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Declan

24 replies

Gimblinginthewabe · 28/11/2012 18:34

I already have a Ronan.

What do you think?

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BOFingTheDude · 28/11/2012 18:36

I like it.

Cynner · 28/11/2012 18:36

Love it!

Gimblinginthewabe · 28/11/2012 18:43

this is looking good :-)

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MmeLinDude · 28/11/2012 18:44

Love it. Goes great with Ronan.

And reminds me of Declan O'Hara.

SingingSands · 28/11/2012 18:49

Lovely name.

We know a Declan, when my DS was a toddler he couldn't say it, so used to call him "Duckling".

thegreylady · 28/11/2012 18:56

nice-my dgs has a friend called Declan known as Dexy :)

ladymia · 28/11/2012 18:59

Love it! my DH vetoed it though so we are not using it :(

goralka · 28/11/2012 19:01

it goes very well with Ronan

lljkk · 28/11/2012 19:07

Declan Murray/Curry? The finance journalist on 5-Live wins my respect. So it must be a good name.

goralka · 28/11/2012 19:08

although the only Declan I know found it a bit irritating being called 'Docklands'

Gimblinginthewabe · 28/11/2012 19:23

Goralka, do you live in London?

Who is Declan O'Hara?

When Ronan was born I found out who Ronan O'Gara is!

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goralka · 28/11/2012 19:24

well at that time i did yes....

Gimblinginthewabe · 28/11/2012 19:40

I don't think kids round here would have heard of the docklands :-)

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goralka · 28/11/2012 19:42

well anyway it's a great name, very strong.

sparkle12mar08 · 28/11/2012 21:59

I hate it sorry, all I can think of is Ant n Dec Sad, and I don't think it goes particularly well with Ronan either. Ronan is tall, dignified, classic, and Declan is none of those to me. How about:
Alexander
Gabriel
Dominic
Lucas
Benedict

TheEnthusiasticTroll · 28/11/2012 22:11

Love it

Journey · 28/11/2012 23:44

I agree with sparkle.

I think it is a very '80s name and a bit cheesy.

chipmonkey · 30/11/2012 19:09

Love it!

HarlettOScara · 30/11/2012 19:18

It's a nice name but the inevitable nickname 'Decky' puts me off. Every Declan I know gets called Decky (and it's a very popular name in these parts - NI)

galwaygirl · 30/11/2012 19:37

Please no - it's the only name I can't stand for boys. I know loads of Declans and they're all dicks and it just sounds horrible!

nellyjelly · 30/11/2012 19:39

Irish name. Nice.

Greenwing · 01/12/2012 23:47

Love the name.
I know one whose nn is Dex. His parents liked the name 'Dax' originally but used Declan to give more flexibility. He was called Ducklling when he was little sometimes too!

Janeatthebarre · 03/12/2012 15:58

It's a bit dated here in Ireland. You wouldn't find too many Declans under the age of about 35.

chipmonkey · 03/12/2012 20:51

I was going to be Declan if I was a boy.

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