Struggling to choose a name for son

[anonymous-user]

mr_spock said:

Well, my son's 15 so I don't know what's popular now. If it's everywhere, fair enough. My mum suggested Alistair and St John for my son. Unsurprisingly, we didn't use either. I quite liked Dominic, but apparently it's a bit Catholic.

Well I guess you actually chose an original name if it was fifteen years ago. The name Oscar has really exploded these last 4 years, there's loads, and bloody Freddies too! I don't know why people have to act so sheep-like when choosing baby names.

[mybrainhurts]

HOGEPH said:

Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel Heaton.

Just rolls off the tongue-a-long-a-long-a-ding-dong-hup-hup-billy-bong...

[aspirated]

Mohammed, most popular boys name, can't go wrong

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1324194/Mo...

[Hub]

Of the list any except Luca (are you Italian?) or Felix. In all seriousness safe and traditional for boys is good.

...Or start a trend to bring something back.Baby Barry perhaps, can't imagine that now. Or Nigel, Malcolm, Trevor?

[mybrainhurts]

Pantomime Horse Heaton

If you're looking for something unique, this might fit the bill..

[garycat]

Alliterative names always sound good

Harry Heaton
Henry Heaton

[BHC]

Hub said:

Of the list any except Luca (are you Italian?) or Felix. In all seriousness safe and traditional for boys is good.

...Or start a trend to bring something back.Baby Barry perhaps, can't imagine that now. Or Nigel, Malcolm, Trevor?

I like the second idea. A friend had the same idea a while ago which is why his little toddler is called Brian....
I do hope that it does catch on, for his sake.

[dingg]

Eton Heaton

drop the haitch for full effect and confusion

[mybrainhurts]

Gaylord Heaton...

[Tango13]

mybrainhurts said:

Gaylord Heaton...

'Nurts, I'm surprised you haven't suggested calling him 'supercharger'

With your pechant for dropping the 'H' he'd appear on the school register as Eaton Supercharger...

[BHC]

Tango13 said:

mybrainhurts said:

Gaylord Heaton...

'Nurts, I'm surprised you haven't suggested calling him 'supercharger'

With your pechant for dropping the 'H' he'd appear on the school register as Eaton Supercharger...

Not bad!

[FailHere]

Rasputin?

[Willy Nilly]

Ian;
Fred;
Harold;
Peter;

[anonymous-user]

Michel.

[mybrainhurts]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

Less of this continental stuff, if you don't mind.

He needs a good old British name, like Arbuthnot Quentin StJohn Pottinger Heaton.

Bloody EU, messing everything up.

[phugleigh]

Benjamin Heaton
Lee Francis Heaton
Austin Chevron Heaton
Nash Camaro Heaton
Indianapolis Arnage Heaton
Montgomery Prometheus Heaton
Dave

[fausTVR]

Damn that last poster with his Montgomery, wanted to be the first with Montague (monty).

[mybrainhurts]

Call him Malvinas Heaton, just to ps off the Argies...

[celticpilgrim]

dave_s13 said:

rb5er said:

dave_s13 said:

My 6m old boy is called Gabriel.... Took us months to settle on that. Girls names are much easier.

You picked a girls name just for ease? You do know what his name will be shortened to his whole life don`t you?

Missing a couple of letters to be the girly version.

I refer you the honourable gentleman that is...

Disastrous said:

In fairness, I'd name for the man he became rather than assume he'll stay in primary school forever. What kind of a cissy can't get over having their name ripped into at school??

Additionally, EVERY single name will be adapted to make an insult at school. It's what schoolboys do.

I'm hoping he grows up to be a ballet dancer obvs....actually, ballet dancers are 'nails' and get to legitimately feel up some proper hotties.

In fact, currently he is routinely called "Bagel" as our 2yr girl (Florence) can't say Gabriel....I think that will stick forever actually. We have a long history in our family for people having stupid nicknames. You don't have to be mad to live here, but it helps......

I was going to be called David(nice name) until my dear old Dad decided he wanted to call me Gabriel, as it hadn't been used in the family and he thought it was due a re-appearance. So, Gabriel it was. Did I get stick at school - a bit of piss taking, but nothing I couldn't handle, and I was usually quick enough to get a better pisstake to throw back at them. The most annoying thing these days is when people phone work, etc asking to speak to 'Gabrielle' only to quickly apologize when I say Gabriel here, how can I help or whatever.

I like my name - a bit proud of it actually, and as I have no kids, I don't have your worry. I get called most short versions, and nicknames. If folks ask what to call me I usually say whatever you're comfortable with - I'll let you know if I don't like it.

As for your son, does the forename sit easy with the surname? On this basis, another name to add to the NO list would be....Cleck (helps if you're Northern)

[Dr Jekyll]

celticpilgrim said:

Did I get stick at school - a bit of piss taking, but nothing I couldn't handle, and I was usually quick enough to get a better pisstake to throw back at them. The most annoying thing these days is when people phone work, etc asking to speak to 'Gabrielle' only to quickly apologize when I say Gabriel here, how can I help or whatever.

Two very good arguments for not giving kids unusual names.