Magnus or Barnaby?

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Not due for a long while but at present my fav. is Barnaby and my partner's is Magnus.
Magnus is not a name I would usually go for as I tend to lean towards softer sounding names, but for him to suggest anything is a miracle. Which name do Mumsnetters prefer?

Magnus I think

Sorry, don't like either name at all.

I know its personal taste but there so many lovely boys names to choose from.

Wouldn't want to hurt your feelings but you did ask.

Magnus is a lovely name! Really cute for a baby, but has gravitas for an adult!!!

Magnus, great name!

I love barnaby

I have to say I don't like either.

Magnus is hard. And Barnaby sounds like a cartoon dinasaur or something.

Sorry.

Don't like either.

Of the two, Magnus, definitely. I like that. Not that it's anything to do with me, but I prefer Fergus to Magnus. Really love the name Fergus. It's less 'now' than Magnus. Also kind of Scottish gaelic btu not Scando scottish.

I don't dislike Barnaby, but it's a tiny bit posh and goofy. I prefer more solid normal Gregory.

Magnus is a Cider, Barnaby is a bear.

Both gorgeous. Love 'em! I hardly ever give my unequivocal approval either so you may win a small prize But what about Barnabas? Nice name in itself but a bit like both your names.

Magnus, definitely.

Magnus

neither, sorry....

neither - Felix or Marcus perhaps?

Barnaby is FABULOUS!
Magnus isn't....sorry

But I have to add that this afternoon I heard of a good friend who just had a little boy and called him MAGNUS and it actually really suits him and his family. So perhaps my initial reaction was wrong. . . . .
I reckon it's a grower.

Thanks people.

Despite the negative response, I love Barnaby so much I think I'll eternally regret not using it.

Which middle name though?

Barnaby Milo (Milo just because I love it)
Barnaby Edward (Grandfather)
Barnaby Frederick (both G Grandfathers).

Also, to avoid starting another thread - what do you think of Mabel Ivy?

Thanks

I love Mabel Ivy. That's really nice.

I'd go for Barnaby Frederick. I love the name Frederick. Barnaby Milo is just too 'now', too middle-class, so overall it seems a bit like you're trying too hard. Barnaby Edward is nice but prefer Frederick, which is a perfect mixture of quirky fashionable and solid classic.

I loved Barnaby but DH didn't. After watching the birth (DS was just over 11lbs) he said I could name him whatever I wanted so I have a BARNABY and I still love it too pieces. He is now 8yo

Like all the middle names.

Barnaby. All the best MNers have sons called Barnaby. And the creme de la creme have sons called Barnaby Edward.

dont like Magnus, but really like Barnabus. Which was on my list but DH vetoed it.