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DS 2 weeks early and no name. Help!

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thetraveller · 20/06/2009 10:01

Despite knowing about impending arrival for 9 months, DS managed to catch us off-guard and is now 1 week old with no name. Middle name will be James (family name). Surname is double-barrelled (F-F). DH and I both like strong-sounding, lightly less usual names (but not too wacky). Some contenders, but grateful for comments:

Hector (Tor for short) - he looks a bit like a Hector
Oscar - also suits him, but initials spell OFF without the middle name. Is this a problem?
Jasper - like this but hesitant as DS has definite ginger tones in hair. But will anyone remember Jasper Carrot in 10 years time?
Alexander - nice but not particularly excited about it. I don't like Alex or Sandy as a short form and DH doesn't like Xander or Alec.

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Ineedsomesleep · 20/06/2009 20:21

Love Hector. DH was particularly drawn to it last time because of Morrisey's lyrics.

Ended up having a DD so Hector wasn't really suitable.

Dalrymps · 20/06/2009 21:32

Ooh exciting, let us know (along with everyone else!) what you decide!

Sleep well, if you can

girlandboy · 20/06/2009 21:47

I like Hector (though am I the only one old enough to remember Hector's House?)

How about Angus?

Angus James F-F

dizzydixies · 20/06/2009 21:50

I adore Hector but 3 DDs in it doesn't look like am gong to get to use it

use it, its wonderful

pippylongstockings · 20/06/2009 21:52

Well I have a Hector so could be biased.

Am amazed at how many peple are saying they love it because it has had a luke warm response as a 'brave' choice in the past. But maybe times have changed as he's 4.6 now.

But please don't make it Tor for short - We chose it because it couldn't be shortened!

Dalrymps · 20/06/2009 21:58

you have a Hector pippy!

dizzydixies · 20/06/2009 22:05

of your lovely Hector Pippy

Dalrymps · 20/06/2009 22:11
Grin
thetraveller · 22/06/2009 08:44

We called him Hector James

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Dalrymps · 22/06/2009 09:18

LOVELY lovely lovely, congratulations!!!

dizzydixies · 22/06/2009 10:29

lovely, well done

Sunshinemummy · 22/06/2009 10:46

I like Hector, Jasper and Oscar.

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