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Final four - boy name

84 replies

Monket · 29/04/2024 06:17

Hi, we’re down to our final four but can’t decide! Anything we should consider regarding any of these:

Lucas
Marcus
Marius
Leo

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IrisRuby · 29/04/2024 17:47

Leo

shoopshoopdedoo · 29/04/2024 20:38

Love Leo!

Like PP, Lucas and Marcus also give me mucus associations, though appreciate I’m in the minority! Prefer Luke and Mark.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 01/05/2024 23:17

Leo

TodaysNameIsBoring · 01/05/2024 23:21

I love Marius. I haven't heard it for a while but that's a good thing. All are lovely names though

Icehockeyflowers · 01/05/2024 23:22

Leo.

Friend2023 · 01/05/2024 23:36

Lucas

mathanxiety · 01/05/2024 23:46

I really like Marius and Leo.

SabreIsMyFave · 01/05/2024 23:47

Monket · 29/04/2024 06:17

Hi, we’re down to our final four but can’t decide! Anything we should consider regarding any of these:

Lucas
Marcus
Marius
Leo

LEO.

Jiski · 02/05/2024 09:39

When I read Lucas I say Luke-Ass. Children can be cruel and this could be something they pick on. Out of your list I like Marius most. I wanted Demitri or Demitrious for my son (after the character from A Midsummer Night’s Dream) but my husband’s sister was dating a Demitri so he vetoed the name.

Enough4me · 02/05/2024 09:41

Lucas

WrongSortOfPoster · 02/05/2024 10:46

Darius?

HairyToity · 02/05/2024 10:48

I love the names Lucas and Leo.

supercalafragilisticexpealidocious · 02/05/2024 10:50

Leo definitely

Mumofferal3 · 02/05/2024 11:27

Monket · 29/04/2024 10:14

This cracked me up.

No issues with surname or initials. DH prefers Lucas, which seems to be the winner so far! I prefer less frequently encountered names, so have reservations around Lucas and Leo.

I chose my kids names based on the fact you didn't hear many with their names. However, wherever you go you will find people with the same name. Loads of kids I knoe have same names.

As for my vote, I say Marcus. Itd my bros name and it just rolls off the tongue nicely.

Monket · 02/05/2024 13:10

WrongSortOfPoster · 02/05/2024 10:46

Darius?

Noo, I just think of the pop star!

Quite mixed responses. At least that suggests they’re not terrible names. We have 4 weeks left to decide, impending scheduled C section…

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Emmz1510 · 02/05/2024 13:39

Not too keen on Marius but if you like it that’s really all that matters!
The other three I like, favourite is Lucas.

Considerations for me would include how it goes with surname. Long forenames tend to go better with short surnames and vice versa . I also find in awkward when a first name ends in a vowel and the surname starts with a vowel. Not a deal breaker but doesn’t trip off the tongue easily. My first name and maiden name are like that

cookiehannah · 02/05/2024 13:45

I Like Lucus and Leo from your list. I wanted Joseph for a boy but we have girls.
Don't like Marius sorry and I only know one Marcus and he's a sleazy 60 year old.

AtreidesAtreidesAtreides · 02/05/2024 13:55

Lucas Mucas although I love Luke/Luca

Marcus and Leo are nice, not sure about Marius.

ASuitableName · 02/05/2024 13:56

I like Marius and Marcus.

Do you like Julius?

wombpaloumbpa · 02/05/2024 13:57

I like Lucas and I like it abbreviated to Lu!
I also love Lawrence - Lawry

Workawayxx · 02/05/2024 13:58

Marcus is my favourite, such a lovely name. Marius sounds a bit like Mario and Lucas and Leo a bit too popular imo. All good names though 👍

AntBeeCatDog · 02/05/2024 14:14

Admittedly I'm a bit of a nerd for musical theatre, but my first thought was
"🎶Don't you fret, monsieur Marius, I don't feeeeeeel any pain..." I doubt many people are as sad as me to make that immediate connection though 😂

They're all lovely names! Best of luck with your new baby 💙
(edited to correct spelling mistake)

MrsDoubtfire123 · 02/05/2024 16:16

I like the suggestion of Lucario 😂

Fibi36 · 02/05/2024 18:17

My grandson is Marcus no one else in his school is! Lovely name

emeraldsapphire · 02/05/2024 18:20

Lucas is so popular at the moment. I'm not keen.
I think Marius is really lovely! So that is my vote.