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Boy Names- Can’t Decide

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MrsP0109 · 15/04/2020 12:40

Hello!
We have recently found out we’re having a little boy, we were dead set on a girls name but have struggled to decide on a boys name.
What is your favourite out of these, or any similar names that you think we’d like?
Our list so far is:
Rory
Tobias (Toby)
Reuben
Otis
Vincent (Vinnie)
Arthur

DH also really likes Dexter but I don’t think I’m that keen and I like Miles but DH doesn’t.
Thanks!

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justanotherparent1810 · 15/04/2020 12:47

Tobias and Arthur are my favourite.

What about Ezra, Sebastian, Lincoln

whatausername · 15/04/2020 12:47

Rory and Tobias are great. I'm sick of the sound of Reuben. Otis and Vinnie to my ears sound actually unpleasant, although others on here seem to like them. Otis makes me think of ears and ear infections.

daisypond · 15/04/2020 12:57

Rory - yes
Tobias (Toby) - yes
Reuben - no
Otis - no
Vincent (Vinnie) - yes Vincent. No Vinnie.
Arthur - OK

Miles -yes. Favourite.
Dexter -OK

BringMeThatHorizon · 15/04/2020 12:58

I have a Tobias (nn Toby) so I'm biased! I also loved Rory but it didn't work with our surname.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 15/04/2020 13:02

Tobias!

Whatsyourflava · 15/04/2020 13:04

Tobias (Toby)
Otis
Vincent (Vinnie)
Arthur

Are my favourites 🥰🥰 gorgeous . I really love Dexter and Miles too - great taste

I’m also sick of the sound of Reuben-style names. There’s quite a lot of R names about, so I’d be tempted to avoid.

OuterMongolia · 15/04/2020 13:08

Toby and Rory are my favourites.

peperethecat · 15/04/2020 13:13

Rory is my favourite out of those.

userabcname · 15/04/2020 13:16

I'd go for Otis, Arthur or Dexter.

CeibaTree · 15/04/2020 13:54

I know a little Otis and he goes by the nickname Oaty - very cute. I also like Vincent from your list. T

Whatsyourflava · 15/04/2020 15:07

@CeibaTree oh I just love the nickname Oaty 🥰

mylittleavalon · 15/04/2020 15:09

Love them all especially Tobias, unusual and a nice nickname

Starleia · 15/04/2020 17:57

Rory - YES - can't be shortened.
Tobias (Toby) - nice ,but you will end up never using Tobias.
Reuben - will end up being called Roo.
Otis - like the elevators or the singer?
Vincent (Vinnie) - same as with Tobias.
Arthur - ok - but will be called Artie or Art

It all comes down to how it matches your surname - and the initials and the middle name.

Moongirl10 · 15/04/2020 17:59

Rory is my favourite out of those.

bridgetreilly · 15/04/2020 18:33

Tobias is great.

IckleBear · 15/04/2020 18:49

Love Otis NN Oaty...

Darien
Silas
Miko
Maxim
Anders
Seth
Adam
Sydney
Elijah

Whatsyourflava · 15/04/2020 18:55

Barnaby
Sidney nn Sid
Christopher nn Kit
Tristan
Eric
Cole
Caleb
Eli
Ellis
Austin
Rudi/Rudy

Aber9 · 15/04/2020 19:14

Love Rory, Reuben, Miles and Dexter

Carrie7469 · 15/04/2020 19:16

Otis

LarkDescending · 15/04/2020 20:10

Rory is my strong favourite from your joint list. I also love Miles.

123Dancewithme · 15/04/2020 21:14

Vincent is my favourite

helpmum2003 · 15/04/2020 21:18

I like them all except Vincent/Vinnie - sounds a bit Eastenders.

careworkerandproud · 15/04/2020 21:22

I love all of them. That's probably a first on mumsnet for me. I think we must have similar tastes.

Jossina · 15/04/2020 23:26

Vincent and Tobais are the best. Maybe Milo instead of Miles?

Astronica · 16/04/2020 00:01

I like these in this order:

  1. Rory
  2. Tobias/Toby
  3. Otis
  4. Arthur