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Boy/ Girl names that go with a 1 syllable surname!

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Cheekster · 14/12/2008 22:00

Please help with this one!

It was easy with DS1, we both agreed on the name Noah from about 12 weeks pg and both loved the name (although chose not to tell the family until he was born)

This time its so much harder, these are what we have come up with - but none really click iykwim.

Girls
LOLA
MAGGIE
EVIE - though getting too popular
ISABELLE/ISABELLA
MADELEINE

Boys
ISAAC
SAMUEL
VINCE
SETH - but this sounds odd with our surname

Please tell me your HONEST opinions and feel free to add more to the list! I will keep you posted with our opinions

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SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 22:43

Partner and I both have one syllable surnames. DD has a three syllable first name. If I have another girl I have another three syllable in mind. If I were to have a boy I've no idea. But I've got to be pregnant first.....

Lockets · 14/12/2008 22:44

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dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 22:45

I should have known

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SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 22:48

Am somewhat relieved that dd's name is never suggested, nor is hypothetical dd's name. Means there won't be 3 of them in the smae class

dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 22:49

ah bless him! Dylan sound asleep and will hopefully stay that way till about 7am! all well with DD1 and DD2 thank you - are you all geared up for christmas, what a lovely time in your house with all the kids!

SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 22:49
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Cheekster · 14/12/2008 22:49

Right this is our new shortlist

girls
MAGGIE
THEA
FREYA
LILA/LOLA
SYLVIE

boys
SAMUEL
REUBEN
JOSEPH
CALEB

any help in wittling it down?

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dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 22:50

Klaw I shall keep your DD1's name a secret too even though its a lovely suggestion!

Muiranne was one that we seriously considered for DD3 but decided against it as DD1 and DD2 don't have Scottish or irish names

what about

Evelyn
Olivia
Honor

dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 22:51

oohhh please use Sylvie as DH wouldn't let me have is

apparently he knew a mean Sylvia when at school!!!

Sylvie and Reuben for me

Nancy66 · 14/12/2008 22:55

My favourites would be Maggie and Sylvie

and Rueben and Joseph

Freya is a bit drippy (only in my opinion of course) and Lila/Lola are becoming very popular thanks the Kate Moss, Madonna, Sara Cox etc who all called their kids one or the other.

I like Cal but not Caleb

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Cheekster · 14/12/2008 22:55

Ooooh Evelyn! Thats lovely!

Might just have to add it to my shortlist!

to mean Sylvia

Right start again this is my shortlist

girls
MAGGIE
THEA
FREYA
LILA/LOLA
SYLVIE
EVELYN

boys
SAMUEL
REUBEN
JOSEPH
CALEB

Which are your favourites?

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Cheekster · 14/12/2008 22:58

Nancy we must have the same taste

Maggie and Sylvie, Rueben and Joseph are my favourites

KWYM about the drippy Freya

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dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 23:01

we're taking them to see Santa at Glamis Castle on Sun and to Beauty and the beast on Sat so looking forward to that - DH has managed to get christmas day off too

SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 23:04

Freya would be my second choice for hypothetical dd.

Know an Honor who is absolutely LOVELY so would definitely consider it but it won't go with dp surname....

used to like Cameron for a boy, Cammie for short, but it's far too popular now. Quite like Ruaridh too, but again am worried that it's quite popular. Other than that there are no boys names I like. Between you and me, Rhuaridh is my secret favourite. Don't tell anyone

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Cheekster · 14/12/2008 23:04

Dont worry, loving the banter!

On the subject of Santa, when would you take your dc to see Santa - I mean at what age?

When would be too old/ young?

Thinking about taking ds and his cousins, but they range from 5 months to 11 years?

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SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 23:05

Ohhh Dizzy what time you going to Glamis? I'm taking dd, we could meet up, see you Thursday to discuss more?

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Cheekster · 14/12/2008 23:07

SantaKlaws Im with you with Cameron being too popular, it used to be a fav for me.

How do you pronounce Rhuaridh?

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dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 23:07

DD1 is 5yrs old and this is the first time she's looked forward to it as she's old enough to understand what it means

she enjoyed last year but was a bit shy still and only came round as he was a nice bloke to chat to

taking DD2 who is only 2.7yrs so not expecting great things but will let her see him anyway

DD3 is only 18wks so doubt she'll care either way

SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 23:07

cheekster, i took dd last year at 2.5, so this year she will be 3.5.

Last year she gave Santa/Father christmas a hug! She's a very huggy child so I'm sure it made his day!

SantaKLAWs · 14/12/2008 23:08

Roo a-ree

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dizzyjingles · 14/12/2008 23:09

Klaw where are you taking DD? We took them to the botanical gardens last year and that was great, it was in the wee hut and all done up like a grotto, she loved it

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