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I have posted here before to get ideas for names.
Our son is due in 4 weeks and we thought we had chosen a name but now I am getting cold feet  This is our current list, including ex-chosen name. Zander Reuben Frankie Rufus Maxen Ezekiel/Zeke Angus Theodore We want a name that isn't top 100 but is easy to spell/pronounce, preferably with a nice meaning. There will be 2 middle names (family names) and a 3 syllable surname starting with M. Can anyone suggest some other names that fit the bill? Nothing really grabs me, I like the above but don't love them. |
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I think alot of ppl will find the names you have listed hard to pronounce or spell correct. Really silly the names ppl are asked to spell nowadays!
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My fave is Reuben
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14/03/2012, 12:21 PM
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I love Theodore.
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Angus
Easy to say and spell. |
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I like Angus. I think a short name would flow better if you are planning two NMS and a long surname.
In saying that, I would prefer Alexander NN Xander / Zander and Frances or even Frank with the NN Frankie (especially for a boy) than the derivatives as stand alone names. |
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Zander- prefer Alexander
Reuben- like Frankie- nms Rufus- good for a red head Maxen- prefer Max or Maxwell Ezekiel/Zeke- like Angus- like Theodore- like |
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QUOTE (woofer @ 14/03/2012, 01:15 PM)  I think alot of ppl will find the names you have listed hard to pronounce or spell correct. Really silly the names ppl are asked to spell nowadays! Not if they are literate. I don't really like Zander, Frankie or Maxen but your other names are all good, solid choices. Other suggestions Ronan Linus Leo |
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Ezekiel/Zeke
Angus Theodore Really like these three. (Although I think Angus might be in the top 100 now.) If you Like Theodore (nn Theo) have you considered Leopold (nn Leo)? |
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Angus - easy to pronounce, spell
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