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Does Andrew sound old-fashioned?

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Rebecca41 · 17/02/2009 10:17

Hi, I'd welcome some honest opinions.

I'm 29 weeks pregnant, no idea what I'm having, but struggling with boys names.

I like Andrew, but I wonder if it sounds a bit old-fashioned these days, for a small child. It's still around, but not common - number 99 on list for 2007. I know it's nice to avoid really common names (and end up being one of 5 in a class, as I was!), but I also don't want my child to have a name that's considered weird by his peers.

Also, my DS is called Matthew - does Andrew sound too similar (same ending)?

Thanks, all thoughts welcome, be honest, I won't be hurt!

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RachePache · 17/02/2009 14:20

I have a J ohn and a Dav id (known as Dav y) so I'm a big fan of slightly old fashioned dad-rather-than-granddad names for boys. I love it. Also love Michael, Peter, Anthony, Nicholas, Stephen, Matthew etc etc

Alishanty · 17/02/2009 14:32

Like it. Don't hear it much for new babies. It's my dad's name.

OrmIrian · 17/02/2009 14:35

I like it. But my DB is called Andrew so I'm biased.

Poppycake · 17/02/2009 14:48

There don't seem to be many little Andrews about now, so has the advantage of being a really nice name and not too common. Lots of different things to do with it too, if he wants to shorten it. Very good choice. Also wouldn't worry about the rhyming ews because one of them is bound to shorten somehow or other.

sunshineday · 17/02/2009 15:12

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kitsmummy · 17/02/2009 15:51

really dull, sorry, but it does appear that i'm in the minority here

belgo · 17/02/2009 15:55

Not old fashioned, but out of date imo.

piscesmoon · 17/02/2009 18:03

It will come back-it is much better to have a classic than a name of the moment that will really date DCs later on-e.g Wayne.

nappyaddict · 18/02/2009 09:10

Lulu - no not a joke. It dates back to the middle ages I think so definitely timeless.

lunamoon2 · 18/02/2009 14:48

Andrew is a lovely classic name. Don't worry about it being fashionable/common names come and go all the time.
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Hailsk · 18/02/2009 14:48

I don't think its old fashioned, it's classic and smart and a strong name for a boy

TheFallenMadonna · 18/02/2009 14:51

I think it's lovely. Classic.

I came across a baby called John a while back and though 'how unusual' - whereas I come across a Stanley or a Noah and think 'not another one'...

sleepyhead3 · 18/02/2009 17:25

Andrew is a good, solid name, not old fashioned at all. I know a 3 yr old one!

Tarantella · 18/02/2009 19:03

Classic name, especially in Scotland of course which is full of Andrews often called Andy or Drew. I have an Uncle Andy but my DH is always Andrew in full ,NEVER EVER Andy! Andy, Dave and Steve, common as muck in my generation would be unique in a class full of Kaydens (ugh!) Maxs and Joshuas!A friend called her son John a few years ago and I thought, 'gosh he'll be unique' although it is my least favourite classic boys name.

jellybeans · 18/02/2009 21:28

I like Andrew with Drew for short. Also like Jacob, Luke, Zachary and Stephen.

lolianja · 19/02/2009 14:18

With RachePache here! Am young as mothers go (20) but I'm huge on the "dad" names - Mark, Paul, John, Andrew, Stephen etc etc.

lizmcfizz · 19/02/2009 23:18

I really do not like Andrew as I am surrounded by Andys in my life and bored to death with the name.

Timeisablindguide · 19/02/2009 23:18

Andrew is a lovely name!

lizmcfizz · 19/02/2009 23:19

Mind you I like Rudy, and have been told I am mad to subject my child to a lifetime of bullying

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