Thoughts on the name Cole

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Hi, im due my 3rd baby soon and really struggling on a boys name this time. We already have 1 son who has a very traditional name (Henry) which we love, but a lot of other traditional names I like are already taken by friends or family this time around. I've always liked the name Cole (probably from being a huge charmed fan when i was younger) but worry about it being too "out there" so would appreciate your thoughts. My husband is keen on the name Monty but I'm not sure about that either... 😬

I love it because I adore Cole Porter’s songs.

I only know one Cole and the name doesn't have great connotations for me. I'd put it in the same category of Kayden, Kai, Jaxon etc.
I love Monty.

I like it. Did anyone use to watch sunset beach?

I almost used it for DS - inspired by Cole Porter. But DH vetoed.

I’ve known too many dog Montys to not associate it with dogs but it can be a nice name too. Prefer Cole though

I hope he doesn’t want to travel to Australia when he’s older as one of our major supermarket chains is called Coles, so the name Cole would be a bit odd!

Love Cole, absolutely hate Monty.

I like Cole. Monty is awful.

I think Cole goes with Riley, Logan, Kai type names. Surnames as first names type.

I think of coleslaw & cold sore. Sorry!

Monty is a dog’s name. Or a cat...

Monty is gorgeous. I'm not keen on Cole.

I went to primary school with a Cole, he was older than me and the only one I've ever met. He's about 42 now. I really like the name.

Not keen on names that are also nouns. Cole just makes me think of the lumps I put on my fire!

And monty is my gerbil 🐹 - sorry!

Cole is lovely!

Monty is awful!
I know someone with 2 boys Monty & Murphy

Cole is awful, sorry

I don't like either Cole or Monty at all.

Don't like Cole, sorry. Partly because the ones I've known have all been poorly behaved or bullies. It's also too 'surnamey' for me.

On the other hand I like Monty. I know two, 10-12 age bracket and I find it quite cool.

Cole is awful, it's about as far removed from Henry as you could get.

One of the main characters in 'The Affair' was called Cole, played by the very handsome Joshua Jackson. Therefore I think of Cole as being a great name for a man - I see it as quite a manly, rugged, outdoorsy kind of name. Not totally sure about a baby Cole... It also has quite an American feel to it - no bad thing though.

Monty is dreadful, please don't go for that.

I really like Cole. Bit different but not out there.

I kinda like it. It isn't a bad name. I do however think of coal, carl, ashley/cheryl cole.

As a massive charmed fan I say go for it! I have 2 boys and still waiting for my girl so I can call her Piper 😍

I also know a 5yr old Cole and it suits him

As long as your surname doesn't begin with y

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Like it!