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Thoughts on the name Orton for a boy

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Switz2 · 23/02/2023 13:48

Hello!
my partner and I have been pondering over the first name Orton for a boy. I’ve only ever heard it as a last name, and we prefer it to the similar sounding Orson, which is too much like Awesome for us. The only reason I’m not sure is because I’ve never heard or seen it as a first name anywhere, so I’m not sure if people will ‘get’ it or it’s too far left, so really interested to hear your honest thoughts. Does it sound nice or a bit too weird? Thanks!

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SecretVictoria · 23/02/2023 14:40

No, reminds me of Water Orton train station.

Creepybookworm · 23/02/2023 14:41

Joe Orton. Not a great bloke.

TheNinthLock · 23/02/2023 14:50

Orton ‘ears an ‘Oo?

Scarecrowrowboat · 23/02/2023 14:52

Makes me think of Randy Orton the WWE wrestler.

JessePinkmansgirl · 23/02/2023 14:53

Randy Orton 😍 Are you guys wrestling fans? 😂

KeepingTheWaterOut · 23/02/2023 15:30

It's a pretty area near the River Spey in Scotland. I like the sound of it, but as a first name, I think it would mean a lifetime of spelling it out and having it misheard.

LutherRalph1 · 23/02/2023 15:46

Randy Orton

Era · 23/02/2023 15:51

Henddraig · 23/02/2023 14:00

I think you oughtn’t.

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MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/02/2023 15:55

I've had to google this Randy Orton. He wears very snug pants. Not like Big Daddy's more respectable unitard.

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Switz2 · 23/02/2023 15:57

thymee · 23/02/2023 13:53

I like it, but I think the risk in using made up names is that people will hear it, not quite hear it properly, and relate it to a name that they know is a name.

So I think it will regularly get mistaken for Orson, Horton (as in 'hears a who'!) or even Austin.

Yes this is my exact thoughts, can imagine it being very annoying for the little man

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LetMeSleepPleasex2 · 23/02/2023 15:58

Prick up your ears!

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Switz2 · 23/02/2023 16:00

FriedEggChocolate · 23/02/2023 13:55

I live near Leicester, so for me I'd think of the playwright Joe. Perhaps not the role model you'd want to remember (he was killed by a violent partner).

What is it about Orson that you like - it's modern feel, brevity etc. so we can suggest alternatives? It would be easy to spell though, so has that going for it.

weirdly I’m not sure if I like Orson 🤔 I think it sounds like Awesome far too much. We’re really struggling with boys names, others we like are Theodore, Oscar, Rowan and Rory but can’t help think Oscar and Theodore are a bit popular and Rory sounds like a nickname. Any suggestions are very welcome! Why are girls names so much easier🙈

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Pinkywoo · 23/02/2023 16:00

I used to know an Auden, sounds very similar but looks nicer when written down?

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Switz2 · 23/02/2023 16:01

Henddraig · 23/02/2023 14:00

I think you oughtn’t.

😂 this made me laugh

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prinnycessa · 23/02/2023 13:55

I love it! We plan to use it as a middle name

Hmm maybe a middle name is a better option!

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JessePinkmansgirl · 23/02/2023 16:12

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/02/2023 15:55

I've had to google this Randy Orton. He wears very snug pants. Not like Big Daddy's more respectable unitard.

Showing your age, there! 😉😂

mickeysmug · 23/02/2023 16:15

It reminds me of an Australia hand bag brand.

Supernova23 · 23/02/2023 16:38

It sounds awful, sorry. It's not a name. It sounds like a town or a river. Orton-upon-Tyne.

Blowyourowntrumpet · 23/02/2023 16:41

It's absolutely hideous

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 23/02/2023 17:53

JessePinkmansgirl · 23/02/2023 16:12

Showing your age, there! 😉😂

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LadyMonicaBaddingham · 23/02/2023 17:59

It's a no from me. If a name needs it eed to be 'explained' in any way, it's a bad sign

icefishing · 23/02/2023 18:01

I really like your other name choices OP.

SallyWD · 23/02/2023 18:04

I'm not a fan of having surnames as first names.

MelMei · 23/02/2023 18:17

Orton, not my favourite. But if you like it, its your choice honey.
How does Omouri sound? If it should be with an O. I remember this Name because it had such soft sound spoken
It was in the movie Lorenzo oil with Nick Nolte and the African Young men was called Omouri,or Omari they both gave a soft sound when spoken.
But most importantly is to think is your later ok with this name.
Best wishes ❤️

Luredbyapomegranate · 23/02/2023 20:20

I’d probably assume it was after Joe or Beth, odd though that would be.

It’s ok but will get misheard as Orson and Autumn a lot, which will be a pain for him.

Overall I wouldn’t