Would you call your DS this name?

[TheOnceAndFutureQueen]

Dh and I are expecting a DS soon. The problem is, we have never agreed on a single boy's name. My favourite boy's name for years has been Arthur. DH was actually starting to consider it (at least the closest we've ever come to agreement) and then he said it out loud with our last name and said "but it nearly rhymes, we can't do that!"

I had somehow never noticed this so put the name to the back of my mind, but a few months on and we're no closer to agreement (and I still love it!), so would you use this name for your DS?

This will probably out me but he would be Arthur McGrath.

(We have RP accents so the a in McGrath is long like in 'art' and we pronounce the 'th' at the end)

It's OK I suppose. But I'm sure you can come up with a better name.

GreatDuck that's what I was afraid of. Thanks folks, looks like it's back to the drawing board .

Other names I like (that DH has rejected):
Barnaby
Noah
Josiah
Harry

We both like George but it's also the name of DD's favourite teddy so DH not keen on that either.

He likes:
Matthew
James
David (I also quite like this but close friend has a David and a DD with the same name as ours)

Battleax we're south east. We and most locals have RP accents.

I think I'm pronouncing your surname incorrectly, then.

Would you use Art for short?

I'm not particularly keen on Arthur, but both names together are brilliant.

I’m afraid my brain automatically said Arthur McGrather when I thought it. I normally think people are a bit dramatic about baby names on here and why they can’t be used but this time I think you are right.

I don't think yours and your DHs lists are too different. They look like the same persons list.

How about:- Robert, Dominic, Nicholas, Albert, Christian

Battleax you're right, they're not massively different. I think we like a similar style of name generally, it's just agreeing on the same one that's hard!

ThroughThickAndThin I like some of those names. Robert is my brother, DH is considering Nicholas and has said no to Albert (and Alfred).

I also really like Wilfred (it's grown on me recently) but he looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned it and said that a rhyming name suddenly wasn't looking so bad after all...

I think if you both like George you should go with that. Dd having a teddy will just make it seem like it was always meant to be. I like all your and dh's names . I've always loved Wifred too . How about Frederick/ Freddie?

I'm being mistaken for everyone else today. I need a gimmick

Ooooh I love Arthur McGrath. Flows brilliantly. I love an alliterative name - makes it memorable: Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe... umm.... trying to think of a good male example and David Davis keeps popping into my head - which really is a ridiculous name.

Arthur McGrath, however, is extremely cool. Have courage in your convictions!

I think it's fine!

I think Arthur McGrath is fine - I don't see the issue. It sounds postively nice. Your other suggested names are all fine too.

Sorry Battleax! I got distracted half way through typing - I actually meant to say that no we wouldn't use Art for short.

I love Arthur McGrath! I'd call him Artie as a nn and I like Artie McGrath even more! As a PP said, it's memorable but not ridiculous. I think a memorable name can help in a lot of situations (job interviews etc) and his would be memorable without being awkward for him.

Twist his arm for Barnaby. It’s lovely. Although again a bit too rhymey with your surname

I also like Edmond and Theo.

All the boys I know called James are naughty and there are lots of Georges about.

Alfred McGrath is a great name. Is your DH mad?

What about Magnus OP?

Magnus McGrath. Love it.

It sounds fine in a Scottish accent; have you considered moving north at all?

What about Toby? Theo? Leo?

It's a wonderful name, really strong! Go for it!

I love Arthur McGrath. If you don't use it, then please use Barnaby. It's fabulous!

And here was me think McGrath was pronounced Muh-grar (to rhyme with car) which of course would be fine with Arthur! Change how you pronounce your surname?!

I don't see a problem and Arthur is gorgeous!

Edward
Matthew
Theo

Thanks all, I'm keeping it in reserve just in case. Sadly DH is still a definite no on Barnaby but I'll keep mentioning it in case he changes his mind .

Matthew McGrath is just as baf as Arthur McGrath