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HELP with (unusual but not too weird) boys names!

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EdemaRuh · 09/04/2018 16:45

DH and I are expecting a little boy and are hugely struggling with boys names. We’ve had a girls name on lockdown since before I was even pregnant but that’s now no use... I’m a teacher which makes me quite fussy as there are a lot of names I associate with other children and I’ve scoured two baby books to no avail...

The two names that we like (but don’t love) are Toby (Tobias) and Percy (Percival).

I also like Rupert, Vincent, Dylan, George and Abraham (although I’m concerned that last one is a bit too American sounding) but DH has vetoed them...

In short, we’re looking for a name that’s not too common but also not too weird (we really liked the name Wolfgang -because it’s bloody awesome- but decided against it as it’s too Germanic and we’re not brave enough to call our son that in actuality!).

Minds of Mumsnet I’m looking at you for inspiration!

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ejk10 · 14/04/2018 10:52

All these lovely names but my son's name has not been mentioned. His name is really unusual - but everyone loves it and comments on it. I'm loathe to say what it is tho' because I love the fact that it is unusual - although there is a Harry Potter character with the same name!

rainbowstardrops · 14/04/2018 11:04

ejk10 Hagrid? Grin

rainbowstardrops · 14/04/2018 11:06

Xander
Xavier
Julien
Jude

Yika · 14/04/2018 13:26

Wulfric
Ranulph
Lars

NC4Now · 14/04/2018 13:33

Wilfred
Stanley
Jim

NOT Percy, please!! It’s rude Blush

Jayjayharrychops · 14/04/2018 14:31

I have 3 boys Jay, Harry & Riley.

Loved the names Evan, Stanley & Ralphy when I was pregnant but ex hubby refused them all. Congratulations on your pregnancy & wishing you well with the birth xx

stellinaa · 14/04/2018 15:06

Julius
Elias
Mykolas
Blake
Ezra
Mateo / Matteo / Mathias
Xavier
Jonah

ReversingSnail · 14/04/2018 18:48

ejk10 Voldemort? Shock

PinkSea · 14/04/2018 19:35

Please tell us @ejk10 !

LastNightsMakeUp · 14/04/2018 21:10

I know 2 Toby's both in their 30's - haven't come across any at toddler groups yet.

Know an Ezra and a smattering of George's.

inchoccyheaven · 14/04/2018 21:13

Wesley
Hallam
Austin
Earl

Tropicana123 · 15/04/2018 00:39

Emmett
Tobias

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