Almost named our 4 day old boy - need opinions!

[SlouchingPanda]

So, Junior Panda almost has a name... DH prefers one, I prefer another. It's DEADLOCK - we need your help!

1. Aubin Laurence Stephen [2 syllable surname starting with A]
   
2. Felix Laurence Stephen [same surname]
   
3. They're both hideous
   
4. Either is good
   

Stephen as you might guess is a non-negotiable family name. I won't say who prefers which but would love to hear your thoughts.

[SanityClause]

DS would've been Felix, except it was too "matchy" with DD2's name

[AmandaPandtheTantrumofDoom]

I think they are both nice. Never heard of Aubin before, but it's growing on me.

I love Laurence. I know a little Laurie (birth certificate name Laurence) and I think that's a great name.

Enjoy the little one.

[Tickledyellow]

Go for Laurence! Gorgeous name x

[SlouchingPanda]

Thank you to everyone who replied, yes, even those who voted for 3!

I'm really glad I started this thread. It has certainly confirmed that we all have very differing opinions on names and what is important (do initials matter? Brand names? Is Aubrey unisex?! Are alliterative names a big no and thus did I marry the wrong man!? ). As one PP said, it would be really boring if we all liked the same names.

I think the best advice was to go for the one we love, and we will. I'm not going to come back to say what we choose in the end (still in negotiation) as I don't want negative comments after we've picked IYSWIM.

Thanks again

Flowers? On a baby name thread? Must be the hormones

[ChippingInHopHopHop]

Yes - you have 6 weeks, use it wisely

I'm another 3. Sorry. (and that includes Bart & Gab)

[mummylin2495]

Ooh my first boyfriend was called Felix he was Swiss and nicknamed Fewx ! Lovely name

[XBenedict]

I prefer the first one, I know quite a few Felix's now.

[FingersCrossedLegsNot]

Love Felix

[BlueStarsAtNight]

I don't particularly like either of your top 2, but if pushed I'd go Felix as I really don't like Aubin.

Love Gabriel though, go for that!

[Andanotherthing123]

I love the name Felix, it's easy to say, there won't be three in his class at school and for those who think cats, I know a Felix and it's defo not something I EVER associate with him. I like Aubin, but don't know how to say it.

[ems1910]

Just caught up on the rest of the thread lol.

Gabriel is lovely :)
It is interesting to get opinions but please go with what you love!

[ems1910]

I'm pronouncing it Or-bin?

Either way it's 3 here too although Felix if I had to choose

[CPtart]

3.
But love Laurence as a first name.

[FetaCheeny]

I've never heard Aubin but quite like it!
Not as keen on Felix but it's not terrible. Don't like Laurence.

[johnnycomelurky]

Oh and by funny I meant it's interesting how different people's tastes are.

[johnnycomelurky]

People's preferences are very funny. I like Felix quite a lot and think Aubin is interesting and would grow on me. But I REALLY dislike Laurence as a first name and think Laurie as a nn for it is terrible, so I clearly go against the grain on this thread.

[SoftSheen]

Felix is great! :)

[Playdoughcaterpillar]

Another 3 sorry!
Love Gabriel and Gabe as an abbreviation.
Felix is a bit wet IMHO and Aubin is just too unusual, I would hate to have a name that makes people go 'eh? How do you spell that?

[ZolaBuddleia]

Not keen on Aubin, too like auburn.

Felix, not keen at all, sorry.

How about Anselm?

[MorrisZapp]

3

[youarewinning]

Love Gabriel. I also like Laurence and Stephen. Felix is my favourite of the original 2 but not overly keen on either personally.

What about Laurence Felix Stephen?

[Badvoc]

3
Sorry.

[formicadinosaur]

Laurence or Lawrence is Lovely

[BungleGeorgeAndZippy]

I don't like either in its entirety. Felix is nice but not keen on the Laurence Stephen (too Stephen Laurence for me)

[MagicBaguette]

I prefer Aubin.

Haven't actually heard it before, but I actually really like it! (My choices are normally very safe!)

I would perhaps prefer it as a middle name though - Laurence Aubin Stephen is my favourite combo.

Not a fan of Felix