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Boy name help!

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simplythequest · 30/10/2022 17:39

So we had a boys name picked out that we both loved - Nathaniel - but suddenly discovered that we can't agree on our preferred nickname/shortened version. He's not sure about Nat and I don't like Nate.

So, in case we can't agree at all over the next couple of months, I suggested we look for an alternative name for a boy. It hasn't been going too well...

We will not be using names with the letters A, J, M or V (to avoid shared initials or alliteration). Our preferred girls name is Persephone, so ideally the boys name would be somewhat unusual and also not beginning with P (in case we have a girl and a boy at some point, so they dont have the same initial). I'm finding this really tough as I'm a teacher and have so many affiliations between names and children I've taught.

Suggestions welcome!

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simplythequest · 03/11/2022 22:03

Thanks everyone - we agreed that Nathaniel is the name for us, if it's a boy! Things will turn out as they should in the end, no matter how much I try and plan. I'm just glad we're both happy about it 😊

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Snugglemonkey · 03/11/2022 22:58

I don't think you can really plan nicknames, they often just happen.

ScruffMuffin · 03/11/2022 23:17

I have known three.
One in my class at school was known as Nathan.
A guy I know now goes by Than (soft Th) which I LOVE.
A child I know is usually called by his full name, and occasionally Nate.

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 03/11/2022 23:23

How about Tristan, I know a few pp have suggested this .

FlutterbButterfly · 03/11/2022 23:30

Dominic
Tristan
Barnaby
Nicholas
Alastair

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