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[1stTimeMama]

Hello, I'm due with my 1st baby in 4 weeks and although I think we are settled on a girls name, boys are seeming more difficult.
For a girl, we have Eliza May, and on the boys list are:

Arthur
Stanley
Sidney
Gabriel
Gideon
Zander

We both like the top 3, although I can see a baby-10 year old with the name, but not a teenager, and then it seems to suit again when they're in their 20's.

What does everyone think? I also need to find middle names. I don't really see the point, but my partner really wants one. Surname is Saunders, so if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

I love your girl name choice

From the boys, I think Gideon is nice. I like Zander, but only as a nn of Alexander - I just personally prefer full names than nicknames for kids.

I'm not all that keen on the old-fashioned name re-surge although I know they are really popular at the moment.

Have fun deciding!

Sorry, me again - having said that about old names, I could definitely imagine a teen with the nn 'Art' for Arthur. So maybe not all bad

I like your top three boys names, I'm currently trying to persuade dp to go with Arthur for this baby.

Arthur- Nice
Stanley- no opinion really (how useless is that comment!? )
Sidney- nope
Gabriel- nice
Gideon- sounds like a goose
Zander- Zander Saunders is simply cruel. Alexander Saunders is nice

thus I like:Arthur/Gabriel/Alexander from your list

Don´t like the top three boys names, and don´t think that Zander goes with Saunders.

So that´s Gabriel and Gideon for me.
Does your hubby have a suitable first or middle name to use as a middle name?

Gabriel William?

Gideon James?

Arthur and Stanley are ok but not too keen on the others tbh.

Alfie Saunders is sweet.

Love your choice of girls name.

Good luck

I really like Arthur (Art), Stanley (Stan) and Sidney (Sid).

Middle names I think fit well all have 1 syllable e.g.

Arthur John (I like the idea of poss. nn "AJ" even if that is a bit boy band)

Stanley George

Sidney James (oops no that's the Carry On actor isn't it?) erm Sidney Charles?

I like Gabriel and Zander but agree with crumpett-it does not go with your surname, so Gabriel for me.

love Arthur, Sidney, Gabriel

Stanley is getting really popular now, although I suppose Gabriel is too in some places.
I have a Gabriel though, so think it's a fab name

like Zander, but would spell is Xander. agree it sounds not great with Saunders though

Gideon? tis ok don't love it though

Stanley is the nicest

I love Gabriel.

I don't like the others though Zander is ok but looks better when spelled as Xander I think and not Zander as in the fish.

I detest Stanley.

Arthur Gideon Saunders sounds good

Gabriel

And Gabriel.

Arthur - great name
Stanley - ditto
Sidney - don't be so silly
Gabriel - Or 'Gay' for short
Gideon - A bit daft
Zander - My DH, reading over my shoulder, nearly cried laughing at this suggestion.

Arthur...love it
Stanley....; love it but very popular where I live
Sidney.... super
Gabriel.. love it and really love Gabe
Gideon... I don't know
Zander...not for me.

I'm glad the girl's name is a hit!

diddl, hubby's name is Mark Peter, named after 2 of the disciples, his family is quite religious, so Gabriel (I like Gabe, for those who mentioned it!) and Gideon would fit there.

You're all right about Zander, it's a bit of a mouthful, huh?!

DWC - I have a nephew called Alfie, so that's a no go.

Thanks all for your suggestions!

This whole name thing is tough!