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runjumpclimbswim · 09/10/2018 09:20

We have 3 kids and are struggling to name baby boy 4!

We have : izaak, amos (goes by moe), iona

We're choosing between
Solomon
Magnus
Benjamin

Is magnus too trendy?

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Superleo837 · 09/10/2018 09:36

My 10 year olds middle name is Magnus and I wish I’d used as his main name. Although we have Swedish heritage so it made sense. I love it!!

runjumpclimbswim · 09/10/2018 09:51

What's your sons first name? We're thinking of calling him Gus for short, which i really love too.

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Superleo837 · 09/10/2018 10:18

Leo

Superleo837 · 09/10/2018 10:18

There’s a Gus in my sons year - I like it. It’s not too mainstream. There weren’t many Leos when I named mine Leo!

Icklepup · 09/10/2018 13:27

Magnus is lovely

Sunflower321 · 09/10/2018 13:36

Magnus is lovely but I wouldn't shorten to Gus.

DC18 · 09/10/2018 20:48

I like Magnus and Gus is an adorable nn x

bridgetreilly · 09/10/2018 21:46

I'd call him Fergus if you want nn Gus. It doesn't follow from Magnus at all, imo.

But from your list I'd pick Solomon.

3secondsfromchaos · 09/10/2018 21:54

Solomon is my fave from your list. Absolutely lovely.
I also like Gideon and Silas if you’re into biblical names.

JosellaPlayton · 09/10/2018 21:58

All good names, Magnus is especially fab! Benjamin is a safe classic. Solomon I like the least but that’s just personal taste, it’s still a good solid name.

TheLovelyOtherDinosaur · 09/10/2018 21:59

Magnus from your list. Gus can totally be a nn from this name too.

Sophronia · 10/10/2018 00:28

Solomon

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 10/10/2018 18:22

Solomon goes nicely, with your other names.

daisypond · 10/10/2018 18:27

I like Magnus, but I wouldn't shorten to Gus - it doesn't work. Mag? Mags?
I like both Solomon and Benjamin as well.

ChaosMoon · 10/10/2018 18:57

My favourite off these it's Solomon assigns I think it will go beautifully with the others.

Didn't like Magnus at first but it's actually growing on me.

Sunflower321 · 10/10/2018 19:15

Solomon and Magnus are lovely

Benjamin is a little overused and I don't like Ben

runjumpclimbswim · 12/10/2018 17:37

We've narrrowed it to solomon and Magnus. My mil wants solomon, which makes me want magnus ha ha ta

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MimiSunshine · 12/10/2018 18:00

Solomon then Magnus for me. Benjamin seems to safe compared to your existing children to me

EthelHallowsBroomstick · 12/10/2018 19:36

What about Angus for Gus?

Sungura · 12/10/2018 20:25

Solomon is my vote. Goes best with your other children's names.

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