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Thoughts on Foster as a boy's name

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Amiasmummy · 13/01/2014 20:29

I know it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea and to be honest, when my OH first suggested it I wasn't a fan. I thought people would think he was named after the beer. BUT it's really grown on me and now out of the few names we have agreed on it has become my favourite. (The beer thing obviously no longer bothers me). What are people's thoughts on the name? (Without being plain rude please)

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Writerwannabe83 · 30/01/2014 17:09

I'm having an ELCS at 39+3. EDD is officially the 28th March but he's coming on the 24th

We initially had lots of girls names planned (I was convinced it was going to be a girl) so when we found out at 16 weeks it was a boy me and DH were stumped!!! We really, really struggled.

Initially we really liked Liam and then for a very long time we were very keen on Harrison. However, about 3 weeks ago my husband suggested Arran (pronounced A-run, to rhyme with barren) and now we are pretty much settled on that. So between finding out the sex and actually deciding upon the name it still took us 14 weeks

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Amiasmummy · 30/01/2014 17:23

My EDD is 20th March, but being induced on 13th. Mainly to preserve my sanity as dd was sadly stillborn in 2010 so I've been a bag of nerves with this pregnancy

I love the names Liam and Harrison but a v. close friend has a Liam and I have a cousin called Harry. I love Arran, but oh was intent on the Aaron spelling with I'm not overly keen on as people would pronounce it air-on. We found out the sex at 21 weeks, so have had a good 12 weeks of disagreeing on names

Wishing you all the best with your CS

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Locketjuice · 30/01/2014 17:25

I would think his parents loved beer and thought it was funny sorry!

Writerwannabe83 · 30/01/2014 17:32

Thankfully DH was adamant not have the spelling Aaron as he doesn't like the air-on pronunciation, neither do I - so I completely understand your reluctance. We had to rule out Liam as my sister has got a little boy called William and we thought it was just too similar.

I'm very sorry to hear about your daughter, how awful. The very best of luck with your induction, I hope everything turns out as it should and that your nerves don't taint the experience too much

chipsandpeas · 30/01/2014 17:32

im another one who would associate it with the lager

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Amiasmummy · 30/01/2014 17:52

Thank you writer. I have been watched very closely since 20 weeks which has helped to reassure me. And although I'm nervous I've still cherished every moment of this pregnancy. Hoping the next 6 weeks go quickly! And darn those friends and family with awesome boys names. There are a fair few that I like but can't use for those reasons.

Lots of lager lovers on this thread!

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PenguinsDontEatKale · 30/01/2014 18:00

Sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Is Amia the name of your daughter? It is a really beautiful name. x

lljkk · 30/01/2014 18:01

I went to school with a Forest nn = Frosty.
I share MN conservatives tastes, so of your alternatives, I like best Liam & Joel.
Good luck. Forget what other people think, I would NEVER ask people online for advice on names but it's a guilty pleasure to reply to these threads.

lljkk · 30/01/2014 18:02

ps: late Xpost...my step-sis's husband has same name as DS1. It never even crossed my mind to think that was a conflict. Lots of names get repeated in families, it's doesn't have to be a problem.

AvonCallingBarksdale · 30/01/2014 18:03

Foster (child)
Foster (son)
Foster (care)
and don't forget the beer!
Not massively keen.
I like Joel.

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Amiasmummy · 30/01/2014 18:13

Thank you penguin Yes, Amia is my daughter's name. It means 'beloved' and just seemed right.

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Amiasmummy · 30/01/2014 18:16

lljkk, that's a valid point but we're using a family name as a middle name so would really rather not use family names (or similar to) for first name.

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Babytalkobsession · 01/02/2014 09:25

I like it and didn't think of any of the associations mentioned here. The beer is Fosters not Foster btw...totally different imo. Love the nn too.

Go for it if you love it.

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Amiasmummy · 01/02/2014 11:10

Thanks babytalk, it's reassuring to know that not everyone is beer obsessed

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koltonsmomm · 05/02/2014 13:56

We had our second son in October and we named him Foster and call him Fozzy! My husband picked it and I loved it right away. When we told our friends and family pretty much everyone loved his name! It is a pretty unique name and names grow on everyone! I say go for it!

koltonsmomm · 05/02/2014 13:56

koltonsmomm · 05/02/2014 13:59

Another name we loved just in case you may like it too is Callahan.

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Amiasmummy · 05/02/2014 20:01

That's fab Koltonsmomm!! I still think it's a lovely name, and it will likely end up being 'the one' We've not found another name we prefer. I love the fact that it's not commonly used! OH is very smug, as it was his suggestion. Lol.

Callahan is quite a cool name, but not grabbing me... possibly one too many syllables to go with the rest of the name. Foster (Fozzy) still wins

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BobaFetaCheese · 06/02/2014 18:11

I didn't like it at first (first thought was the doctor, forgot about the beer) but the nickname Fozzy is amazing!!
You should call him Foster Edward so he can be Fozzie Bear, although not sure the class of 2020 will know who he is?

I like Arran & Joel too, thought prefer William to Liam.

I find boys names hard, both of ours were nameless for days/weeks as we couldn't agree....and ds2 is on his third first name at 6 months!

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Amiasmummy · 06/02/2014 19:19

I love the nn Fozzy Bear may have to invest in a little bow tie and bowler hat lol. He would be Foster Richard though (family name) - hopefully the nn Fozzy Dick won't catch on!?

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BobaFetaCheese · 06/02/2014 22:28

I doubt Dick for Richard will be in the conciousness of most of his peers, as Richard is such an uncommon name now it'll probably be Fozzy Richie/Rik, it's no Fozzy Bear but it's still nice

I have a godawful, very bully-able (new word!) middle name (which is really popular on MN) and it wasn't discovered by my school chums until 6th form (someone read a file), so if he's not a fan of it or makes the Dick connection, he may not mention it?

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Amiasmummy · 07/02/2014 10:47

In all honesty, we're not likely to refer to him by his full name on a regular basis - so I don't think it would be an issue

I'm intrigued to know what your middle name is now! Lol

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ZingSweetApple · 07/02/2014 11:05

Beer or Foster care - just why? there are so many wonderful names out there.

I never get these weird ones

Umlauf · 07/02/2014 11:17

I'm not keen either, I hadn't thought of the beer but did think of foster care, but mainly because I'm not too sure on the aesthetics of it. I do think it is more difficult to find prettier sounding boys' names though. I think it's the harsher consonants of the s and t together, whereas Arron/Arran, Liam, Joel are all softer sounds.

I really like Forrest though, someone previously mentioned that name, lovely!

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Amiasmummy · 07/02/2014 11:52

I quite like Forrest! OH isn't keen though

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