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Spencer or Archie?

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shelli135 · 24/04/2013 18:24

Due in 4 weeks, can't decide which name..... also which goes best with Jacob (our other son).

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thermalsinapril · 24/04/2013 18:56

Archie

Bowlersarm · 24/04/2013 18:57

Archie

lljkk · 24/04/2013 18:58

Spencer. Archie isn't a proper name (sniffy hoiky judgy pants).

And Spencer Tracey was way cool.

Roseformeplease · 24/04/2013 18:59

Not Spencer, reminds me of Frank Spencer (Ooh, Betty). Like Archie.

proudmummy10 · 24/04/2013 18:59

I'm liking Archie, i think it goes well with Jacob.

chocolateshoes · 24/04/2013 19:01

archie

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CPtart · 24/04/2013 19:20

My godson is Spencer (12). It's grown on me.
Dislike Archie almost as much as all the other incomplete ie ending names such as Alfie, Charlie, Freddie. Jacob is lovely.

Ham69 · 24/04/2013 20:28

Spencer, no contest.

thefirstmrsrochester · 24/04/2013 20:31

Archie

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shelli135 · 24/04/2013 20:32

My worry with archie is that whenhe gets to school, there may be 4 other archie in his class. Although I do love it, spencer is more unique. Marks and spencer yes we've had that one, it did put me of the name. Spencer is quite geeky vintage, Archie is more cute baby name...... Completely stumped. Both names don't really go together either so couldn't have Archie Spencer, or Spencer Archie.... Hhmmm may just have to wait and see what he looks like. Smile

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LynetteScavo · 24/04/2013 20:33

Spencer, but PC Plum is my favorite.

ouryve · 24/04/2013 20:34

You've been watching too much Balamory.

idiot55 · 24/04/2013 20:34

spencer, absolutly love it

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shelli135 · 24/04/2013 20:43

We don't watch balamory.... Are they both characters?Blush

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Shiraztastic · 24/04/2013 20:47

Archie. Spencer reminds me of that 'my own spencer bear' book, or the character from eastern doers. Mind you I'm not a big fan of Archie either, that has lots of associations, inc Balamory.

I don't think either goes with Jacob, sorry.

wizzler · 24/04/2013 20:48

Archie. Definitely Archie. I don't think it is as popular as it was 2or 3 years ago

CharlieBoo · 24/04/2013 21:37

Archie... Spencer is erm... Dare I say it???

TolliverGroat · 24/04/2013 21:46

Thank goodness; I thought this was a "which Balamory character would you shag if you absolutely had to?" thread.

notso · 24/04/2013 21:48

Archie in answer to both OP and Tolliver Grin

kneedeepindaisies · 24/04/2013 21:49

Is there any Balamory characters you would shag? Confused

If I had to choose a name I would say Archie because I think Spencer sounds a bit wet.

greenteawithlemon · 24/04/2013 21:50

Neither. Sorry.

TolliverGroat · 24/04/2013 21:55

kneedeepindaisies -- there's the tricky aspect, because I do rather fancy Miles Jupp in anything else/as himself, but not as Archie by any stretch of the imagination.

Sorry, OP, for derailing your thread. They are both fine names; maybe try referring to the baby as "Archie" for a week and then as "Spencer" for a week and see which sounds right?