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Shortlisted names - opinions please?!

27 replies

NCBP · 23/01/2022 21:02

We've narrowed down our shortlist to 3 names: Connor, Ryder or Riley.

What do people think? All go nicely with middle and last names, keen to get general opinions and viewpoints on thongs we've not thought of...

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FrogsHiccups · 23/01/2022 21:06

DS due in 2 weeks and we’re naming him Connor 🙂 so that has my vote!

DramaAlpaca · 23/01/2022 21:08

If spelled the Irish way, Conor, that would get my vote.

The others, including Connor, are surnames and I'm not mad about them. Sorry.

Twizbe · 23/01/2022 21:09

I always say, when you're down to 2 or 3 wait for baby to arrive and then decide. One might just fit him better.

Bushkin · 23/01/2022 21:10

Conor

Elspethelf · 23/01/2022 21:10

My nephew is Reilly and such a great kid so I have an emotional reaction to it

GorgonzolaSouffle · 23/01/2022 21:10

I don’t like any of them but you don’t know me so it doesn’t matter xx

newyear1 · 23/01/2022 21:12

Apologies, I don't like Ryder and Riley which leaves Connor

GrapefruitPink · 23/01/2022 21:17

@Twizbe

I always say, when you're down to 2 or 3 wait for baby to arrive and then decide. One might just fit him better.
I was going to say this. We knew straight away after seeing him which name he suited most.
mondler · 23/01/2022 21:30

I like Connor best. Whilst Ryder is nice my DS is obsessed with paw patrol and that's all I can picture Grin

NCBP · 23/01/2022 21:37

@mondler

I like Connor best. Whilst Ryder is nice my DS is obsessed with paw patrol and that's all I can picture Grin
This is our first child and I only just found out about the Paw Patrol character, which has now cast a bit of doubt for me 😏😆
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MojoJojo71 · 23/01/2022 21:37

Connor is my favourite
Riley is ok
I really don’t like Ryder, sorry.

Howeverdoyouneedme · 23/01/2022 21:38

Not Ryder, isn’t it a dog from Paw Patrol?

Conor.

Kite22 · 23/01/2022 21:42

Connor from the 3.
I'm not fond of surnames being used for first names.

justyoy · 23/01/2022 21:44

Surnames as first names don't do it for me, so I'm afraid I dislike them all equally.

UpToMyEye · 23/01/2022 21:47

Don’t like any of them
They’re all a bit … chavvy! Sorry but you did ask!

StopForAMinute · 23/01/2022 21:52

I prefer Riley.

yikesanotherbooboo · 23/01/2022 21:59

Conor / Conn
Neither of the others are to my taste

user1493494961 · 23/01/2022 22:04

None of them but Connor is the best of the bunch.

MrsMoastyToasty · 23/01/2022 22:08

Connor is the best
Riley is a bit meh.
Rider reminds me of Honey Rider in James Bond.

Twinkleylight · 23/01/2022 22:10

They're part of the surname as first name trend and will date really fast. They're the modern day equivalent of the 80's Tracey & Sharon and Gary and Barry. Not my cup of tea as my preference is different to yours.

EishetChayil · 23/01/2022 23:10

Conor is lovely.

The others are naughty boy names.

finallychangedmyusername · 23/01/2022 23:10

To me Ryder is all Paw Patrol and Riley is the little girl in Inside Out, so I'd chose Connor (but prefer Conor).

Viviennemary · 23/01/2022 23:12

Connor. Dont like the other two.

LizzieAnt · 24/01/2022 03:19

Conor - and this spelling is far more popular as a first name in Ireland, Connor is usually found in surnames.
I'm afraid I don't like the others as first names.

Mumofgirls2017 · 24/01/2022 04:49

They’re all a bit naughty boy names to me 😂 Connor is the best