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Namesetc · 15/01/2020 19:53

I'm looking for a one-syllable name as the baby's second name will be long (double barrelled).

Boy's name.

Uncommon / not going to be too many of them either at school or in the media etc.

Names I've ruled out:

Things like:
John, Ben, Dan, Ed, etc (too boring, common amongst older people, 'around')

Things like:
Alfie, Albie, Ted, Wilf, Archie, (too popular)

Things like:
Bear, Fox, Snow, Thor (I kind of like them but they are a bit too much, iyswim)

Looking for a middle ground name. Uncommon, short, strong (not ending in "ie" sound) but not too wacky.

For example my favourite girl's name is Fern. (I quite like nature names).

The only boy's name I like is two syllables (Rohan- though could be shortened to Ro) but DH doesn't like it.

Any ideas for a name which fits the bill?

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IVFNewbie · 16/01/2020 14:58

Anarse

MamaDane · 16/01/2020 15:17

@Namesetc well it's hard to describe, I'm sure you can find a video or audio online and hear it.

Personally I find it strange. I suppose a bit like if someone were to name their child... Say a Spanish name like Juan, but then had no Hispanic heritage and pronounced it Joo-Ann. You get what I mean? But ultimately, I don't really care. Sounds cheesy but we have one life and really, why should anyone care what someone names their child, especially if it's a name they love honestly.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 16/01/2020 17:23

Seth
Tom
Kit
Ike
Max
Joss / Josh
Jake /Jack
Stan
Greg
Joe / Joel
Brad
Ben
Craig
Chris
Carl/Karl
Kurt

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SilverOtter · 16/01/2020 20:29

Just remembered my sister had a high school boyfriend called Xi (pronounced like sigh but with a z instead of s). Always quite liked the nameSmile

ChevalierTialys · 16/01/2020 20:37

What about Torin? Its Irish, means chief. I know its 2 syllables so not quite criteria but it's a lovely name.

NemophilistRebel · 16/01/2020 20:39

Robin
Derek
Keith

Mamahannah2019 · 16/01/2020 21:00

Tate
Drew
Odin
Van
Kit
Heath
Lars

SilverOtter · 16/01/2020 21:15

If you're considering two-syllable names, what about Corin?Smile

WeshMaGueule · 16/01/2020 21:25

Wat. As in Wat Tyler.

ShivD · 16/01/2020 21:26

I really loved Moss when I was expecting my youngest DS, I’m not sure if it’s totally shite or amazing.

How about Ivo?

NameChange30 · 16/01/2020 21:26

Sorry but there are some truly terrible suggestions on here Grin

WAT?! Who calls their child Wat?!

BeBesideTheSea · 16/01/2020 21:27

Kim

NameChange30 · 16/01/2020 21:27

Ivo is my first choice if I have another DS
Love it

stophuggingme · 16/01/2020 21:29

Corin
Florian
Clement
August

Skyejuly · 16/01/2020 21:33

Bracken

SunbeamsOverhead · 16/01/2020 21:35

ONE SYLLABLE PEOPLE! 🤷🏼‍♀️

HippyChickMama · 16/01/2020 21:40

Gage
Angus (I know that's two syllables but it's a strong name)

NameChange30 · 16/01/2020 21:42

Sunbeams
OP's first and only choice so far is 2 syllables so she's not following her own rule Grin

SunbeamsOverhead · 16/01/2020 21:42

Luke
Jude
Heath
Syd
Floyd
Lloyd
Clyde
Zane

SunbeamsOverhead · 16/01/2020 21:43

@NameChange30 Ha! Missed that 🤣

Ihatesandwiches · 16/01/2020 21:43

Hepzibah

SunbeamsOverhead · 16/01/2020 21:43

Baby Keith 🤣

wildthingsinthenight · 16/01/2020 21:44

Bram

wishing4sun · 16/01/2020 21:47

Reece
Rhys

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