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.

[pumpkinsweetie]

Instead of Aubin, how about Aubrey instead? Felix isn't too odd and much nicer than aubin imo

[SlouchingPanda]

PS. No need to apologise for not liking our choices! I was just interested in a 'general' opinion... andvthis seemed like the easiest way! Certainly not ruining my day if you don't like them, and probably wouldn't stop me using either.

Hi Vinegar - I'm feeling brave and feisty, and resilient to a universal planning! . Plus it's easier than leaving the house

[Branleuse]

either are nice. I have a felix. ive always loved the name and dont much care about strangers feelings on it (thankfully)
choose the one you love

[pumpkinsweetie]

Opinions are just that, although i like to get the gist of opinion i wouldn't let it change my choices either.
I want to name my unborn baby xander for a boy or sapphire for a girl, i have already been told by my mother she hates xander and when i tell people they make a pissy face!

Better that than a child with a way to popular name, that has 5 of their namesakes in the same year-imo boring.

[SelectAUserName]

I really like option 2, I think those names are lovely together. Felix is a great name.

Congratulations btw

[SlouchingPanda]

Thanks for your kind words PumpkinSweetie. Funnily enough we rejected Aubrey for being too 'bully-worthy'...

Other short-listed options were Bartholomew and Gabriel. We had SO many girls' names!

FWIW Felix is my choice and Aubin DH's.

[squoosh]

No name is universally liked, if you love a name go for it.

The only time I told someone on MN not to use a name no matter how much she loved it was when she wanted to call her daughter Randy.

[VinegarDrinker]

I like Gabriel a lot.

[squoosh]

Oh I love Gabriel so much.

[Littlecherublegs]

3.

Go for Gabriel!

[shoobidoo]

Aubin Lawrence - gorgeous!

[SlouchingPanda]

PS. To the PP who mentioned 2x 2 syllable A names and comic-book superhero names; I too have that combo, and although I've never had to rescue a woman from a burning building, I often feel like a superhero!

[FeegleFion]

pumpkin Xander was the first name we both liked for DS. Cracking name

[stopprocrastinating]

I love the name Laurence, with Larry as nn.

[stopprocrastinating]

What about the name Fletcher, as alternative to Felix.

[FreckledLeopard]

How about Auberon (as in Waugh) rather than Aubin (which I do like, incidentally)?

[TigerSwallowTail]

I like Felix, I love Stephen, I don't like Aubin and I hate Lawrence.

So Felix Stephen .

[ELR]

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But Lawrence is nice.

[Artijoke]

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[ELR]

Gabriel is nice too, the only reason I say I don't like aubin is because there was a boy at school called Aubrey who used to pick on me! But I suppose aubin is ok but I really just think of a pet or pet food when I think of felix.

[LapsedPacifist]

Aubin is confusing me somewhat, I've never seen it as a first name. I have a French girlfriend whose surname is Aubin (pronounced 'Aw-ban').

How about Aubrey? Much softer sounding and a classic under-used boy's name. Or Auberon, NN Bron?

[VinegarDrinker]

Aubrey is a girl's name too. Not that it matters particularly.

[squoosh]

Nope.

Aubrey is a boys name.

Audrey is a girls name.

[VinegarDrinker]

There is a girl called Aubrey at DS's nursery.

[JassyRadlett]

1. I'm a convert to Felix and know a couple of lovely little Felixes. Doesn't work with my last name at all, sadly.

Aubin makes me think of St Alban's. I know it's a saint's name but I think it would be a struggle.