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Douglas?

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Thurlow · 11/07/2016 10:52

DP has always wanted a DS called this, it's an important family name for him.

I've spent fifteen years joking swearing that I'd never have a son called Douglas.

But now we are having a DS, I'm almost changing my mind...

Good or bad? I used to think it was awful but maybe not so much. I think my biggest concern was always that "Doug" might be great for a cool, rugby playing 16 year old but not so good on a slightly less confident boy, say. But then there are so many different names used nowadays, maybe that doesn't matter anymore?

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Spandexpanties · 15/07/2016 22:43

Nice!

ErrolTheDragon · 15/07/2016 23:13

The 14 yr olds have it right - it's a good name.

Florrie21 · 16/07/2016 23:07

I know a mid 20s very cool and handsome Doug / Douglas.

If it is special to you then it will work.

It is lovely when there is meaning behind a name that links the generations.

Go for it, unless you hate it and then have it as a middle.

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