Still in search of that elusive boy's name...

[Dinosaurumpus]

due date getting ever closer, and we are still undecided as to a name for dc4 - our first boy.

we think we have narrowed it down to:

Arthur- love this, but it doesn't lend itself to shortening/nicknames easily (other than Art/Artie which we are not keen on)

Rufus - dh reckons we shouldn't, as any child is unlikely to be red-headed (we are a bond-haired/blue eyed family). Possibly a bit too nicknamey/informal as well. don't know.

Caspar - maybe a bit too out there, and of course the friendly ghost issue. Not sure it goes well with our other dc.

Peregrine - would be known as Pippin/Pip. I love Pippin, not so keen on Peregrine - dh has decided he doesn't like Philip. Is there anything else that could shorten to Pippin?

Caspar - I don't like (but the ex-b may be colouring it for me)

Arthur- the lack of obvious nn would annoy me but I do like Art

Rufus- I really like (and you don't have to have red hair mr wainwright doesn't)

I like pippin and pepin. Peregrine is horrible but yet somehow Peregrin isn't as bad maybe it because of the hobbit?

I really like Rufus and Caspar.

not keen on any of those names as I personally think they are a bit too 'upper class' although Rufus is becoming popular due to the comedian.

Arthur is the nicest.

How about:
Benedict
Oscar
Oliver
Lucas
Gregory

Arthur - I want to like it but I am not sure about it.

Rufus - always makes me think of a dogs name

Caspar - awful, along the lines of Crispen imo

Peregrine - the only one I know is shortened to Perry.

Ahem! Rufus is nice! -In our house it means rascal!! Pippin is Aunty mabels dog in Come out1`1side. Arthur ok Caspar - unfortunately - the friendly ghost always pops into my mind and Peregrine = falcon to me! What about Bartholomew or Evan (my boys name choice - had 3 girls!)

Xander?

Cassius?

Of your four I like Rufus the most. Like you, I love Pippin but not Peregrine.

I know a Peregrine and it is shortened to Pez. Actually really like it as the guy was lovely.

Really don't like Rufus. Rufus the doofus. Though you may not have that association if outside Scotland

I love Arthur, Rufus and Caspar although I know a dog called Caspar..

Peregrine is a bit poncetastic. Pippin is a dog or a hamster.

I hate them all, maybe I am not posh enough!

I have a Jacob. The dog is Milo and the guinea pig is Stanley. Any use?

Pippin?!!!!! Oh dear Lord....

1 - Caspar: love it. DH is Caspar but gets Casper very often (but that may be an American thing). I call him Caz. Alternative: Caspian (if you want to avoid the "friendly ghost" association)
2 - Arthur: like it but I believe it is becoming a bit popular. I know one who goes by the nn Ari. Also love Arthus (medieval Arthur).
3 - Peregrine: like it but not keen on nn Pippin (prefer Perry). One of my DN is a Percival (nn Percy, Pers), perhaps it could be shortened to Pippin too?
4 - Rufus: not keen.

I love Arthur but with Thor as a nn! I would not be brave enough to have Arthur though.

Caspar - little ghost

Rufus is great!

Peregrine is just awful and I cannot imagine ANYONE wanting to be called Pip.

My vote would be

Theo
Rufus
Alfio (DH is italian!)

I like Peregrine, like the falcon, but he may develop a strange love of pigeon....

I know an Arthur, but his nickname is A-Bod (first syllable of his last name)

We are also trying out names for our first child, and I'm pretty sure he's going to be called about 12 different things, if my nicknaming of cats and dogs is any indication!

On a memorial in church this morning I saw 'Sigfrid'. I quite liked it, but I know DH would veto. However, in case you also like unusual names I thought I would let you know.

The others... are mainly nice. Rufus reminds of 'Never Been Kissed' - it's the school hearthrob's 'new word' for cool - so it's a bit annoying from that perspective. If you have never seen the film, don't. There is of course Rufus Sewell, who is lovely.

I am a massive LOTR fan... but even I wouldn't go for Peregrin or Pippin. It's also a bit 'My father being Pirrip...' etc.

Rufus and Caspar are both great names.

Alfred (Freddie or Alfie)
Felix
Nathaniel
Miles
Solomon
Edwin
Alexander
Tristan

Philip = Pip. I think it's cute. Then again, I rather like Peregrin too (used to have a pet rat called this!).

Don't like the others.

Ah - just seen your dh doesn't like Philip.

The only one on your list I like is Arthur

Peregrine is awful and I'm not keen on pip/pippin can't see any child over 5 wanting that as a nickname!

Im sorry I really do not likeany of your names, however I dont need to like them....you do.

What about Christopher (nn Kit) or Alexander

I like Arthur and Rufus from your list in that order. If you don't like Art/Artie then don't use them, other adults won't if you don't and there's no telling what nn any child will be given by their friends.

I do know a little Caspar, probably every adult he knows thinks 'friendly ghost' at first but then forgets about it and is too polite to say anything anyway. Oscar is quite popular around here but I suppose you've considered that already. I like the suggestion of Caspian.

I'm afraid I agree with the general consensus on Peregrine, I think it's try-hard. I'm not sure the nn Pippin or Pip would have much of a shelf life anyway - and then if you're not keen on the name in full, what would he be called beyond 6-7yrs? In the same vein how about Montgomery nn Monty?

I like the suggestions of Oscar, Tristan and Gregory. Other more unusual name suggestions; Selwyn, Wyatt, Boyd.

Best wishes in making your decision - we're struggling with boys names too!

Really like Arthur and rufus.

Pippin could be short (long?) for Perry.

You'd get casper a lot with caspar so you'd need to decide if you're bothered by that.

Other idea: morris?

I like Arthur and Caspar. Also like Pippin very much.

Really like the suggestions of Tristan or how about Quentin? Or Dominic?

I like Rufus best of your list. If Caspar is an issue due to the ghost, what about Jasper? Also think Miles is nice name that is similar to your names.

How about Fraser? Bit like Caspar but not so out there?

really like Rufus, wouldn't worry about the red-headed thing.

what about Arlo?

could i be nosy and ask what your girls are called?