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Polarbearcub · 20/06/2015 13:06

Thanks for everyone's help so far - we're still thinking hard about the name for our little boy

Short list is

oscar
Arthur
Magnus nn Gus
Arlo

What do people rate from the above list? Also are there are any other obvious nicknames for Magnus (as I think it needs one - not sure why)

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Ficidy · 20/06/2015 13:14

I don't like Oscar or Arthur, but the other two are great!

MarchLikeAnAnt · 20/06/2015 13:15

I like them all apart from Magnus - its a very ugly name.

sebsmummy1 · 20/06/2015 13:17

I like Oscar, Magnus and Arthur.

TrinityForce · 20/06/2015 13:22

Arthur Oscar Arlo all lovely names. Mag/Magpie nn? Grin

Polarbearcub · 20/06/2015 13:23

Thanks guys,
I should have included George as well

Any strong favourites?

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Sophronia · 20/06/2015 15:34

Magnus is my favourite, but I prefer nn Max or Mags.

CakeRattleandRoll · 20/06/2015 16:37

Magnus is great, I would use nn Mags.
Also like George, Arthur and Oscar.
Less keen on Arlo, maybe because it makes me think of the town Harlow.

Whenwillwe3meetagain · 20/06/2015 16:41

Love Arlo

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 20/06/2015 20:51

Wow what a great list love them all! Oscar, Arthur and George are very popular around here not sure if popularity is an issue for you.

If I had to choose I would pick Magnus or Arthur! Lovely!

2boys2girls · 20/06/2015 20:57

I know a few Arthur's Georges and oscars, 3 magnus's and 2 Arlos, love Arthur or George from your list

Ilovenannyplum · 20/06/2015 21:06

The girl from TOWIE has just called her baby Arlo so I can imagine that's about to get v popular....

TempsPerdu · 20/06/2015 21:14

I'd go for Arthur or Magnus, depending on how much popularity bothers you - Arthur's got pretty trendy lately! Oscar's nice too, but it's becoming ubiquitous round here - loads of them around. Not a fan of Arlo - think it's faddy and will date. George is OK but unexciting.

RedToothBrush · 21/06/2015 14:23

Oscar - Over used and over run with them
Arthur - Too dusty. Prefer Art or Arty as a more funky modern take on it but that's just my taste
Magnus - Like a lot. I like Scandy Chic.
George - Yuk. Just no.
Arlo - Over faddy, trendy, will date hugely and reminds me of Harlow.

2Blessed0301 · 22/06/2015 17:06

my husbands name is Oscar, he said he got made fun of in school for it, but I will tell you this he is a strong, hard working, successful (handsome :) and loving man. I think its a strong name :)

2Blessed0301 · 22/06/2015 17:06

my husbands name is Oscar, he said he got made fun of in school for it, but I will tell you this he is a strong, hard working, successful (handsome :) and loving man. I think its a strong name :)

PallasCat · 22/06/2015 17:50

Magnus or George

Suzietwo · 22/06/2015 17:56

I've got a Magnus. Love it

pilates · 22/06/2015 17:56

Arthur George

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/06/2015 18:36

This order:

Oscar (Love this)
Arthur (like)
Magnus
Arlo (really don't like this, sorry)

Cloggal · 22/06/2015 19:27

Love Magnus, like Oscar and Arthur, lukewarm on Arlo.

LouisaB1990 · 23/06/2015 01:33

I think Oscar is gorgeous x

Pagerty · 23/06/2015 22:55

George and Arthur get my vote.

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