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Peregrine, Algernon or Ambrose?

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MrsMerryHenry · 02/12/2009 15:34

I can't choose which is best. Help!

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pixiestix · 02/12/2009 15:40

Without wanting to come across as a total cow...

please say you are joking

JollyPirate · 02/12/2009 15:43

Is this Lolatheshowgirl under another guise ..... only kidding MrsMH.

Not sure I'd choose any of those names but if I had to make a choice then I like Ambrose the best.... although I did have a friend whose cat was Ambrose.....

Hullygully · 02/12/2009 15:43

Oh I love those! I have three sons with those very same names!!! What a co-inky-dinky!

LowLevelWhingeing · 02/12/2009 15:44

I quite like Algernon actually

Algie is a lovely nn.

MrsVik · 02/12/2009 15:44

Algernon is my fave from those. Peregrine reminds me of Lord of the Rings, or falcons. Ambrose reminds me of custard.

BitOfFun · 02/12/2009 15:45

Have you considered Ignatius? Iggie for short is very sweet

Hullygully · 02/12/2009 15:45

Our little Ambrose is Nec-Nec for short (from nectar!!!!!!)

Cicatrice · 02/12/2009 15:45

I think Algernon, easy to shorten if he doesn't feel he can carry it off later.

Hullygully · 02/12/2009 15:46

Our Algernon is called Algae, especially when he's been in the pond!!!!!!!!!!

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MrsMerryHenry · 02/12/2009 15:47

Hully!!! What a co-inky dinky indeed! But I think you're just taking the 'iss with 'Nec-Nec'

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pooter · 02/12/2009 15:49

I like Walgernon - after the Just William story where he pretends to be his sickly sweet twin brother Algernon - but starts to say William.

Hullygully · 02/12/2009 15:49

Me too.

controlfuckingfreaky · 02/12/2009 15:57

they are all lovely... what about...

merlin
stjohn
fauntleroy
triton
vulcan
fandango?

Hullygully · 02/12/2009 16:04

I just can't believe what's happening here today...it's synchronicity. They are my guinea pigs' names!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

controlfuckingfreaky · 02/12/2009 16:06

that's amazing hg! they are the names of my dss and nephews!

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MrsMerryHenry · 02/12/2009 16:08

Why do I get the feeling you're not taking my precious name choices seriously?

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Hullygully · 02/12/2009 16:08

Wow! My Dawkinsdaughter is called LeCreusetta. Now that's classy.

Hullygully · 02/12/2009 16:09

Mrs - what do you mean???? We LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MrsMerryHenry · 02/12/2009 16:10

and you're not just being a big tease? I'd be ever so jolly upset if you were, what what.

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Hullygully · 02/12/2009 16:11

I'm not big. But I am clever.

WoTmania · 02/12/2009 16:11

They are fab names - all of them - so no help in choosing from me I'm afraid.
Which goes best with last name? Make sure there are no embarrasing acronyms from initials.

controlfuckingfreaky · 02/12/2009 16:11

i've said they're lovely, what more do you want you old bat (hmm, have you thought of bram / dracula?)

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MrsMerryHenry · 02/12/2009 16:22

Our surname is Falconry. Quite a good fit, don't you think?

Hully, but you have a big personality!

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GrendelsMum · 02/12/2009 18:59

Walgernon is a brilliant name. I'm laughing out loud remembering that Just William story.

pooter · 02/12/2009 19:15

yey! another William fan!

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