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Decision time for boys' names

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LooseyGoosey · 20/05/2020 11:10

We found out we're having a boy last week, which we're both delighted about except that we've found deciding on a boy's name so much harder than girl's...

At the moment Kit and Ellis are our front-runners for first names and the middle name will probably be Bernard (after my grandfather) or Harry if he's born on a particular date (DP's grandfather's birthday). Our surname is 1 syllable and begins with W.

Thoughts? Any brilliant names that might knock Kit or Ellis off the top spot? We're after something known and easy to spell, but not common.

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Whatsyourflava · 20/05/2020 11:19

Kit and Ellis are two of my very very favourite names 😍❤️😍! I really don't want to suggest anymore names as I love them both so much!!

Whatsyourflava · 20/05/2020 11:20

Here are some (begrudging!) suggestions, but stick with your choices:

Marley
Wilf(red)
Barnaby
Peter
Nathan/Nathaniel - Nate
Rafferty / Raffy
Sidney
Laurence nn Laurie
Vincent nn Vinnie
Curtis
Ellis
Miles / Milo
Seth
Cole
Otis
Eric
Casper
Rudy/Rudi
Dexter
Blake
Angus
Dominic
Idris
Chester
Caleb
Austin
Griff
Tristan
Otto

SnowdropFox · 20/05/2020 12:09

When I read the title I assumed the little one was here and you needed to register him!
You've got plenty of time and you'll probably change your mind several times beforehand.

Kit and Ellis are good names. I'd pick Ellis personally.

Zana2222 · 20/05/2020 13:22

I love Ellis

userabcname · 20/05/2020 13:28

I much prefer Kit to Ellis.

MikeUniformMike · 20/05/2020 19:21

I'd pick Ellis. Kit is likely to be overpopular and has a Rooney vibe.
Bernard is nice.

mondler · 20/05/2020 21:46

Ellis is lovely and goes well with Bernard. There's also Eli/Elijah.

I know 2 Kits under 2 but not sure if either of them are short for Christopher.

BeMorePacific · 20/05/2020 23:30

Ooh I love Kit!!

TheVanguardSix · 20/05/2020 23:32

Excellent names.
Rex could be added to the list. But you've got two fine names. Which one to choose though? That's a tough decision. I really like your middle name too!

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