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Baby boy needs a name!

39 replies

Helpnamechoice · 13/08/2021 15:34

So our little guy has been with us a few weeks now and we still can't decide on his name. These are our top choices:

Eddie (full name Edward)
Max
William

He's quite a cheeky chap with a full head of hair. Both my husband and I are very indecisive people which is making this so hard. All the above sound great with his surname. We like Felix/ Arthur/ Rupert/ Otis as middle names. We also like Theo, Leo, George, Ollie but have ruled them out due to popularity and already knowing several kids with those names.

Please help or he may never get a name!

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Purplemoon73 · 13/08/2021 15:37

I would go for Eddie! Love it and Edward too, lots of other great nickname options too.

Max and William I also like but not as much.

Aquamarine1029 · 13/08/2021 15:39

Rhett
Wyatt
Logan
Hayden
Rex
Dax

I like Max but would be concerned that it's overused.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/08/2021 15:42

Awwwww he sounds adorable.
Arthur and William are far too serious for a cheeky chap. Billy would be good though.
From your list I’d say Eddie.

Other ideas.
Tommy
Frank
Derry
Vinnie
Teddy
Larry
Mike
Reggie
Harry
Jimmy.
Bobby.

manhattenrain · 13/08/2021 15:44

Max gets my vote. Smile

emmathedilemma · 13/08/2021 15:47

Eddie or William nn Will

AdaColeman · 13/08/2021 15:47

Edward Felix is the perfect name for your little chap!

RavenclawsRoar · 13/08/2021 15:51

I feel like Max suits a cheeky chap! William is gorgeous though. I like Arthur as a middle name for both.

luciasanta · 13/08/2021 15:52

Max sounds perfect for him ☺️ Congratulations OP!

Fl0w3ry · 13/08/2021 16:15

Another vote for Max here!

PermanentTemporary · 13/08/2021 16:16

Eddie Felix here too. A name for all seasons. Congratulations!

NigellaSeed · 13/08/2021 16:17

Eddie

user1493494961 · 13/08/2021 17:22

Another vote for Eddie (Edward).

Noshowwithoutpunch · 13/08/2021 17:25

Edward Rupert

SuperSketchy · 13/08/2021 17:26

I like William best. I also like Eddie / Edward. Not mad about Max, but it's fine. All good choices.

I love Felix and Rupert as middle names. Edward Felix or William Rupert maybe.

positiveovernegative · 13/08/2021 17:29

I love Edward Otis
Edward is a great name as can be shortened to lots of options so when he's older his name can grow with him.

Stevearnottsbeard · 13/08/2021 18:03

Edward is one of my favourite names and love the various nickname options. I would go with Edward arther or Edward william

22Bug · 13/08/2021 19:55

Definitely Edward Arthur! Absolutely beautiful

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 13/08/2021 20:03

@22Bug

Definitely Edward Arthur! Absolutely beautiful
Nailed it. I absolutely love Arthur and would have used it if I'd had another boy, but Edward is lovely too and Eddie is very underused as a nickname these days, IME.
KineticSand · 13/08/2021 20:10

Edward is great and I also like Ned as shortening for it

Congrats!

LoveMyBlanket · 13/08/2021 20:14

In order of preference:
Edward Arthur
William Otis
Max Rupert

Congratulations!

MrsBertBibby · 13/08/2021 21:06

Not Edward Rupert, too many bears.

Edward Felix. Very good. Edward is a great name.

Love Max but not with those middles. Max Thomas? Max Robert?

William Otis (as long as your last initial won't give him bad initials) is good.

Kat1112025 · 13/08/2021 21:50

Edward Felix or Max Arthur

Noshowwithoutpunch · 13/08/2021 21:54

Not Edward Rupert, too many bears
Oh yes, in hindsight I agree.

Helpnamechoice · 13/08/2021 21:59

Thanks all, that's really helpful x
Decisions, decisions...

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ElephantOfRisk · 13/08/2021 21:59

Elliot (Otti) William.