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Boys name shortlist - but none seem like "the one"

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dobedobedo · 31/12/2013 12:31

Hi

Our baby is due in May, and our shortlist so far is:

Jude
Jesse
Luke
Gabriel

I also like Rory but DH hates it, so that's out. This baby's brother is called Ashton.

Does anyone else have any ideas of similar types of boys names? I do prefer names that aren't hugely popular. (when ds was born, Ashton was unheard of - there's a big age gap between him and this baby)

Thank you!

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SundaySimmons · 31/12/2013 12:37

Gene

Levi

Leon

Wishfulmakeupping · 31/12/2013 12:37

I like Jude from your list

SundaySimmons · 31/12/2013 12:39

Joel

Jago

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MoFoe1 · 31/12/2013 13:18

Have you googled 'biblical baby names'?the names you mentioned seem to stick with that trend...might be worth a look
P.s: love Jude Grin

HoneyandRum · 31/12/2013 14:02

We have a Gabriel known as Gabe (Gabey as a baby). Still love his name and he was a big baby and is a tall little boy so seems to suit him so well. My DH chose his name, it's supposed to be quite a popular name but we haven't met another yet. He gets a very positive reaction to his name.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 31/12/2013 14:08

Love Jude, Luke and Gabriel but hate Jesse, sorry. Luke is my favourite.

ToffeeJungle · 31/12/2013 18:33

I love Gabriel, like Luke, and dislike Jude & Jesse which seem more like girls names to me.

Caleb
Xander
Marcus
Xavier
Heath
Wilson
Tobias
Cornelius
Drake
Fraser
Dexter
Spencer
Blake

DoItTooBabyJesus · 31/12/2013 18:35

Like Jude, LOVE Jesse!

CPtart · 31/12/2013 18:43

Love Luke, but then I have one.

Evan.
Dominic.
Edward.
Adam.
Isaac.

Cataline · 31/12/2013 18:47

Gorgeous names! I particularly like Gabriel and Luke. My DH vetoed Rory as well- I love this name!!
What about:
Elian
Caleb
Rowan
Caelan ?

wizzler · 31/12/2013 18:47

I like Gabe, and Caleb.. don't like Jesse or Jude.

Cataline · 31/12/2013 18:48

Ashton is a lovely name btw!

Timetoask · 31/12/2013 18:53

From your list my favourite is Luke.

DramaAlpaca · 31/12/2013 18:55

I like all your names, so I'm not much help really!

Littlemisschristmas · 31/12/2013 20:16

Like Luke and Jude. What about Caleb?
Biblical names like Jacob are very popular at the minute.

sonlypuppyfat · 31/12/2013 20:20

Love Gabriel but a big Peter Gabriel fan. Also like Jared and Caleb.

mincepeyes · 31/12/2013 20:29

love your list, what about Solomon/Saul

Eggwhisk · 31/12/2013 21:00

I have a lovely little Gabriel (also known as Gabey baby or Gabe the babe Grin so that's my favourite, I also like Jude. We also had Benedict, Rufus and Frederick on our list.

ChaffinchOfDoom · 31/12/2013 21:05

Rafferty
Hugo
Corbyn

Cataline · 31/12/2013 21:06

Oooh chaffinch, I LOVE your list!! Grin

ChaffinchOfDoom · 31/12/2013 21:35
Grin
ChaffinchOfDoom · 31/12/2013 21:37

Jude Law & Sadie Frost's boy is Rafferty.

Rufus is lovely -- Rufus Sewell

I love Corbyn / Corben / Corbin but doesn't go with our surname

My boy is due in March - we haven't chosen yet either

ChaffinchOfDoom · 31/12/2013 21:39

howabout

Hayden
Max
Leo / Leon
Fletcher
Tristan
Travis
Elliot
Lucas

Sweetishdelight · 31/12/2013 21:44

Jules
Love Jude and Rufus btw
And Max!
Miles/Myles
Gaelan (not sure if that's how you spell it!)