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‘Proper’ or traditional boys names that aren’t too popular

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RitaPanda · 13/12/2017 14:19

I like names like Alexander, Harry, Henry, Edward, Thomas but they are all so popular.
Can anyone suggest any fairly traditional boys names that aren’t too popular?

I really dislike surnames names, anything made up sounding or anything American sounding.

Yes I know I’m picky & judgy Grin

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NotAgainYoda · 14/12/2017 06:17

walnutwhip

I work in a Primary school. There is not one of the names I've listed in the school. It depends where you live, I suppose.

NotAgainYoda · 14/12/2017 06:18

These

Patrick
Michael
Andrew
John
Dominic
Matthew
David

Whereas there are umteen Henrys, Oscars, Freddies, Charlies

Bellamuerte · 14/12/2017 08:39

You could choose a traditional (common) name and use an uncommon nickname? e.g. I know an Andrew whose parents call him Drew?

pipilangstrumpf · 14/12/2017 11:46

Dominic
Quentin
Vincent
Patrick
Jonathan

are all classic names that aren't overused

BlueChampagne · 14/12/2017 12:57

Conrad or Anthony

WindyWindy · 14/12/2017 15:48

I don't know any Johns under 50 and I know 1 school-aged David.

I know multiples of many other names having been around a lot of kids!

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