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Freddie or Leo?

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bluebirdx · 26/09/2016 01:10

One is my favourite, other is DHs. Which do you prefer? Baby boy due in 3 weeksGrin

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bluebirdx · 28/09/2016 11:44

DH is the one for Freddie, and me Leo. However Freddie is now starting to grow on me more And like pp said, probably because of how popular Leo is becoming. I don't like
It shortened from any other names such as Frederick or Wilfred.

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chinlo · 28/09/2016 11:56

probably because of how popular Leo is becoming

Just to point out, Leo was number 16 last year and Freddie 17. Add to that that Freddie is rising more steeply so it's likely to overtake Leo in future years, as well as all boys given the now-popular names like Wilfred and Frederick, etc. that will use Freddie as a nn, and I think Leo is considerably less popular.

MitzyLeFrouf · 28/09/2016 12:06

Leo. By several country miles.

Freddie suits a toddler but that's about it.

crapfatbanana · 29/09/2016 09:34

I like Leo the most.

eeyoresgrumpierfriend · 29/09/2016 09:37

Would Leo be short for Leopold or Leonardo?

I prefer Freddie but then I'm biased as I have one - officially a Frederick, Freddie until recently but preferring Fred now he has reached the grand age of 8.

BuntyFigglesworthSpiffington · 29/09/2016 10:04

Leo is much better as a stand alone name. No one wants to be called Leopold or Leonardo!

BendydickCuminsnatch · 29/09/2016 10:25

Or Leonard.

I'd go for 'just' Leo OP, perfectly acceptable. I can't help but feeling Freddie is a kid's name, but we all need to remember that this generation will be full of adults called Alfie, Bertie, Freddie etc

skyyequake · 29/09/2016 10:29

Love Leo! If (big if) I had another DC and they were a boy I would 100% call them Leo, its my favourite boys name atm!

I had a cat called Freddie so sorry its a no from me Grin also can't stand Frederick or Wilfred or whatever!

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