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Baby names
Classic but not super common boys name
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 18:49
I like the sound and vibe of the name Alexander, but would prefer something less common. It doesn’t need to be really rare- I’d prefer it if everyone has heard of it. Something where there’s less likely to be lots in the class. Without meaning to offend others, not keen on names I think of as more trend-led/of the moment like Arlo/Albie/ Roman. Not keen on what I’d think of as cheeky chappy names like Ronnie/Alfie. Not keen on more 80s names I see suggested on theses forums like Simon/Peter/Thomas. Names like Vincent/Felix/Quentin bit too left -field for me. Like Laurence but can’t use.
If you didn’t die of boredom reading that, please help !
KeeefBurtain · 06/12/2022 18:52
Lucas
joseph
Leonard
seth
jonah
stanley
are you from the uk? Which part? Any roots in other countries?
Etinoxaurus · 06/12/2022 18:55
Andrew
Everyone knows it but he’s unlikely to meet any others.
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 18:57
Thanks- both me and partner English. Northern. No roots in other countries- v dull!
Like Joseph but also quite common.
OH likes Jonah but I’m not keen.
Stanley too cute for me.
Had considered Leonard but OH not keen.
Really appreciate the ideas.
SilverOtter · 06/12/2022 18:57
I have a Corin. It's a name that features in Shakespeare, so definitely not modern, but I've never met another one so far!
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 18:58
Andrew is nice. I agree with your logic. Maybe feels weird as we have an Andrew in friendship group. Not so keen on shortening’s. Hmm, it’s on the maybe like!
cptartapp · 06/12/2022 18:58
Adam
Andrew
Christopher
Anthony
Peter
Marcus
Dominic
Elias
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 18:59
bakewellbride · 06/12/2022 18:57
We have an Owen.
Nice name but despite not being common I have 2 friends with an Owen so don’t think I would.
Oakbeam · 06/12/2022 19:00
OH likes Jonah but I’m not keen.
It’s OK, as long as you can be sure he won’t want to join the navy.
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 19:00
SilverOtter · 06/12/2022 18:57
I have a Corin. It's a name that features in Shakespeare, so definitely not modern, but I've never met another one so far!
Thanks- it’s a lovely name but a friend has a female Corinne so I think when I hear it I think of the female version.
ghislaine · 06/12/2022 19:01
Richard
Michael
Mark
John/Jonathan
James
Patrick
David
Antony/Anthony
Francis
Greydogs123 · 06/12/2022 19:01
I’ve worked in childcare for the last 20 years and have only met 2 andrews, so pp could be on to something!
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 19:01
Oakbeam · 06/12/2022 19:00
OH likes Jonah but I’m not keen.
It’s OK, as long as you can be sure he won’t want to join the navy.
Indeed!
CaveMum · 06/12/2022 19:01
Use the ONS data! Look at the list of baby names from last year and pick something outside the top 20/top 50 depending on your taste.
www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/datasets/babynamesenglandandwalesbabynamesstatisticsboys
wishing3 · 06/12/2022 19:02
moominsdayout · 06/12/2022 18:58
Vincent is lovely
Did consider it but read lots of threads where it was slated.
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