Really want to name our baby!

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DS2 is 3 days old and we just can't decide between Rex or Freddy. We have been trying each out for size but can't come to a decision. Both names have family connections, Rex was my Grandfather and Freddy was DH's so naturally I'm drawn to Rex and DH to Freddy but both of us are okay with the other.

I feel Freddy goes better with our surname (Cole) as it is 2 syllables but I like the fact that Rex is more unusual. I appreciate it's becoming more popular but I don't think it will be a Jack or Oliver. DS1 is Xander and I just feel like it would look like we put more effort into his name than DS2's if we went with Freddy.
God it's sounds ridiculous now I've typed it out but I just want to give the poor child a name!
Opinions please

Thanks, have finally managed to get a suggestion out of DH - Luca which I do like and I'm really liking Asa....

we couldn't choose between two names throughout the whole pregnancy, after 7 days post birth we chose a completely different name that never appeared on any of our lists.

let your mind rest and see what you feel like calling him when you are having a little cuddle

what about Lachlan?

I'm going to sleep on Asa and Luca and see how I feel in the morning as am all teary about it at the moment!

Don't be teary - those are four great names - it's just your hormones! You have a few more weeks before you need to register so no need to rush. I always thought the best tip I heard was to imagine yourself standing the playground shouting for your kid - would you be a bit embarrassed? If yes, then rule that one out! It is important to have a couple of names so that when you are cross you can call out both names to underline quite how cross you are! I slightly regret calling our second daughter a name no-one had heard of that she will always have to spell out - people can't relate to it and often forget her name (that is, until next summer when the next Pixar movie comes out and her name is that of the princess) (horror of horror for us)!

Thank you Caroline good advice. We have trialled Asa today and so far so good. I know the family will be a bit but they were when we chose Xander so no change there!

I think Rex is a bit mean as a first name, but quite cool as a middle name. Freddie as a first name then Rex, that gets my vote

Rex is a cool person's name. Rex plays lead guitar in a band and wears skinny jeans. Freddy is a little boy in the fifties.

I'm all for Freddie!!

That's the name I want but as our surname is crew everyone will think Freddie Krueger so just cant do it.

I love Rex, although I see you have moved on? Freddy is a bit ten a penny around these parts. Rex Frederic is great.

I like Asa! my son is a Luca so im totally biased lol. x

Luca sounds good with Xander

Again Tracey you have to pay

Luca is boooootful...

Still no official name...Asa just didn't work and DH not keen on Lucaso todays name has been Zachary which I like but am not sure about the 'C' sound of Zac with our surname Cole it kind of runs together into Zacol if you don't pronounce it properly.

Sorry not Lucaso, obv should have said Luca so!

I love Freddy-to me Rex is a dog's name I'm afraid although I did like Rex Harrison in my youth.

How about Quinn? Also like Dexter very much.

I would just say take your time and don't panic. I've seen threads on here with people who are days away from the 6 week deadline to register the birth and still haven't decided, so I know people will be pressuring you, but 3 days is not long compared to a lifetime in the name. Keep trying out the options. Tell anyone who asks that you're still thinking about it and he is officially 'Darling Boy' (or other endearment) in the meantime.

Hmmm Dexter... will go and work on DH or is that too similar to Xander?