Hi,
I’m new to posting here normally just read old mumsnet threads about baby names for inspiration! Struggling to decide on a name for my little one. I have two boys already James and Billy (officially a William but we always call him Billy).
We normally struggle to find any names in common as he likes very traditional ‘royal’ type names (eg George, Henry, Louis, Max) and I like a mix of names but generally more unusual names (eg Bruno, Sylvan, Linden, Toby, Rhys, Oscar) so usually a compromise. My husband suggested Leo early on in the pregnancy and I really liked it as it’s his star sign and like the association with a lion so in my head he’s Leo. I also like the idea of a name ending in O (Leo, Ivo, Bruno, Roscoe).
But my husband is now less keen on Leo and has suggested one of the only other names we can agree on which is Robin. I’ve always liked Robin as I like the nature/bird association and it is a bit of a softer boys name and not that commonly used, and my husband likes that it’s an old name with history. The downside to Leo is that it is very popular right now which usually would annoy me but I’m actually okay with.
I also like the fact that Leo is short so there’s not much leeway for nicknames. Robin I like and wouldn’t mind if others called him Rob eventually but not keen on Robbie.
What do you think about the names Robin or Leo?
Thanks for listening to my ramblings!!