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Really want to name our baby!

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shufflebum · 18/09/2011 21:12

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!
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airborne · 26/09/2011 06:46

If you are still considering....Rex Frederick Cole. Rex and Cole are fine together. Rex is an uber-cool name. Apparently kids give the nod of approval
to names with x or z in them - so I have been told by the youth of today! So you will have 2 cool sons. Love Zack too but the surname does make it run together.

Kayzr · 26/09/2011 06:51

I'd go with Freddie but that's because I have one. Please not Frederick, it's horrible.

But Rex is really cool and I love Luca.

sonniebonnie · 26/09/2011 08:45

I like Xander and Dexter, as well as Xander and Quentin. I think a two syllable name goes best with Xander.

We also have a one syllable surname and chose a 2 syllable first name - I think it sounds better together.

shufflebum · 26/09/2011 22:03

An update...still on Zachary, I like it but don't love it. DH not going for Dexter, thinks it has potential to turn chavvy (sorry I know some people hate that) in time. I would like to try Judeand dare I say it I think I might be coming back full circle to Rex!

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shufflebum · 26/09/2011 22:14
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M0naLisa · 26/09/2011 23:26

I prefer Frederick.

Rex reminds of that dulux. dog.Dont know why

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