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Is this the name for us?

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onewktogo · 07/06/2024 11:59

Baby boy will be born in a few days time, so exciting! We have almost settled on a name but it feels quite daunting picking a name that will stay with him for the rest of our lives.

Our top pick is Oliver (our surname is Grant).

Is this the name for us?! Help me decide please

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Whycantiwinmillionsandsquillions · 08/06/2024 23:09

Lovely name.

resm · 11/06/2024 21:24

I really, really love the name Oliver, but was vetoed each time! I don’t see it as a boring name whatsoever, common maybe, but I just think it validates my opinion when I hear my kids’ names!

I have a Biblical name that isn’t popular with my age group and as a kid hated being the only one in the class/year group. Not every child wants to stand out.

ladycarlotta · 12/06/2024 19:36

It's sweet. For what it's worth, there is not even one Oliver in my child's reception class. I'm not sure there's even one in the year. Even the most popular names are nowhere near as ubiquitous as they were back when we were kids.

StrikesAtticFlat · 12/06/2024 19:38

I adore the name Oliver.

onewktogo · 12/06/2024 20:25

Thank you everyone. Despite it being in the top 10 I don’t know any Olivers personally. I have committed the name to a Father’s Day baby grow now!

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bloodyeffinnora · 12/06/2024 20:38

Good choice 👌

Sorrelia · 12/06/2024 22:28

I love this name, I think this is the one for you!

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