Carter or Mason?

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Our final two, bump is due in September.

My old dog was called Carter, and it makes me think of Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine - remember them? Plus, the "-er" on the end of your surname clashes.
Mason sounds very preppy-American and try-hard. I hate it.

I agree that a strong name is needed:

Marcus?
Dominic?

Sorry. Another vote for not using surnames as first names.

But remember that opinions expressed here don't really count. You have to choose the names that suit your child and you are comfortable with.

Carter

But not really keen on either. Sorry.

I had Carter on my list but dp binned it.

Your surname is a smasher. Tom or Ben?

I'd go with George too.

I love your surname but it's unusualisn't it. And really strong.

I would deffo go for a more normal everyday first name. A pal of mine has a vv unusual surname which I guess she must always have to spell. Her DDs are Lucy and Emma.

Not keen on the whole surname as first name thing myself, so I wouldn't choose Carter or Mason. Of the two, I prefer Mason with yr surname (not xxxer xxxer).

Some nice other ideas on this thread

Barnaby Bravender ????

(Barnaby is my new favorite name, thought I'd be kind and share it!!!!)

I like Mason, fwiw....know a few lovely masons

Haven't read all this ,but tbh, I'd choose Jason instead of Mason. Jason is more unusual nowadays and it's got a bit of background to the name.

Jason Bravender sounds like a boy, not a law firm.

i love both

i think Carter is better though

Can I chose 'or' as I don't like carter or mason???

Carter is the better choice in my opinion.

How about Chester or Dexter?

Mason is a better match for your surname.

Bruce Bravender, Victor Bravender, Hugo Bravender

They sound like World leaders.

Mason Bravender sounds like a brat.

Neither. But then he's not my baby.

Another Neither from me.

I love Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine - but hate both names I'm afraid.

Neither, sorry. They don't sound like 'real' names to me.

Mason was on my list for DS but DH ruled it out - it wouldn't have suited him snyway. I like the name but think some people will mishear it as Jason.

Don't like Carter I'm afraid.

If I were you I'd decide when you see him - at least you have it narrowed down to two.

Dreadful-sorry but you did ask!

I knew a Carson once, he was lovely and thats kind of a mix between the two?

both awful. What's wrong with normal names FFS?

Mason and Carter are uber chav.

um...what is a 'normal' name?

Oh FGS what IS it with these awful name threads?

Well just to prove that not everyone hates your name choices, I love the name Mason ... so much so that I'm now mum to Mason James. My advice ... go with something you love. Good luck!