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Edward, Marcus or Gabriel?

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CorBlimeyTrousers · 02/08/2015 20:55

We are struggling with a boys name shortlist. Brother for Fraser. Husband has rejected nearly everything I've suggested. My current favourite is Edward but I wonder if it's a bit boring. James is the likely middle name and we have a three syllable Mc surname.

I would welcome thoughts and suggestions? Thank you.

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pinktrufflechoc · 02/08/2015 20:56

Definitely Edward Smile

Edmund is slightly more unusual though if you want that.

queentroutoftroutss · 02/08/2015 20:57

Gabriel.

Molliee92 · 02/08/2015 20:58

I'm going with Gabriel! :) love it

silverglitterpisser · 02/08/2015 20:58

Edward or Gabriel. Marcus is a bit stuffy n old fashioned imo.

GoooRooo · 02/08/2015 20:59

Edward.

Eggwhisk · 02/08/2015 20:59

Gabriel Smile

ButterflyOfFreedom · 02/08/2015 21:14

I was going to say Marcus until I say his brother is Fraser - in which case I think Gabriel goes better.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 02/08/2015 22:10

Gabriel.

Theas18 · 02/08/2015 22:13

Edward. Bril name :)

ShadowStar · 02/08/2015 22:16

Edward.

RiverTam · 02/08/2015 22:17

Marcus

MagratGarlik · 02/08/2015 22:19

Marcus is ds2's middle name, so I may be biased, but love it. Gabriel would be my preferred choice if there would ever be a ds3. Both beautiful, strong, classic names. Don't like Edward though. It sounds a bit Enid Blyton to me, but I don't know why.

Sophronia · 03/08/2015 00:24

Gabriel

CarlaJones · 03/08/2015 01:00

Good names. I think you really need to have four boys so you can use them all.

HelenF35 · 03/08/2015 01:57

Gabriel

WishIWasWonderwoman · 03/08/2015 02:02

Marcus McSurname might be a bit much.

I would say Edward.

Stingingthistle · 03/08/2015 02:08

Edward

Miles also comes to mind

HelloNewman · 03/08/2015 02:09

I love them all, but Gabriel is the best.

freddyfucktard · 03/08/2015 02:11

Edward James sounds really good, i love the name Edward!

StevieJo · 03/08/2015 04:14

I prefer Gabriel but love the suggestion of Edmund

CakeRattleandRoll · 03/08/2015 04:14

Edward

VioletVelvet · 03/08/2015 04:18

Edward

sweetpeame · 03/08/2015 07:01

Definitely Gabriel. Edward is nice enough but very "safe". Although I love nn Ted and like nn Ed. Marcus is completely meh. Reminds me of a dull, stuffy school teacher.

Blondie87 · 03/08/2015 12:03

I think Edward is gorgeous! Classic with good nn potential for when he's older.

TempsPerdu · 03/08/2015 12:40

Absolutely love Gabriel and think it goes best with Fraser so would go for this. Edward would be 2nd choice - very nice, great nicknames but as a pp has already said, a bit safe compare to Fraser. Not keen on Marcus - makes me think of an accountant for some reason!