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Traditional names for boys that aren’t super popular?

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DrPrincessFluffyToYou · 03/12/2021 19:41

I love unusual names - for example I was set on Cosmo, but DH absolutely hates it.

DH prefers traditional names like George or Harold, but for various reasons can’t use Harold and half of little boys seem to be George or William or Henry! Any traditional names which are slightly less popular? I am struggling!

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StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 03/12/2021 20:15

Stuart
Ivor

I love Julius but Cecil and Cyril are terrible names. Two of the worst.

Jaffacake007 · 03/12/2021 20:16

Thomas
Spencer
Sebastian
Edward
Samuel

alphasox · 03/12/2021 20:17

Bernard

Honks · 03/12/2021 20:17

Mungo, Hedley, Clement, Murdoch, Fergal, Hugh, Angus, Dougal - Duggie, Lloyd, Jonathan - Jonno, Jonty, Julian

harmonyhall · 03/12/2021 20:17

OP I have a Hector and he's the very best and I don't hear any babies with that name or indeed older children

WinterFoxCub · 03/12/2021 20:19

My older DS (aged 12) is at school with a Peter. A child Peter of which there are few, as opposed to an adult Peter of which there are a couple of teachers.

I was a bit Hmm when I first heard it, but love it now. His younger brother is Michael. Their surname is very unusual though, so it is rather charming, IMO.

Disfordarkchocolate · 03/12/2021 20:19

Matthew

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 03/12/2021 20:19

Conrad

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DrPrincessFluffyToYou · 03/12/2021 20:19

Really like horatio, DH is keen too! Also like fergal and Julian, will add to list!

@harmonyhall what do you call your hector for short?

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/12/2021 20:20

Hugh immediately sprang to mind - simple, traditional and very underused. Or maybe classic Phillip (Pip/Flip would be very cute on a little one).

mathanxiety · 03/12/2021 20:21

Clement
Dashiell
Jerome
Matthias
Jonah
Conrad
Otto
Patrick
Robert
Raphael
Roland
Rufus
Barnaby
Nicholas

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DrPrincessFluffyToYou · 03/12/2021 20:21

Hugh I would like, but my father is Hugo so think it would be too similar.

@IamnotwhouthinkIam I love pip! Although dislike Philip…now wondering if I can get over Philip to have pip Grin

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CandyLeBonBon · 03/12/2021 20:22

Alby
Cyril
Syrus

CandyLeBonBon · 03/12/2021 20:22

Silas

GemmaRuby · 03/12/2021 20:26

Bertram

ISeeTheLight · 03/12/2021 20:28

Remi
Rowan
Albert
Philip

Pemba · 03/12/2021 20:30

I don't think he'd thank you for being named Clarence, Cyril or Cecil. Such wussy names.

mum2jakie · 03/12/2021 20:36

Francis
Lionel
Marcus

Fairygodmotherintraining · 03/12/2021 20:37

Aidan?

AngelinaFibres · 03/12/2021 20:40

Peter

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 03/12/2021 20:41

Nicholas
Benjamin
Michael

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DrPrincessFluffyToYou · 03/12/2021 20:42

Rowan is lovely. Frances is my name so not sure I could have a mini Francis Grin

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AngelinaFibres · 03/12/2021 20:43

@DrPrincessFluffyToYou

Raphael is gorgeous - definitely going on list. I love Inigo but DH sadly vetoed. Otto also sweet but sadly a cousin’s dog’s name!
Youngest son is called Harry. Parents had a cat Harry. Cat long dead. Son now 27.still love the name Harry .
Toastfiendish · 03/12/2021 20:44

In my bit of London I know 3 Otis' born this year and 3 Raphaels/Rafis. So I think these ones will probably end up pretty popular.

KirstenBlest · 03/12/2021 20:44

Amos is pronounced AIM-oss

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