Fuschia Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Good era, ruaridh is the second name of my littlest Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 My top boy's names were:DallasSilasSzymek (prounounced shemeck, Polish for Simon)Jesse JudeAsherTheoSeth...baby (now almost 3) was named Sebastian Michael Dallas in the end, poor sod. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Belle - oooh love the idea of Sirius but got a resounding eye roll from husband...Ruth - Ahhhh E's middle name is Michael! Did we know that they shared a MN? I love it...even though it's conventional for me! But would never use it as a first name as don't like Mike, you have to be at one with the nickname... Even if like me, you love the nickname but never use it yourself (mother's prerogative!).I love Micah and think it's lovely with Reuben. But I like the meee-kah pronunciation whereas I think most pronounce it Mike-ah? Again brings me back to Mike as a nickname so out for us! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Marley?Zachary? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 SimeonMaxGideonAaron LeviLevJoseph Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 RaphaelRafe Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
minder Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thinking about it there's not many Peters around. My Dad's name is Peter (he's 84) and most people call him Pete, so you have got to think of possible shortenings of names I suppose.By the way if you like Jarvis, I would go for it. There won't be another when he starts reception class and I think it's a great name but each to their own.When my son was born he was going to be a Daniel (he's now 19). As soon as he was born he didn't look like a Daniel and he isn't now! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Think Gideon is another great fit with Reuben.Nameberry forum often has great threads on 'sibsets' if you're a name geek! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichgirl2 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Seriously, go traditional ie counter trend. You can be very sure there will be plenty of "whatevers" at school, to your surprise, on day 1 if you choose something outlandish. Everyone is doing it. If you opt for a traditional name, you will find no other child has it in this vicinity and it is so much more pleasant than being called "whatever" aged 20. Otoh, I'm fundamentally old fashioned! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuperted Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 That's a strange logic dg2, the most 'traditional' names are still massively popular and you can often find 3 x James, William, Charlie, Benjamin or similar in many classrooms in ED. Plenty of people are still going the traditional route, which is fine but personally I would stay away from top-20 for that reason. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susyp Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 friend's son is called Harrison - I quite like that! My friends son is called Silas and I always thought it was a v ugly name but I see she is very in vogue! Glad for that!I would have called a son Thomas I think but again quite traditional. Max, Joe. The "doublers' in my daughters class are Josh and Max though. Susypx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly D Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks all for some lovely suggestions, keep them coming, hopefully also useful for others in similar boat.We do have one traditional name suggested here on the (very) short agreed list but not convinced. Also one of Fuschia's suggestions is our definite agreed middle name, after a family member, tho with slightly diff spelling to F's.I can see that many of the suggestions go v well with Reuben but we kind of want to steelclear of another old testament name, which wasn't why we chose Reuben as both v much athiests, just love the name.I find the name websites and books a bit overwhelming as never know where to begin, hence turning to the forum, so thanks again!Perhaps I am spending so much time thinking about the name in order not to think about other newborn-related matters! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Rufus?Emil? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotty Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm into old-school names at the moment...Arthur Stanley/StanArnold/ArnoWalter/WaltAlfred/AlfieFrank/FrankieMy first choice for baby 2 was Arlo, but vetoed by husband so we were going for Otis on the day. But we had a girl (Mabel) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal7 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Love the name Silas, good literary connection. Think Wilfred would go with Reuben. Some great names suggested here. Also like Isaac and Gideon. Rollo was on our list for baby 1 (who turned out to be a girl) but we went off it for some reason. BST I love E names and have 2, was worried it might sound a bit twee but think it works. My boy's name is quite unusual but also old testament. We are often asked if we're religious, we're not just love the name... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-573963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 i was really keen on walter (husband wasn't) but now am glad we didn't go for it as am a huge breaking bad fan at the moment and as there are 2 Walters in that it might have freaked me out a bit...I also liked sid/sidney. And Pip! but that was ruled out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Tobias? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagebelle Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Boys names I like are,Heath, Finn, Blaze, River and dare I say Hunter.Hope you find a name Both yourself and husband can settle on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Lawrence?Rupert? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 EzraMalachySethNathanEmmanuel EzekielVictor EdmundEdwinFelix Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 XanderDavid Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetgirl Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 my friends sister has just named her son bertram! not my taste but hey..... ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midivydale Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Aaron, Zacharia, Arthur, Hugo, Gabriel, Victor, Nathaniel, Emmanuel, PontusFuschia, you have come up with some beautiful names. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Leander Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2be Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Goodness me there are some extremely strange names coming up here please remember your children have to attend school at some point maybe not set them up for a life time of bullying you no how cruel kids can be , also some names just suit babies they are going to be teenagers and men don't forget ! Just saying Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25387-boys-names/page/2/#findComment-574094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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