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Angus, DH went to school with on and hated him for being a bully.
Lots of names that my nephews and extended family already used (dear sister Im thinking of you!) Lana, DH always loved it until he spelt it backwards....anal.... |
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Most of the names I loved but could not use are because DH said no.
Aurelia, Evangeline, Mackenzie. Lincoln, Austin, Gabriel, Emmett. I also loved Elena but chose not to as a close relative named her DD Helena. |
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DH hated Seraphina for DD2, which broke my heart
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Way too many to count, especially boys names:
Adam: Family member's name Alexander: Clashes with surname Alistair: Certain family members would call him Ali G Bennett: DP says no Cameron: Too closr to DD's name Doyle: DP says no Euan: DP says sounds like "you and" Julian: Friend's son's name Miles: Clashes with surname to an extent, becoming very popular Mitchell: Surname of SIL's boyfriend Patrick: Name of someone who died recently, very close to my dad Rohan: Bad association Sean: Bad association Wesley: DP says no (damn Star Trek) Alexandra: Clashes with surname Bridget: Clashes with surname Emma: Bad association Georgia: Too close to family member's name Greta: DP says no Gretchen: DP says no Katrina: Bad association Lauren: Bad association Saskia: DP says no |
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Liam.
My sister has used it for my nephew. Admittedly she called him that before I realised I loved it so I'm hoping I find something just as lovely when it's my turn. |
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