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George, James or Arthur?

34 replies

April4 · 13/04/2021 12:22

I'm having a really hard time deciding which one to go for,
Surname is one syllable and starts with G. X

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bejtigger · 13/04/2021 12:25

George is lovely

Sawyersfishbiscuits · 13/04/2021 12:26

James

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/04/2021 12:27

James

Bicnod · 13/04/2021 12:27

James

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 13/04/2021 12:41

James - the most classic and timeless with lots of nn choice, yet finally falling slowly in the popularity charts (so now is the best time to use it).

rooarsome · 13/04/2021 12:44

James

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 13/04/2021 12:46

James.

withsexypantsandasausagedog · 13/04/2021 12:49

James

Summertime21 · 13/04/2021 12:50

James

Extrapepperoni · 13/04/2021 12:55

James.

KoalaOok · 13/04/2021 13:37

I would go Arthur as your last name begins with a G

toastofthetown · 13/04/2021 14:49

They are all fine names, and fairly ubiquitous. Why not wait until the baby is born and see what feels right then?

Flymetothestars · 13/04/2021 15:13

James

ChnandlerBong · 13/04/2021 15:25

depends how the 'g' in the surname sounds - is it a j sound or a g sound?

but do agree with the poster saying best wait and see what he looks like?

Twizbe · 13/04/2021 15:35

I love James and pp are right about it not being as popular any more. I honestly expected to hear it around a lot more than I have.

I also agree with waiting now until baby is here. He might fit one better than the others.

PollyThePony · 13/04/2021 15:50

James

OolieMacdoolie · 13/04/2021 16:07

James

MrsBertBibby · 13/04/2021 16:10

James, by a country mile.

ThatsGoodCakeLove · 13/04/2021 17:03

James, definitely the nicest name of the three. And a wonderful band too.

worriedatthemoment · 13/04/2021 18:33

Arthur is quite popular now
Other 2 are both timeless names in my opinion

Thedogscollar · 13/04/2021 18:50

James or George. Not Arthur sounds like an old man with a pipe.

AnyaMoondial · 13/04/2021 19:16

James

LouLikesLollies · 13/04/2021 23:03

James

OppsUpsSide · 13/04/2021 23:05

James

George and Arthur are much more popular and not as nice James.

WeekendCEO · 13/04/2021 23:10

James is really nice. I like George as well, not keen on Arthur.