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Variants on Finn

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puntasticusername · 14/12/2013 19:27

We both like Finn as a boy's name, but unfortunately it has very negative associations for me due to someone of that name who I used to know. Bad enough that my stronger side really wants to reclaim the name and make it A Good Thing for me, but I can't quite stomach using it for my son just as it is...

So, backstory over, what variants of Finn could we use? We both like Finton, don't like Finlay at all unfortunately, is there anything else...?

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MyMILisfromHELL · 14/12/2013 19:38

That's a hard one.

Fynlay?

Are you sure about using it as your child's name? You don't want to end up regretting the name choice.

Do you like names of Celtic origin in particular? There are thousands to choose from.

BunnyLebowski · 14/12/2013 19:40

Why on earth would you use a name that has a negative association for you? Confused

There are a million other names you could choose and tbh Finn and Finlay and every single variation are done to death. There are 4 in DD's year alone.

You can do better OP.

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puntasticusername · 14/12/2013 19:52

Because the person in question was enough of a bastard that I would resent still letting him, 20 years later, have any power whatsoever over my life. And otherwise me and DH both like the name itself. And there are SO few names we agree on...and I'm 38+4 and we're running out of time...

I'll have a closer look at Celtic names, thanks.

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Bluestocking · 14/12/2013 19:55

I'm with Bunny. It's just perverse to use a name that still has such bad voodoo for you. It would be a particularly bad idea to use the name if Bad Finn was a toxic ex. There are lots of lovely names out there and you have plenty of time - you don't have to register the birth until six weeks after your baby's born.

ctrlaltdel · 14/12/2013 20:00

Flynn
Finnian
Liam
Niall
Aidan

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puntasticusername · 14/12/2013 20:30

This is just too depressing. We really are SHIT at thinking of names!

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Trooperslane · 14/12/2013 20:34

Finn was our boys name (we had a girl)

I love it. Otherwise Eoin or Liam - my vvvv vv much missed DF's name. Eoin has a special meaning given where my Dad was from

Theonlyoneiknow · 14/12/2013 20:50

I love the name, it has a friendly ring to it (obv not with the ex situ)

What about
Findlay
Finnbar
Flynn (sort of similar?)

I can sympathise with agreeing on names, we were the same!

JacqueslePeacock · 14/12/2013 20:53

Phineas. Then you don't even get the F initial. :)

MissBeehiving · 14/12/2013 20:54

I have a lovely DS called Finn Smile

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puntasticusername · 14/12/2013 20:58

Phineas! I LOVE that. Will test it on DH Smile

(Ps it wasn't an ex actually, but a school bully).

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PrincessFlirtyPants · 14/12/2013 21:01

Phineas is a great name! Great suggestion Jacquelse

Wandastartup · 14/12/2013 21:02

Brother had a house mate Finian

CarryOnDancing · 14/12/2013 21:50

Are you sure your hormones aren't making you think that connecting negativity to your child is a good idea-even if it is to stick two fingers up at the bully.

Why don't you pick a name that will be happy and individual to your child and see the fact that you have survived the bully and have a new family as you winning?! It would be an awful thing to be stuck with and regret. Why give the bully any more space in your life or mind?

I'm sure when you see him you will feel he looks/feels like a name Smile

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puntasticusername · 14/12/2013 22:39

Yeah, you may well be right, perhaps I'm just trying too hard.

I really hope we have some sort of shot of inspiration when we clap eyes on MiniPunt, we sure don't have a lot now!

Thanks for the replies everyone, I appreciate it.

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badtime · 15/12/2013 10:27

Fintan is my favourite longer 'Fin' name (I have never seen the 'Finton' spelling before).

I have also seen 'Finnegan' as a given name, although that is really a surname.

Ilovekittyelise · 15/12/2013 10:49

im on the fence about the association thing. was this person close enough that it would feel you were naming baby after him? if so id say dont do it. if not, so many people have said to me that you will create your own association so fast that the disliked person will soon fade.

im not keen on the actual name but its what you like that matters.

we are similarly struggling with name for our second boy at 33 weeks.

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puntasticusername · 15/12/2013 13:11

See this is the thing. Will I forget the association as soon as the name belongs to my DC, or will it always be in my mind? As a PP said, it's a big gamble to take with something as important as your child's name.

Fintan, that's cool...

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JimmieBimmie · 16/12/2013 14:21

Finnergan

ProfondoRosso · 16/12/2013 14:29

Findlay, Finnigan, Fintan, Finnian, Fingal.

I'm not a fan of Finbar as it was the name of the headmaster of a school lots of my friends went to. They'd all shout FinBAAAAR when they saw him out of school.

Inglori0us · 19/12/2013 07:13

I reckon you'll forget the negative association as your son will be so much more important and relevant to your life when he's actually here and you're saying the name to him a hundred times a day.

loisismyhero · 19/12/2013 07:18

What about Fionn, pronounced Fyun?

Though if you're in Britain you might forever be correcting people.

PrimalLass · 19/12/2013 07:33

You'll know whether you can give him the name when you see him and have to say it. My DS was to be called a shortened version of his name, as his grandad was. But it just wasn't 'him' - when I tried to say it I couldn't, but the long version seemed perfectly 'him'. Hope that makes sense.

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puntasticusername · 19/12/2013 12:16

Hi everyone,

Well, DS2 arrived yesterday morning - via very quick and perfectly bearable labour, bless him.

We've named him by one of the names suggested above - it suits him perfectly and we're all very happy Smile

Just need to crack this wretched breastfeeding malarkey now - wish us luck!

Many thanks for all the suggestions, I really appreciate your help.

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loisismyhero · 19/12/2013 17:04

Congratulations! Glad you found a name you're happy with.

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