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Thoughts on baby boy Radley?

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PunkApple · 09/11/2025 15:40

My worry is it will get mis-heard as 'Bradley' and that could get annoying by the 10th time. My other children have unheard of names so anything I choose needs to be fitting.
If its not Radley, we like Kit (worried its getting popular though?), Shepherd, Archer and Cove but not 'in love' with any of them. Any other suggestions that fit this style? Find boys names so much harder than girls.
Last name begins with S and ends in a N.

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Fanakerpan · 11/11/2025 14:16

Sillysoggyspaniel · 09/11/2025 16:11

Are you American? These are all very American style names, which is fine if you are but if not come across as forced and quite chavvy. I think Kit is the best option.

I do so agree with you, unless from the USA, the names are chavvy. Tacky and whether we like it or not, immediately signals low class and no self-awareness, also saddles the poor child with an unfortunate moniker for life, just my opinion, I agree Radley, what? Handbag, shades of Lady Bracknell!

HugoYorway · 11/11/2025 14:24

@Calliopespa , it was "Radley is a school and a handbag. It's like calling him Eton or Coach."
Not sure why you needed to MNsplain it to me.

RyanFudgingMurphy · 11/11/2025 14:53

I like Kit and Archer.

there loads of better names from Greek mythology and Shakespeare tbf.

user1492757084 · 12/11/2025 05:57

Gerard
Rover
Hector
Zelman
Roland
Craig
Butch
Atlas
Griffin
Basil

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