Baby name dilemma!

[Smushty14]

I'm now approaching the end of my pregnancy (scary stuff!) and we are still unsure about a name for our little man.

We are stuck between:
Arthur John Cross
George John Cross

I don't think any of those initials will cause problems but I'm not sure if George John flows (not that you say the middle name often). We can't change the middle name as that is a family tradition.

Also there is the George cross award 🤣

Help?

Both lovely but Arthur has the edge 🥰

George is a better name but I wouldn’t have George Cross as a name. So, Arthur.

I like George, but to me Arthur screams old man.

But if you must use John, then George doesn't really go.

Is Cross the surname or a second middle name? Please don’t call him George Cross!

I prefer George but you could break it up having 2 middle names such as..

George William John Cross etc X

Arthur.
Don't like George and John together.

I prefer George but not with John or Cross!

Both nice names but I would also avoid George Cross, so Arthur John Cross is my preference. With another surname I would struggle to choose between them.

Also - true crime fascinates me and I'm pretty sure there's a serial killer called Arthur Cross (in living memory) if that bothers you.

Wouldn't bother me but I know it might put some off!

Nevermind - it's Shawcross 🤦‍♀️

You can't call him George Cross! George is a lovely name, but with that surname you have to go Arthur.

Also, avoid Victoria for a DD!

Other names that may work..

Alfie John Cross
Archie John Cross
Benjamin John Cross
Blake John Cross
Charlie John Cross
Daniel John Cross
Dylan John Cross
Edward John Cross
Elliott John Cross
Finley John Cross
Freddie John Cross
Hamish John Cross
Harry John Cross
Henri John Cross
Isaac John Cross
Jack John Cross
James John Cross
Joshua John Cross
Lewis John Cross
Lucas John Cross
Matthew John Cross
Mason John Cross
Max John Cross
Nathaniel John Cross
Nicholas John Cross
Noah John Cross
Oliver John Cross
Oscar John Cross
Parker John Cross
Rudi John Cross
Rueben John Cross
Samuel John Cross
Saul John Cross
Sebastian John Cross
Seth John Cross
Thomas John Cross
Tobias John Cross
William John Cross
Xander John Cross
Zachary John Cross

I prefer George to Arthur but I dont think George Cross is a good choice. George also doesnt flow with John although middle names arent used much day day to day so that probably doesnt matter so much.

So on balance I'd go for Arthur

OP in case you are confused by the comments and haven't realised, the George Cross is a medal awarded for bravery, e.g. to the armed services.
So for that reason I'd go for Arthur. But if you particularly like the name George then perhaps John George Cross? Middle names are hardly ever used so the other meaning matters less for a middle name.

@Namechangeforthisquestion7 the OP mentioned the award in her first post

Arthur. You can’t call him George Cross.

@DoucheCanoe I didn't read to the end of the original post and jumped in with my response 🤦🏻‍♀️ Classic mumsnet failure.

Arthur. You can’t call him George Cross.

This.

I prefer Arthur

Another vote for Arthur

A big 'no' to George Cross, I can't believe you're contemplating it.

I prefer George as a name but you cannot name a child George cross

Just to clarify, Cross is the surname and John is the middle name ☺️

I can see a lot of people are anti George, out of interest why? I know it is the highest award out there but not quite sure why the negativity on it - could just be me being ignorant though!!

As me and my darling partner aren't married or engaged (after many moons together) we will be double barrelling the surname which is why we don't want two middle names or the poor child will have five names until the point we are married it will be hard for little one to spell them all! But as my surname is disappearing I haven't added it to the post ☺️

Thanks for everyone's input so far! Much appreciated!!!

I don’t think anyone has negative associations with the George Cross, it’s just naming a child after a known thing is normally to be avoided. Ie if your surname was Hoover and you suggested Henry, you’d get the same response. It sounds jokey even if not meant that way.

I never used to like Arthur until I met a lovely little 6 year old with the name. It suits him down to the ground and I'm now quite sold on it! I prefer it to George even without the surname issue you have.