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I think we have a shortlist.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 18:45

Hector Ivo Black
Magnus Ivo Black
Otto Hector Black

My absolute ideal, dream name would be Ivo Hector Black, but my partner strongly dislikes Ivo. Sad face.

Other names on the long list, but don't feel quite right are Edgar, Bertram, Cosmo, Wilfred and Albert.

My DSs (11 & 8) are Finn & Louis.

What do you think? Any other suggestions?

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shoobidoo · 22/05/2013 18:51

Really dislike Hector (meaning or the potential nickname Heck!)

Otto sounds like a middle aged fat man - not very elegant, sorry

Love Magnus and Cosmo!

Or how about
Reuben
Monty
Quentin/Quinn
Sebastian/Seb
Dominic

pygmy · 22/05/2013 18:55

Dominic is my partner's name and Reuben is his son's name! Quentin is too posh sounding and dislike Sebastian. Monty's nice but seems a bit informal.

It might be a case of seeing what feels right when he's here; but ideally I'd like the name sorted before his arrival!

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itsnothingoriginal · 22/05/2013 18:55

Shame about Ivo - great name!

Otto would be my choice - I know a lovely little boy called Otto and think it's a very cool name.

NotSpartacus · 22/05/2013 18:58

I like Hector and Otto both. And I like Ivo too.
Not quite as keen on Magnus.
How about Linus?

Bowlersarm · 22/05/2013 19:00

Now pygmy you know what they'll all be saying about Hector........!

If you can't have Ivo what about Ivan?

pygmy · 22/05/2013 19:01

Linus is great and I have suggested this, but partner can't get past the Charlie Brown rag boy.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 19:04

Not so keen on Ivan (too close to ex's name) but love Ivor. He doesn't!

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NotSpartacus · 22/05/2013 19:05

You know what I'd do?
When the baby is out, ask your DH to go out and get something and borrow his phone. Then call everyone and announce the birth of Ivo Hector Linus (Edmund?). Job done.

puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE · 22/05/2013 19:06

Magnus is my boy name, so it would have to be that!

pygmy · 22/05/2013 19:07

He is fed up with my constant name talk and has said I can call him what I want! Wouldn't feel right choosing a name he's not keen on. Or maybe I'm being too nice?!!

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Bowlersarm · 22/05/2013 19:07

Edmund
Xander
Xavier
Jonah
Crispin
Marcus

Any good?

I like Hector and Otto from your list. Not so keen on Magnus.

Belvedere · 22/05/2013 19:07

Love all your names. Ivo is lovely but like you I'm not allowed it. Otto is fab but I wasted that on the cat.
Hmm
Looks like we are leaning toward Albert or Bertie as that's the only one we can compromise on.
Why's it so hard?!

Smartiepants79 · 22/05/2013 19:08

They all remind me of middle-aged banker, sorry!
Maximilian? Angus?

OrangeFootedScrubfowl · 22/05/2013 19:09

I think Otto goes best with your other names. It fits. :)

apatchylass · 22/05/2013 19:20

I love Otto and like Magnus. Not so keen on Hector because as a verb it has a very negative meaning.
Ivo is also lovely.
Adore Wilfred too.

Decoy · 22/05/2013 19:27

Hector Ivo, then Magnus Ivo (or Hector Magnus / Magnus Hector?)

Otto has sprung to popularity recently, but am not keen.

Love Albert of your other ideas.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/05/2013 19:34

Hector is ace but I don't like Ivo.

Anjou · 22/05/2013 23:23

Love Magnus, hector & Ivo! You've said that Ivor is too similar to DH's, what about Ivar? It's Scandinavian and pronounced 'Eeevar'. I love that it.

pygmy · 22/05/2013 23:28

Belvedere I love Albert but one of our sons has it as a middle name so am reluctant to use it. Same goes with Arthur. Great names!

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 23:28

Is Otto really popular now then?

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OneFingerSjupesUpTheYoni · 22/05/2013 23:32

Otto sounds nicest (to my ears) next to your boys names already but as many people point out - it's not often you list all your dcs names out and it makes no bones to them when they are older as it's not often you need to tell people your siblings names :)

OutragedFromLeeds · 22/05/2013 23:39

I love Ivo, shame you can't use that as a first name. Not mad keen on any of the others, but I like Otto best. I think Hector and Magnus are a bit unusual in comparison to your other boys names.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 23:47

DP said to keep Ivo on the list as he may grow to like it Smile

Ivo and Otto are more unusual than Hector and Magnus I think! I'm not too fussed about the names matching, as there will be a massive age gap between them.
I have a feeling he'll be an Otto.

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pygmy · 22/05/2013 23:50

The only problem with Magnus is the lack of nicknames. Not liking the thought of Maggie!

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