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Short strong boys names

78 replies

TheDeathOfPop · 27/03/2019 16:07

Any ideas?

Possibly scandinavian/viking sounding names would be good? I like Erik but DH vetoed it :(

We were set on Max but then my best friend used it.

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ChefsFloozie · 27/03/2019 18:52

Lex

similarminimer · 27/03/2019 18:53

I have a Magnus and it's definitely marmite. But he likes it.

newroundhere · 27/03/2019 18:54

We have a Torben, which I think fits the bill OP (although I'm quite clearly biased Wink)

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TheDeathOfPop · 27/03/2019 18:56

Is Wolfgang too German? I mean, Otto is acceptable but Wolfgang is not? Or just too Mozarty?

I also like Isambard and kind of weird old stuff like that.

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User24689 · 27/03/2019 18:56

I love Lars! There's something so cool about it! Our surname begins with S so it didn't work for us.

IVflytrap · 27/03/2019 19:50

Leif

justanothernameonthewall · 27/03/2019 20:09

Magnus. Or Thorfinn (spelling varies!)

Petalflowers · 27/03/2019 20:14

Bjorn
Karl
Sven
Anders
Judd
Duke
Seth
Chad
Aled
Tomas

boomboom1234 · 27/03/2019 20:17

Seth

Widowodiw · 27/03/2019 20:18

I have a Quentin.

Tiramisu1 · 27/03/2019 20:54

I have a Quentin too Smile

I also like Magnus.

Peakypolly · 27/03/2019 20:56

Rex
Oak

missmouse101 · 27/03/2019 20:59

Nye, Owen, Zac, Myles, Adam.

whitehalleve · 27/03/2019 21:02

From your thread title I came on to say Max Confused

whitehalleve · 27/03/2019 21:02

Adam's good.

JuniperPluto · 27/03/2019 21:09

Marius
Ryan
Isaac
Mark
Markus
Eric
Zak
Scott

weegiemum · 27/03/2019 21:33

I know a Thorsson and an Ossian, love their names

Aidan? Certainly suits my big strong hulking teenager!!

ooItsAoBeautifulDayNow · 27/03/2019 21:43

I love that era of names - here are some ideas :)

Arlo
Art / Arthur
Albie / Albert
Ernest
Harry / Henry / Harold
Jasper
Leo / Leopold
Teddy / Ed / Edward
Theo / Theodore
Wilford / Wilton / Will

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TheDeathOfPop · 28/03/2019 01:01

Is Wolfram too crazy? Crazier or less crazy than Wolfgang? Hormones may be taking over

So far I like Magnus, Max, Otto, Erik, Odin, Olaf, Axel....

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PragmaticPants · 28/03/2019 01:06

Jed
Bryn
Jett
Sven
Nate
Kitt

Time40 · 28/03/2019 02:12

I also like Isambard and kind of weird old stuff like that

Oh god, Isambard is a brilliant name, OP. Go for it!

I also second Angus; that's a great name.

Or call him Reg. That's my dad's name, and it must be about due for a comeback. I think it sounds strong!

MercyBodle · 28/03/2019 02:13

I love Magnus.

Rafe
Wilf
Ted
Ned
Kip
Kit
Keifer
Rory
Jory
Jago
Mack

WhenZogateSuperworm · 28/03/2019 02:20

Jude

Widowodiw · 28/03/2019 02:40

@Tiramisu1 never met anyone else with a Quentin before 🤣

EngagedAgain · 28/03/2019 07:33

Definitely not Wolfgang or the other similar one. Out of all the others mentioned I'd say Neal, the other pp spelt Neil, but I think Neal is more modern. I don't see why you can't call him Max. In the long term the boys will go there separate ways to some extent I expect.