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Isaac or Milo

47 replies

Rutietootie · 20/12/2012 18:20

We don't know if baby is a boy or girl. I am pretty set with girls names but am struggling with boys. I think I have narrowed it down to Isaac or Milo. I love Milo but am concerned that it is the name if a Tweenie and also our surname begins with 'M'. I think alliteration names can sound quite good though. What do people think?

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kilmuir · 20/12/2012 18:21

No help. Like them both. maybe Isaac

SantaKittenClaws · 20/12/2012 18:27

LOVE Milo, always have. I think Milo M... would be fine as long as your surname doesn't end in an "oh" sound as well.

Isaac is nice too. Milo is nicer though Wink

DoingItForMyself · 20/12/2012 18:38

Does anyone even watch Tweenies any more?! My DS also has the name of a TV character, but he's not around so much any more (the character, not DS!).

At the time my DM groaned and said "oh no, are you joking?!" when I told her the name, but no-one else has even mentioned it since he was born, totally not an issue. As for the alliteration, I think its pretty cool.

rubytutu · 20/12/2012 20:51

Milo is v nice

SanityClause · 20/12/2012 20:55

I love the name Milo. In fact, I love any boys name ending in "o", like Ivo and Hugo.

RightUpMyRue · 20/12/2012 20:58

Love Milo. It's on my list for this DS. Much prefer it to Isaac. Don't care about tweenies.

Milo Milo Milo Milo!!!

Grin
BangOffTrend · 20/12/2012 21:00

Milo, Milo, Milo, Milo. Can carry on but won't as need to have a sip of wine.

happierwithgin · 20/12/2012 21:05

Isaac please. Milo is cute but cute doesnt cut it after the age of 10/11. Isaac is a strong name that will carry well into adulthood. Just my opinion...lol.

Wishfulmakeupping · 20/12/2012 21:09

Is Myles an option think Milo is cute for a little boy but not a grown up name. Issac is nice but is very popular atm

Startail · 20/12/2012 21:20

Issac, perfect at any age.

peachypips · 20/12/2012 21:22

Isaac yes, Milo no- will date.

NarcolepsyQueen · 20/12/2012 21:23

Milo

Hugo? Rocco?

Allthesanityinme · 20/12/2012 21:27

Both are nice names but slightly prefer Isaac, I think it will probably date less and is more classic.

LolliLouLou · 20/12/2012 21:46

Milo

PorkusEnormous · 20/12/2012 21:51

Milo

spanky2 · 20/12/2012 21:53

I have a Milo !Smile I love that I name.Smile

AuntPittypat · 20/12/2012 22:09

Another vote for Milo here.

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MrsChristmasBungle · 20/12/2012 22:21

I like both but Milo gets my vote. I know a few Isaac's and no Milo's.

LeChatRouge · 20/12/2012 22:25

I disagree that it doesnt work for older teens or grown ups. I know an 18 year old Milo and it suits him perfectly, he is a little skatey, a bit surfy, curly tousled hair, a bit scruffy, his name is just right. I really love it.

Meglet · 20/12/2012 22:28

I like both but there are a lot of Isaac's around. And I can never remember how to spell it in birthday cards Blush.

My vote is for Milo.

steppemum · 20/12/2012 22:32

definitely Isaac. Really strong name. won't date, sounds good at any age. Not common but recognisable.

I might be biased, ds is an Isaac - great name Grin

No other Isaac's in hos school

gallicgirl · 20/12/2012 22:37

I heard someone shouting for a Milo once. I expected to see a dog when I turned around, not a slightly chubby 10 year old.
Might be cute as a baby but does it suit a grumpy teenager?

Meringue33 · 20/12/2012 22:39

I LOVE Milo tho DH wouldn't let me as its the name of a bar in Leeds. Like Miles too, posh but cool.

F0xyLady · 20/12/2012 22:50

I know little boys with both of these names and they're both lovely. I think Isaac has the edge for me for reasons steppemum said.