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Traditional but not mega popular please

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 12:49

I have a Hugh (Hughie) and an Alfred (Fred). What would you suggest for number 3??

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MercurySoccer · 10/05/2011 12:52

Boy or girl?

CandiceMariePratt · 10/05/2011 12:53

Monty
Rufus

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 12:55

Boy or girl suggestions please.

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daimbardiva · 10/05/2011 13:07

Agree that Rufus is a good one. What about Arthur, Oliver or Charlie?

Girls - Lily, Jessica, Sophia?

mistressploppy · 10/05/2011 13:09

I like David and Peter, but maybe they're too common?

Girls - Monica, Rebecca, Lorna?

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 13:10

I like, Rufus, Arthur, Oliver and Charlie. They definitely would work but these are all taken by middle names or very good mates. Jessica not so keen but Sophia was on the list for DS1. Good work so far mumsnetters.

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 13:10

Oops Lily I love but sounds slightly daft with our surname.

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Emelene · 10/05/2011 13:25

John
Robert
Henry
Richard

Eleanor
Susanna
Marie
Clara

mopsyflopsy · 10/05/2011 13:32

Quentin
Dominic
Christopher

yodelayheehoo · 10/05/2011 13:35

Matthew
William
Laurence

Caroline
Laura
Margaret (Maggie)

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 14:14

Matthew is dh and William will not work with surname. Laurence, Hugh Laurie - no go.

Love Maggie and Henry of the other suggestions. Keep em coming.

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MelinaM · 10/05/2011 14:16

Lily, Jessica and Sophie/Sophia are all in the top 10, as are Charlie and Oliver. Love Arthur, Monty and RufusSmile

Alice
Anna
Catherine
Clementine
Elizabeth
Harriet
Helena
Josephine -Posy
Lydia
Martha
Olive
Rosalie
Ruth
Vita

Amadeus
Balthazar
Edward
Henry
Inigo
Leonnard -Len / Leo
Marcus
Reuben
Sebastian
Theodore -Teddy / Theo

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 14:35

Harriet, Edward and Theodore are all faves.

Edward and Alfred could be too similar mind. I like Woody but DH not keen.

Sebastian is another one I like but DH not sure about.

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valiumbandwitch · 10/05/2011 15:24

Julia

MelinaM · 10/05/2011 15:33

I like Woody too, how about Teddy?

poppydaisy · 10/05/2011 15:37

Woody Shock as in erection?!

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spotty26 · 10/05/2011 16:37

Ha ha for Woody being erection. Teddy is very cute but as we call Alfred Fred may be a bit rhymey?

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Shambolicaholic · 10/05/2011 21:56

Esther and Michael

MelinaM · 10/05/2011 22:14

I think Teddy would be fine with FredSmile

MercurySoccer · 10/05/2011 22:22

Edwin
Clement
Arthur
Francis
Matthias
Philip
Miles
Clifford
Jeremiah
Lewis
Elliott

Harriet
Adela
Louisa
Marianne
Abigail
Beatrice
Violet
Coralie
Sarah
Frances
Leah

Theantsgomarching · 10/05/2011 22:27

Ciara
Clara
Heather
Rose

missmelo · 11/05/2011 00:42

Martha
Beatrice (Bea)
Alice

Arthur
Henry/Harry
Sam

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spotty26 · 11/05/2011 09:37

Of the suggestions thus far I love the following:

Henry, Sebastian, Edward.

Arthur is eldest's middle name. Also, do we think it matters to have two H's or two A's??

See, I just realised I am presuming another boy!

Girl's names I love Harriet, Beatrice, Violet, Maggie, Rose.

I have really exposed myself on this thread so if you know me, don't crack on I am pg to the world outside the web. Literally only found out yesterday and told no-one except you lot! Very early on but the names thing makes it feel real.

Thanks for all the lovely suggestions.

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spotty26 · 11/05/2011 09:38

Meant to ask what do people think of Constance (Connie)? My hubbie thinks it sounds rude.

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daimbardiva · 11/05/2011 10:47

Rude? Lol!! Why? (I am probably being dense). I'm not keen on Constance, but do like Connie - but then again I am a firm believer in naming them what you will call them IYSWIM