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Aiden, Felix or Owen?

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Eachpeachporch · 05/12/2018 20:29

So, these are our top three. We already have an older daughter called Penelope Ada. Our surname starts with an O, two syllables. Me and my husband are not big people so ds isn't likely to be either! His middle name is going to be Barnabas, which has a special meaning for us. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

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Moominfan · 05/12/2018 20:29

I like all your choices op but felix especially

ernjas · 05/12/2018 20:31

I like Aiden spelled Aydn although that's a bit different.

Felix always reminds me of the cat and seems like a pets name.

Owen is the best but not sure how well it'd go with a surname with O?

Honestly, I really like Barnabas and I'd use that as a first name (if it was an option)!

MikeUniformMike · 05/12/2018 20:32

Felix, but you could spell it Phoeliks or Feelixx.

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Eachpeachporch · 05/12/2018 20:35

Thanks so far everyone! DH doesn't want to have Barnabas as a first name. I'd like to avoid unusual spellings, just to make life easier for the kid.

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AdaColeman · 05/12/2018 20:36

Felix.

Don't do any yoooneeek spellings!

I don't think Owen would work with your surname.

GoodHeavensNoImAChicken · 05/12/2018 20:36

Felix is my favourite personally

Ohyesiam · 05/12/2018 20:39

Auden is lovely.
To me felix is for a pet, and Owen is a bit unmemorable.

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 05/12/2018 20:40

Felix

starlight45 · 05/12/2018 20:44

Owen.

Polkasq · 05/12/2018 20:45

Felix is great. I also like Aidan with this spelling. It's obviously very similar to Ada but as Ada is a middle name this won't be noticeable.

Jasperoonicle · 05/12/2018 20:46

Felix for sure!

BumbleDevon · 05/12/2018 21:06

Owen.

Conventicle · 05/12/2018 21:09

It’s Aidan, not ‘Aiden’..

ShadyLady53 · 05/12/2018 21:14

Felix is the classiest one.

Cbeebiesrehab · 05/12/2018 21:25

Felix 100%

SallyWD · 05/12/2018 22:21

Owen is lovely

HappyGoLuckyGo · 05/12/2018 22:23

Owen is my favourite, but with your surname I’d probably choose Felix!

DramaAlpaca · 05/12/2018 22:23

Owen or Aidan (that spelling) for me.

Felix has cat associations & I don't like it much.

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 05/12/2018 22:26

I know 8 Aidens ranging from 3 weeks to 4years it’s a lovely names but so popular around here at the moment (London) don’t know if that bothers you.
Out of your top 3 I would choose Owen, although I really love Barnabas.

Sophronia · 05/12/2018 23:52

Owen Barnabas

Astronica · 06/12/2018 08:35

Felix for sure. A great name.

Aidan (much better spelling) is terribly popular (and a bit bland), and Owen feels also feels a little bland to me and won't work well with your surname.

Fashionista101 · 06/12/2018 08:36

Felix

Crimbobimbo · 06/12/2018 09:24

Felix

TatianaLarina · 06/12/2018 09:47

Felix

jessstan2 · 06/12/2018 09:59

Try not to have two names (first and surname) that end in the same phonetic sound. Such as Aiden and Owen. Aiden Owen doesn't 'go' though are both good names.

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