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Murphy or Morris?

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Yannah2006 · 05/03/2013 17:09

I've posted before about the trouble we've had naming DS2. Basically, i like fabulous names and DP only likes boring ones Grin . But really, he's been a bit of a closed book about the whole thing and keeps changing his mind about the ones he likes and not suggesting any others.

My list consisted of
Gus
Ralph
Alvy
Soren
Alexi
Ari
Samson
Renly
Farley
Guthrie
Shepherd
Morton
Ira
Miller
Rufus
Hamish
Fergus

Most have now been vetoed by dp and he doesn't have a list.

We have one name that we both 'like' (not love, but i don't think we're going to find one of those). Murphy (possibly Murphy Ira G). We've mentioned it to a few people and have got fairly good reactions. The cons, imo, are that it doesn't have a nickname and it's seen as more of a sir name than a first name.

DP loves the name Felix. It's the only name he's really had a strong reaction too (except Alvy, which he loved up until about 12 weeks and has now gone off :( )I think it's ok.... no, wait, i really don't. I dislike it quite intensely. Cons are that again, no nickname and it's a brand of cat food.

I love Morris (nn Moss). I've wanted to call the baby Morris since we started talking about babies. DP initially really liked it, but has now cooled to it a bit. I'm thinking we could possibly come to some compromise by having Morris Felix G. This would mean that he gets both his favorite name and the sir name and i get my favorite name as a first name.

So, what do you think?
Murphy Ira G.
Or
Morris Felix G.

What other names do you think we might like?

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JazzAnnNonMouse · 05/03/2013 18:07

I prefer the first probably because I don't like felix either Smile

forgetmenots · 05/03/2013 18:16

Love Murphy, really dislike Morris if I'm honest (actually prefer Moss! Can you use that?) Agree with the cat associations around Felix, I can't help it.

Love Fergus and Hamish from your list (they were on my list, too).
I also had:
Magnus
Finn
Angus
Ruairidh
Gregor

Very scottish/Irish list I know...

FellNel · 05/03/2013 18:24

I think both Morris and Murphy are awful, sorry - and I say that as someone who likes quite 'out there' names. They both like dogs, or unappealing old men.

Of your list I only like Gus, Ralph (well, it's ok but I prefer Rafe) Soren, Rufus, Hamish and Fergus. The others are not good.

Yannah2006 · 05/03/2013 18:42

What can i say, i secretly love Morris dancing and my dream car is a Morris Minor :) he would mostly be called Moss i think.

Love those names forgetmenot but Ruairidh!? I tried to pronounce it and i sounded like a dinosaur. How would you go about saying it?

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aoife24 · 05/03/2013 18:44

From your list I like Ira, Soren, Rufus, Guthrie (to my surprise) and Hamish. Hard to choose between them for me.

forgetmenots · 05/03/2013 18:45

Roo-ry (like Rory, but an oo not an oh!) :)

CheeseStrawWars · 05/03/2013 18:52

MFG as an initial set - OMFG. ohmyfuckinggod

Murphy Ira G. I know it's "eyra" and not "I.R.A." but google "Murphy Ira"...

Yfronts · 05/03/2013 20:58

I like Rex or Rafe

What about Lex?

Edma · 05/03/2013 21:05

I like Murphy, not Morris.

BeeBopDingALing · 05/03/2013 22:35

Murphy and Morris are just awful. Felix is a cats name to me & a major brand.

I do like some on your list.
Gus - Ok
Ralph - No
Alvy - No
Soren - LOVE this.
Alexi - Great
Ari - This is a girls name
Samson - Dogs name
Renly - Sounds made up
Farley - Rusks?
Guthrie - No
Shepherd - Awful
Morton - No
Ira - No
Miller - Surname
Rufus - Dogs name
Hamish - Ok if you're Scottish
Fergus - Ok if you're Scottish

Yannah2006 · 05/03/2013 23:28

Alexi is probably my least favourite name on the list Beebop , clearly we have very different tastes!
Ari is a traditional Hebrew boys name.

MFG, hadn't thought of that! Hohoho

aoife Ira is my favourite after Morris. It has been vetoed unfortunately, like the rest of the names on the list- need some other suggestions!

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