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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Baby names

Baby boy imminent and no name!

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MunchyMunchkin · 13/02/2020 15:36

Fraser
Miles
Lewis

That’s all we have on the shortlist,DH likes one and I like another. We both don’t mind the third.
What shall we go for?
(Surname is Forde)

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OxOwl2 · 13/02/2020 21:15

Basically you like names that also sound like surnames? How about Spencer as well or Grayson. I would pick one that is also classic rather than too American sounding

MunchyMunchkin · 13/02/2020 21:28

DH has already vetoed spencer and Grayson.
Baby has cousins called Louis and Jude so they are also out!

Husband doesn’t like the alliteration with Fraser and I don’t like miles as much as Fraser. Lewis is back in third place for both of us!

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OxOwl2 · 13/02/2020 22:11

Lewis it is then OP! You have answered your own question.

OxOwl2 · 13/02/2020 22:13

I had exactly this type of scenario with all of my children. When you see the baby, you will know if it is right. If you both like "Lewis" then consider similar sounding names like Leo/Leonard etc. But Lewis is a lovely name so go for one you both like. It is really important! It doesn't have to be either of your favourite name, but one you both like.

MunchyMunchkin · 13/02/2020 22:36

Haha! If only I was willing to go down without a fight.
More likely one of us is going to compromise and give into the other than settle on Lewis.

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orangeicecream · 13/02/2020 22:39

Rory
Albert
Angus
Maxwell
Lucas

Astronica · 13/02/2020 23:27

I really like all 3 names. But with surname I don't like Fraser. Lewis is best with surname but Miles is still good. So, Miles or Lewis for me.

Bitchbadgerplease · 13/02/2020 23:37

Fraser. Louis Forde sounds like Lewis theroux. Miles is meh. And miles from sonic is still about.

Jossina · 14/02/2020 04:43

Lewis definitely. Love it.

Lorddenning1 · 14/02/2020 05:04

I love the name Jesse

WineOrGin · 14/02/2020 08:11

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Whatsyourflava · 14/02/2020 08:12

Yeh if not Miles, lewis is a really gorgeous name @MunchyMunchkin I’d go with that

Wintersun13 · 14/02/2020 20:01

If neither you nor your DH are happy with this shortlist, maybe you should go back and make a new list.

It'd be sad for either of you to accept a "meh" name just because you can't agree.

Maybe look at the sonorities you like and see if any other names with similar sounds appeal more ?

Miles--> Milo, Melvyn, Malcolm
Fraser--> Francis, Freddy, Asher

MunchyMunchkin · 14/02/2020 22:08

@Wintersun13 we both like all three names and this is whittled down from about 12. We just like them differing amounts!

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zurigirl · 15/02/2020 01:46

Not Fraser. The alliteration doesn't sound great at all.

missmouse101 · 15/02/2020 01:53

Myles spelt that way.

Cdl84 · 15/02/2020 02:34

We had the same problem in deciding DS's name and after we had him my partner said I should choose the name after seeing me go through labour!

MunchyMunchkin · 15/02/2020 12:05

@Cdl84 this is my hope to be honest.

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