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Baby boy name HELP!!

41 replies

Cleovie · 04/03/2023 22:02

Hi we're expecting our next ds in may and really struggling to agree a name.

We already have 3 dc they are Clara, Sylvie and Leo.
The names on our shortlist are:

Judah
Felix
Conrad
Caleb

HELP. What do you think?

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HuggingtheHRT · 05/03/2023 18:39

The only one I like is Felix. Conrad is OK but not my taste.

I hate Caleb - it's the 'eb' sound at the end. Sounds odd to my ears.
Really dislike Judah (although don't mind Jude) - makes me think of Ben Hur where they refer to Charlton Heston's character as 'Judah Ben Hur' all the way through...

Reddahlias · 05/03/2023 19:04

Conrad is great!

Felix is a cat 🐈

Cleovie · 05/03/2023 20:23

As expected the mums netters are as split as we are. Thanks for you input though. It is helpful to know that others also associate Felix with the feline.

We like the flexibility of 'Judah/ Jude' which the others don't offer. Conrad might be the most serious name out there (it means 'Brave Counsel' which is hard to beat). Just struggling to imagine baby conrad.

I'm sure we'll get there

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derbylass81 · 05/03/2023 20:47

Surprised at all the love for Felix, not keen on that at all.

Too strong connotations with cat food and it's also just a bit cutesy. A bit wet sounding.

derbylass81 · 05/03/2023 20:50

Jude is good; prefer it to Judah, which is too close to Judas.

How about Josh?

Luredbyapomegranate · 05/03/2023 20:50

I think Felix goes best with your other names

Cotswoldmama · 05/03/2023 20:55

Love Felix , don't like the others.

ladygindiva · 05/03/2023 21:14

I like Caleb, but I also really like Joel

Hankthehonk · 05/03/2023 23:12

I really like Conrad and also Jude! Both go well with your other kids names

RosesAndHellebores · 05/03/2023 23:16

Conrad. I knew a baby Conrad. He's 28 now and still lovely.

Hobbesmanc · 06/03/2023 06:13

Great set of names. I love Felix. Or maybe Rex? Jude is a nice solid name. Not really keen on Conrad.

TheYoungishHolden · 06/03/2023 09:07

Oh dear, naming is HARD!
Sorry for the misguided vibe on Judah, turns out my mother tongue can't distinguish it from Judas 😳

Aside from names with very easy obscene distortions, it's really just what obvious playground mockery you can equip the kid to deal with... coming from a family of buffoons I know any name and surname has endless potential! (Also, we tend to take "animal" as a compliment rather than an insult! )

Can Con be interim for baby Conrad?

Good luck with your pick, I imagine seeing their face may give you the last clue

Reddahlias · 06/03/2023 14:00

Hobbesmanc · 06/03/2023 06:13

Great set of names. I love Felix. Or maybe Rex? Jude is a nice solid name. Not really keen on Conrad.

Imagine having a Leo 🦁, a Felix 🐈 and a Rex 🐕?!

Inkypot · 06/03/2023 14:04

Judah does sound very similar to Judas. But that doesn't mean everyone would think that so if you like it then use it.
I think Felix sounds the best with your other children's names. Sounds really natural with them and I like Leo the lion with Felix the cat- big brother protecting little brother and being a role model for him.

mumonherphone · 06/03/2023 14:30

Caleb gets my vote.

Felix is a marmite name, people either love it or have the cat association.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 06/03/2023 14:33

What about Josiah?

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