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AverageMummy · 07/09/2019 09:53

We’ve found out we’re having a boy & can’t agree on any names. Would love your completely honest / blunt opinions & any suggestions. Thanks!

My list:
Tobias
Felix
Leo
Laurence

His only suggestion:
Peter

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Gummybearsy · 07/09/2019 10:04

I like Tobias and Peter.

How about
Dominic
Quentin
Marcus

Nonameyet1 · 07/09/2019 12:00

Not keen on Laurence.

Love Leo.
Tobias is nice but there are a lot of Tobys so would put me off.
Felix in nice.
I think Peter is a good strong name.

user1493494961 · 07/09/2019 12:16

Like all those names, if you can't decide, see what he looks like.

Frith2013 · 07/09/2019 12:17

Tobias - ok
Felix - ok
Leo - too popular
Laurence - like this one

His only suggestion:
Peter - boring.

Peachbubble · 07/09/2019 13:19

Felix gets my vote

FantasticPhyllis · 07/09/2019 13:40

I prefer Peter

LarkDescending · 07/09/2019 14:57

I love Laurence and Peter.

Nicholas?

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AverageMummy · 07/09/2019 18:00

@LarkDescending I got put off by someone saying “knicker-less” & can’t unhear it now

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AverageMummy · 07/09/2019 18:01

Such a mixed response!

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Shadow1234 · 07/09/2019 18:26

Lawrence - and love the nn Laurie

Loveislandaddict · 07/09/2019 18:31

Good choice of names. Love Tobias.

Alternatives:
Richard
Michael
Robert
Callum
Benjamin
Daniel
Timothy

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 07/09/2019 19:42

I have a nephew Tobias so a bit biased.
I work with a 20 something Peter, good name.
Laurence, I really like and nn laurie reminds me of little women.
The others to me are just OK.
Thomas
Alexander
Michael
Adam
Samuel
Joseph
Joshua
Matthew

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AverageMummy · 07/09/2019 20:06

What do people think of Arthur?

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17caterpillars1mouse · 07/09/2019 21:08

Tobias - love it. I'd use it in a heartbeat if only I could guarantee he'd never be called Toby

Felix - I like it on somebody else's child
Leo - nice but they are everywhere
Laurence - love it but spelt Lawrence

Peter - not a fan

17caterpillars1mouse · 07/09/2019 21:09

Arthur is nice but like Leo they ate everywhere. I know so many of both, all under 5

TildaTurnip · 07/09/2019 21:12

Tobias - ok
Felix - love
Leo - love
Laurence - dislike
Peter - my favourite out of them all but not keen on Pete
Arthur - one of my least liked names ever (I find it so dreary)

IsobelRae23 · 07/09/2019 21:23

Tobias - Love
Felix - Like, reminds me of the cat though
Leo - Hate
Laurence - Hate
Peter - Hate, boring

Avery, Asher, Alister, Akexander, Baxter, Cole, Carter, Callum, Cameron, Cosmo, Daniel, Darius, Emmett, Evan, Elliot, Ellis, Elijah, Eli, Ethan, Fabian, Gideon, Grayson, Gulliver, Horacio, Hunter, Harvey, Harley, Harry, Issac, Jude, Klay, Leon, Levi, Lester, Lennon, Max, Maximilian, Maximus, Nate, Nathaniel, Niall, Oliver, Percy, Quinn, Quentin, Rhys, Riley, Rory, Reid, Rae, Regan, Samson, Seth, Saul, Sean, Tate, Tegan, Xavier, Zack

Lavenderblues · 07/09/2019 21:27

Tobias - nice
Felix - cat and cat food
Leo - ok
Laurence - girl name, Lawrence is better for s boy

TildaTurnip · 07/09/2019 21:28

I love:
Alexander
Nicholas
Joseph
Thomas
Daniel
Pete
Benjamin

Rivkka · 07/09/2019 21:56

Love Arthur.

Simon or Dominic?

MissHenty · 07/09/2019 21:58

I love Arthur and Leo

Not met a single one yet in 3 years at playgroups so even though they’re popular I wouldn’t say they’re that ubiquitous

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AverageMummy · 08/09/2019 11:47

@Rivkka thanks but they are relatives

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Bumbags · 08/09/2019 11:48

I love Nico.

Felix
Saxby
Jax
Theo
Sebastián

Sophronia · 08/09/2019 13:31

Laurence or Peter, definitely.

MikeUniformMike · 08/09/2019 21:46

My list:
Tobias - ok but would just use Toby
Felix - ok but I only know one and ... and the cat
Leo - lovely but very popular
Laurence - know 2. not keen on the name but Larry and Laurence are both pleasant.

His only suggestion:
Peter - probably would be on my list after James.