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Baby boy arrived today - no name, help!

178 replies

Missmonkeypenny · 08/12/2021 00:12

DS 2 arrived this afternoon by EMCS at 34 weeks. He's doing really well but we have no name for him and I'd really like him to have one ASAP - it just feels a bit disjointed that he doesn't.

I've included a photo for you - any suggestion welcome! Siblings are Poppy and Reuben. Surname is 2 syllables, beginning with a B Smile

Baby boy arrived today - no name, help!
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Missmonkeypenny · 08/12/2021 13:59

@AthenaPopodopolous

Name him after the Doctor maybe?
The doctor was called Carol Grin
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GoldilocksZone · 08/12/2021 14:29

I saw him, heard your other names and thought Rafferty. Congratulations on your beautiful boy!

RainbowBabyForChristmasPlease · 08/12/2021 14:32

Elliot

Arsewangry · 08/12/2021 15:19

I think he could be either

James
David
Thomas
Matthew
George
Theo
Milo

cultkid · 08/12/2021 15:23

Luca XX

zafferana · 08/12/2021 15:57

The doctor was called Carol Grin

Carl
Caleb
Corey

Congratuations OP - he's gorgeous Flowers

Blossomandbee · 08/12/2021 16:02

Ewan/Iwan
Seth
Jacob

Congratulations he's lovely Thanks

JedEye · 08/12/2021 16:10

Jago

glittereyelash · 08/12/2021 16:18

Ivan ♥️

Boohoowhoareyou · 08/12/2021 16:20

He beautiful 😊 We took weeks to decide on a name! Here are some suggestions: Jacob, Austin, Bartholomew, Bertie, Noel, Augustine, Samuel, Artie.

Scotabroad24 · 08/12/2021 16:35

Congratulations! He's absolutely beautiful.
He looks like an Isaac or a Noah to me

Ohdofuckoffcovid · 08/12/2021 16:56

Noah

Guccidayoneday · 08/12/2021 16:59

Harvey

Nellesbelles · 08/12/2021 17:01

Congratulations, what a beautiful baby!

My name suggestions:
Flynn/Finn
Orion
Rocco
Rory
Henry
Abel
Brody
Seb/Seth
Isaac
Xander
Otis
Ethan

Undertheoldlindentree · 08/12/2021 17:13

No name suggestion, but what a powerful photo. The huge transition of birth is written in his tiny face! Congratulations to you all! FlowersCakeBrew

Elisemum · 08/12/2021 17:22

@AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken - people usually ask for opinions on certain names to help narrow down their choices. OP simply showed her gorgeous baby and said: here he is, please internet crowd name him!😀and babies don’t look like names!! If you name a baby James then he will look like James, if you name him Brad he will simply look like Brad and so on.

Bookwormbitch · 08/12/2021 18:53

[quote Elisemum]@AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken - people usually ask for opinions on certain names to help narrow down their choices. OP simply showed her gorgeous baby and said: here he is, please internet crowd name him!😀and babies don’t look like names!! If you name a baby James then he will look like James, if you name him Brad he will simply look like Brad and so on.[/quote]
It’s nice that you have such strong opinions on naming babies, but maybe don’t have a go at a new mum just asking for ideas? She’s not doing anything wrong, just asking for ideas.

Santahatesbraisedcabbage · 08/12/2021 18:58

Since it's nearly Xmas Gabriel..
I have one but he was born in June!

manymoonsandgoats · 08/12/2021 19:00

Kaylen

manymoonsandgoats · 08/12/2021 19:00

Reggie

lemoncrisp · 08/12/2021 19:12

He's beautiful. First thoughts Sebastian or Freddie.

Elisemum · 08/12/2021 19:16

@Bookwormbitch I never said mum is doing anything wrong, i only said it’s funny cos it is. Parents have 8-9 months to come up with at least a few names that they like instead of asking complete strangers to name their baby. And you can find ideas on Google/books/anywhere really.
Anyway I wish OP all the best and I’m sure she will come up with a lovely name for her beautiful son soon.

Moonface123 · 08/12/2021 19:16

He is adorable, lucky you.

Joseph
Samuel

SuperbOwls · 08/12/2021 19:18

Well Carol did use to be a unisex name, perfect for Christmas! Grin

I think he looks like a Benjamin. Congratulations!

finallychangedmyusername · 08/12/2021 19:39

Congratulations! Can I please suggest:

Arthur
Ellis
Lucas
Dylan
Joseph
Max
Seth

Personally I think he's a little Ellis. 😍

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