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.

Why not just Laurence Stephen then? More normal to have just one middle name isn't it.

Am really hoping you didn't have your heart set on Aubin.

And congratulations

3 sorry

congratulations btw

I have to use my initials a lot at work so always think of how they go.

AA. Roadside repairs or Alcoholics Anonymous

FA. F**k All

Something to bear in mind perhaps!

LFS is fine though, more than fine, has a good ring to it even.

I love Aubin :)

Well, I think Aubin is lovely, because it's unusual and has a nice sound to it....but then I like unusual names and called both mine very 'different' names. Better than Felix, which sounds like a cat...

I'm going against the majority - I like Aubin!

However Felix is, indeed, a cat.

Sorry

1. Laurence Stephen

I agree with gymboy.

Aubin is a great name - classic, strong, easy to spell/pronounce and not overused - what's not to like?

Laurence is a girls name for me, the feminine form of Laurent.

Felix is a well known brand of cat food in the UK.

Felix is better than Aubin imo but just Laurence Stephen is lovely.

Aubin is OK, but not with a surname that's also two syllables beginning with A. Unless he shows signs of being a superhero.

Oh I'm sorry I think 3)!

Remember though its up to you, not us! Felix is just too cat like I can't get passed the association so I'd say Aubin, which I also dislike :)

Felix rather than Aubin - but seems very popular at the moment if that bothers you?
Laurence is nicer than either imho

You're brave posting on here, though! I posted B's name back before she was born (along with a few other options) and was universally dismissed as being totally dull and unoriginal. You can't win!

1. I think they are both lovely, but Felix is my favourite. Try not to take all the responses to heart. You will never get unanimous approval on mn. If you love the name, go for it. My ds's name has been described as wet on here. Didn't put me off.

Thanks for the quick opinions! Really interesting to hear some outside thoughts - things can get a bit insular when you're confined to the house learning how to cope with a newborn.

All you voting '3' to a baby blue-ridden new mum, you nest of vipers, you! perhaps shouldn't have given it as an option!

We do like unusual, but perhaps our first two choices are a bit too 'out there'.

Aubin really splits opinion doesn't it... in a 95% of people really hate it and the very tiny minority like it lots sort of way. It is pronounced ORR-bin, and IS a real name, honest!

I am well aware of the Felix / catfood connection but before anyone called their cat it, it was a bona-fide human name!

Hadn't thought of Stephen Laurence being an issue but will be careful not to have them that way round. And the initials issue hadn't escaped my notice either.

Oh it's so hard! Will think some more...!

Felix.

For what it's worth I don't think Felix is 'out there' at all, I've heard of lots of newborn Felixes, it just doesn't appeal to me personally.

I know loads of baby Felixes, too, I certainly don't think it's 'out there'.

Congratulations!

Don't ask MN! Not everyone will like every name.

My DS is Jude and I've read quite a few comments about it being a feminine name but we love it and he's a strapping big baby boy

They're both lovely names, I hope you and your DH come to an agreement. He's your son, it only matters what you both think.