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Brother for Tristan?

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Jumingi · 11/09/2013 19:54

It took us 5 weeks and 6 days to choose a name for DS1 (and even then, I was wobbling) but now DS2 has come along and I'd like to name him a bit quicker! ignores the fact that he's 3 weeks old already

Names so far:

Oscar - love this but we know lots of Oscars already and it's very popular
Theo - I can't reconcile myself (stupidly I know!) to giving him a shortened version of a name, and I'm not a fan of Theodore
Caspian - current favorite, but when I've been subtly sounding it out with a few family members, they've thought it was pretty pretentious and on par with Tarquin
Caspar
Zacariah - not keen on Zac though
Lysander
Silas
And at this point, Baby. It's unique, suits him and it means I don't have to bloody think of another name!

Any suggestions gratefully received or just validation that Caspian is a perfectly acceptable name

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/09/2013 19:58

Congratulations.

Tristan is gorgeos and tbh none of your list (to me) feel as good. Oscar is my favourite. Not overfond of Caspian. Actively dislike Silas, sorry.

Benedict
Oliver
Barnaby
Bartholomew
Christopher
Andrew

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/09/2013 19:58

gorgeous

SPBisResisting · 11/09/2013 20:00

We were going to go for arthur or dylan. Dd is glad we didn't

rockybalboa · 11/09/2013 20:02

Loooove Caspian but it does have quite a similar sound to Caspian. What about Casper or Jasper? I have a Barnaby so would highly recommend that. We had Tristan on our list for DS2 and names we have also considered are Gabriel, Miles, Magnus, Fergus, Angus, Felix...

rockybalboa · 11/09/2013 20:03

Similar sound to Tristan even...

dizzy77 · 11/09/2013 20:04

Jasper? Hugo? Barnaby? Rupert?

Plannersareus · 11/09/2013 20:06

Toby

Toomuch2young · 11/09/2013 20:07

Love Oscar and theo. Hate Silas!

What about Tobias? Or Saul?
Tristan is a gorgeous name.

Clargo55 · 11/09/2013 20:08

How about Tristan and Elias? Nn Eli, I think they sound lovely together.

Silas is my favourite from your list.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/09/2013 20:09

Elias is yummy - a zillion times nicer than Silas.

Jumingi · 11/09/2013 20:15

I love Barnaby, Bartholemew, Elias and Gabriel but DP vetoed them. Dylan was on the list too but we know a few Dylans so decided against it.

It's such a responsibility, and in my sleep deprived state I'm not trusting my judgement. I spent a good few days wondering about "Oswald" - didn't particularly like the name but thought it sounded good with Tristan until DP pointed out we'd have a Tristan and Oswald which isn't a million miles away from Tristan and Isolde! Blush

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chickydoo · 11/09/2013 20:18

Sebastian

Clargo55 · 11/09/2013 20:21

What about the Tobias (Toby) suggestion from above? Or Nathaniel? Nn Nate.

How about more Cornish names to go with Tristan?
Lowen
Sennen
Piran
Jowan
Perran

Clargo55 · 11/09/2013 20:23

Or Castiel, Cassius? Nn Cass.

yegodsandlittlefishes · 11/09/2013 20:24

Siegfried of course!

EugenesAxe · 11/09/2013 20:28

That's what I thought yegods. Or James.

3MenAndMe · 11/09/2013 20:30

Seth

OliviaMMumsnet · 11/09/2013 20:32

Love Tristan

impatienttobemummy · 11/09/2013 20:39

Ours is called baby too! I might steal Tristan for DS2!
Don't go for Oscar there are lots.

impatienttobemummy · 11/09/2013 20:39

Like jasper too

PixelAteMyFace · 11/09/2013 22:16

Another one for Seth here!

How about Marcus or Benedict? Gideon or Alexis?

PixelAteMyFace · 11/09/2013 22:16

Another one for Seth here!

How about Marcus or Benedict? Gideon or Alexis?

everlong · 11/09/2013 22:33

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FunnysInLaJardin · 11/09/2013 22:37

Simeon or Fabian or Rafe?

sausageandorangepickle · 11/09/2013 23:39

I knew a Tristan with a brother called Dominic - think they sound lovely together.

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