influence your opinion.

Leo is quite nice.

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Dutch86 · 18/03/2011 23:38

I know that's the problem, i want a name that's cute enough for him as a baby/child but then will get taken seriously as an adult. With a massive family that's dominated by males it makes it even harder as I'd prefer to have a name that no one else has in the family. I wouldn't really want a variation of John just becuase of how confusing things will be with my dad, bro and my exs bro all being called it. Thanks for the ideas though

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CharlieBoo · 19/03/2011 00:23

Moodykat, Charlie is a seriously cool name! It's not going to date, it's been around for years and years and suits it's all ages! My little Charlie is 6 and a complete dude! X

flopsy1974 · 19/03/2011 00:43

Charlie, Oscar and harry are all lovely names. Yes they are popular but that is because they are nice. I have a William and named him that knowing that it was a popular name, but also a name that I loved.