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Which boy's name?

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FrogSong · 25/08/2015 20:33

Here is our shortlist:
Hayden
Rowan
Ewan
Calvin
Devon

We are in Ireland and those names aren't very common here maybe compared to the UK. I've actually never met a Hayden, Rowan or Ewan and the only Calvin and Devon I've met were English so they're quite rare names here. Thanks in advance, our heads are wrecked. Girl's names are so much easier!

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mydogeatsnutstoo · 25/08/2015 20:37

Hayden or Rowan. Rowan is my favourite - I like Hayden but would worry about it being lumped with the Jayden/ Kayden type names.

The others are ok, I find Ewan a bit wet. Devon - only if you particularly like Devon!

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FrogSong · 25/08/2015 20:44

Thanks mydogeatsnutstoo. Yeah Devon is my husband's favourite, can't say I love it. Hayden I like a lot but like you said, it's kind of shoved in with all the Jayden/Kayden names lately even though it's been around much longer. I love Rowan but there are so many Ronans in Ireland I think the poor kid would be forever correcting people.

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Daffydil · 25/08/2015 20:45

I love Rowan.

I knew a Devon. He used to get pissed off when we asked him if he knew how they made it so creamy...

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/08/2015 20:48

Love Rowan. Ewan okay. Don't like the others.

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FrogSong · 25/08/2015 20:52

Lol Daffydil. Yeah I think Devon is a no go, I'm just including it to keep him happy! Wink

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BreeVDKamp · 25/08/2015 20:52

I LOVE the shortening Cal so I'd vote Calvin. I don't particularly like Calvin but would use it to get to Cal Grin I know that's not a popular idea in MN though.

For me it's:
Calvin
Ewan
Hayden
Devon

Rowan

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 25/08/2015 20:53

I like rowan.
I knew a roan, still said the same, but named after the horse.
Might help with correcting for ronan?
And my autocorrect just threw out roman for ronan.

mrstweefromtweesville · 25/08/2015 21:06

Oh my goodness. You have a list. A whole list and I can't disapprove of a single one. They're all sensible enough. I know/knew a Rowan (he was my mum's godson) and he's outstandingly successful in his field, so that can be the top of my list. Calvin next, because that excellent Protestant reformer is one of my heroes. Then Devon, because I've known and taught Devons and not one of them was a bad lot. Hayden - I've known Haydens, from ok families, but I knew a Hayden surname and he was an excellent pupil, really nice lad. Ewan - well, there's nothing wrong with it.
You have the MrsTwee seal of approval. Flowers Wine Cake

Rowan
Calvin
Devon
Hayden
Ewan

Diggum · 25/08/2015 21:07

Rowan is lovely. I'm in Ireland and don't think it'd be confused for Ronan.

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FrogSong · 25/08/2015 21:47

Thanks ladies, it looks like Rowan is winning so far.

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JanuaryJuniper · 25/08/2015 22:32

I'm from Ireland and would not mix up Ronan with Rowan (which would be my choice from your list)

DramaAlpaca · 25/08/2015 22:48

I'm in Ireland and know a couple of Rowans (and lots of Ronans). They are different enough not to get mixed up, I think.

The only Hayden I know is a surname, but it's OK. I also like Ewan, and haven't met any here.

I'm not that keen on Calvin, but I love Cal.

Devon is my least favourite of your list, and I think of it as a girls name.

helentheheron · 25/08/2015 22:58

Rowan

Sophronia · 26/08/2015 16:55

Ewan or Calvin.

SmugairleRoin · 26/08/2015 16:59

I have met two Devons in Dublin, both quite rough children so it's soured me on the name personally.

I'm alright with Calvin, assuming your surname isn't Kavanagh or something - would be a bit much!

Hayden I'm alright with, I do get the Jayden/Brayden/Kayden association but then I've never met one of those in Dublin.

Rowan is too fem sounding, imo.

NoMontagues · 26/08/2015 17:17

I'm in Ireland (Dublin) and I have a Rowan Smile

He's 12 months. Haven't met any others yet but then again we're not doing crèche or playgroups yet.

Friend of a friend had a Rohán which is a nice Irish alternative.

NoMontagues · 26/08/2015 17:18

HAS. She has a Rohán.

Creepy autocorrect Sad

happymummyone · 26/08/2015 17:22

Ewan or Rowan.

polkadotdelight · 26/08/2015 17:24

Rowan is my favourite, DH veto'd it though.

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FrogSong · 26/08/2015 19:18

Thanks ladies. Glad to see no one is fond of Devon, I'll be showing this to DH!! Grin

Ewan was our number one for a while but now I really think it's come down to Hayden and Rowan. Thanks, this has been a help Smile

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MrsGentlyBenevolent · 26/08/2015 19:42

Another one for Rowan, lovely name and every guy I know called it are really nice, laidback people. Calvin and Ewan are nice as well, though personally prefer Evan to the latter. Sorry, Devon and Hayden I'm not keen on myself - but as lists go, I don't dislike any! All lovely names, without being either too 'common' or 'different'!

ButterflyOfFreedom · 26/08/2015 19:49

I like them in the order you've listed them!

Hayden is fab (also like Aidan).
Rowan is a close second.

birchygoo · 26/08/2015 20:08

I'm from Ireland and I only know one elderly man called rowan but I also know a girl called rowan in her 30's. Most def a different name to Ronan, doesn't sound the same at all. (At least in a co down accent)

I hate when people do this and I'm just about to do it ... So feel free to shoot me ... Have you considered Calium (kail-um)or even Calum. I think it's similar to Calvin but imo nicer (you might hate it!). I do like Devon tho - quite similar to my maiden surname so that might be why hahaha

birchygoo · 26/08/2015 20:08

Oh but my fav from your list is Ewan - I think it's a fab name!

avocadoadvantage · 26/08/2015 20:15

I like Rowan. What about Evan instead of Ewan? Your Dh might like it too as it sounds like Devon!