Matthew or Finlay??

[chubbychipmonk]

Already have a DS with quite a traditional name. Am 32 weeks pregnant with DC2 and we can't agree on a boys name! I like Finlay, DH likes Matthew. Opinions please?

Matthew - my brother is a Matthew and he's one of the loveliest men I know. Good name, good person

Occasionally, but not enough to annoy.

Finley. But I'm bias as my 5m old is a Fin. And his dad is a Matthew!! Think both are good. Why don't you make one his middle name, then if you decide you like the middle one better then just swop them.

Matthew for me

Both names are lovely and I think both are classic, but Finlay is having a real spike in popularity. If that doesn't bother you go for it!

Finlay Matthew or Matthew Finlay are lovely names.

Matthew is more timeless and will age better than Finley/Finlay/Finn - it feels quite 'faddy' to my ears, probably because it has been a little overused.

Matthew. Although be warned it will eventually be shortened to Matt so bear that in mind. We liked either but to me Matt was an older boy kicking a football about rather than a baby. DSis Matt now at school to all his friends and some of the teachers and he likes it.

And Finlay may well get shortened to Finn.

Matthew.

Two in my family, both adults, have never been shortened to Matt by themselves or others.

I quite like Matthew shortened to Matt (when he's older) but less keen on Finlay being shortened to Finn. Am really stuck now!

Matthew (Matt), lovely name.

Another Matthew fan.

Matthew

Matthew - biased because I have one, and pleased to hear the MN jury agree. It's a classic name, and there are not many little ones about.
I have had people ask me how to spell it though

Lovely meaning too "gift of God"

My DS is a Findlay and it was very unusual when he was born in 2001 - the only other Findlay I'd heard of was the son of Sharron Davies. It has become much more popular in recent years though, lots of 6-7 year old Findlay's running around. I like to think it's because so many people met my lovely boy as a delightful toddler that they wanted to name their child after mine

Somewhat bemused that Findlay is considered faddy & trendy, it's a very traditional Irish/Scots moniker.

Me too blotted, I'm in Scotland and think of it as a very traditional name, particularly when spelled with a D, and Irish names like Fionn too.

Finlay. Strong classic old Scots name.

Which do you all prefer. . Findlay or Finlay?

Matthew...beautiful!

I prefer Findlay but the spellings without a D are more common at the moment (I like traditional!)

Matthew

Finlay will date, but if that doesn't bother you, then not a problem.

Matthew is by far the better choice. Matt is a great shortening when he's older. Matt/Matthews always seem to be lovely.

Matthew is lovely

Findlay with a d!

I'm biased I have a finnley, and yes always spelt wrong!

Chubby - I prefer it with the D and that's certainly how my DS spells his name, but really I would go with what you prefer. I found that once written down, Findlay looked more like how I imagined his name to look than if I'd spelled it Finlay/Finley/Phynnleigh. I know that sounds a bit airy-fairy but it worked for me!