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Peter? Jolyon?

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ClaryCazalet · 03/02/2013 11:41

Anyone have thoughts on either of these? I love both but I think I may have odd taste in boys' names... I am looking for something uncommon but traditional. Also like Edward and Rupert. All reactions welcome! Thanks.

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RooneyMara · 03/02/2013 11:59

all good apart from jolyon - try saying them out loud, I find it hard to say iyswim.

NorbertDentressangle · 03/02/2013 12:03

Of those its only Edward that I would consider OK I'm afraid.

Jolyon is along the lines of Tarquin and Ptolemy in my mind

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ClaryCazalet · 03/02/2013 12:09

Hmm, feared as much re Jolyon. Views on Peter anyone?

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IHeartKingThistle · 03/02/2013 12:15

Peter is a fab name, it's my dad's name and Ds's middle name. seriously considered it for first name too. Petie is so Chechen they're little.

RooneyMara · 03/02/2013 12:18

I have one, it's a super name Smile I'm surprisedthere aren;t more little ones.

BikeRunSki · 03/02/2013 13:15

Peter is my DS's middle name too, after my favourite uncle. Considered it for first name, but it would have given some one else I don't like ideas!

Anyway, apart from the uncle connection I like it because it is traditional, well known, but not common.!

SingSongMummy · 03/02/2013 13:21

I love Jolyon, think it's a great name; unusual, but traditional.Smile

IHeartKingThistle · 03/02/2013 15:01

oh my it's not Chechen! Cute! It's so cute!

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ClaryCazalet · 03/02/2013 17:43

Thanks all, some useful responses here. Just love Jolyon in the Forsyte Saga and is there a cuter nn for a little boy than Jolly?

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Elleroo · 03/02/2013 18:41

I love Peter it's definitely on my shortlist..it's an established name without it being too common, and suits all ages.

I also like Rupert.

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LadyLech · 04/02/2013 02:25

Jolyon is one of my absolute favourite boys names. It has so many nicknames, and if he is not keen, then he can always shorten it to Jon.

I would have had it if, my hubsand hadn;t banned me and I only had daughters Grin.

shoobidoo · 04/02/2013 11:24

I know a lovely 12 year old Jolyon - he's very cool and so I like the name. Jolly or Jonny as nicknames. Really love it actually, espcially as it's not overused.

I'm less keen on Rupert and find Edward a little dull.

omri · 04/02/2013 15:31

love peter - its on my shortlist if my next is a boy :)

omri · 04/02/2013 15:33

meant to say too - i have only ever met very good, honest, loyal men called peter. dont think you can be a bad person with such a good strong name!

ZolaBuddleia · 04/02/2013 15:36

Is it pronounced Jolly-on, Joll-yon or Joll-yun?

I know a Peter who's a bit of a git. Grin

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ClaryCazalet · 04/02/2013 19:43

It's pronounced JoeLeon I think. Thanks for the feedback all.

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