Baby names

[webby]

Hi,

My wife would kill me if she knew I was asking this, but whatever. I have a new baby due soon, very soon, and we're kinda stuck for a name.

Just the other day though, we heard the name Ellis. Now, we know the sex but I'm not telling you cos I wanna know what gender that name implies to you, and also what you think of it. Be honest now ;)

Cheers

:)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Ellis is a first-name that I associate with males, as I used to work quite closely with sole operator contractor from Derbyshire who went by that name.
Hope this helps!


P.S.
So, you'll not be calling the little tinker 'Audiolab' or something like that then? - What about Grado?
Hehehe.........

[Alex_UK]

Ellis I would think of as a boy. It's ok, but names are an emotive subject (especially with grandparents in my experience!)

How about Garrard? :lol:

Is this your first? Good luck!

[webby]

No, 2nd. First is called Roku Phillips.


Just kidding. It's Dylan James.

[Rare Bird]

Yes my old boss was called Ellis..You could call him Mark or Grant or both if a boy

:)

[Alex_UK]

No, 2nd.

Ah, cool - you'll be used to no sleep and no life of your own any more, so I don't need to warn you! (Hope Dynaudio drivers are as easy to replace as Acoustic Energy ones...:doh:)


First is called Roku Phillips

I really like Roku as a boy's name! :lol: (It's better than some you hear, wife's friends little boy, for instance - Rafferty...)

[snapper]

Yes my old boss was called Ellis..You could call him Mark or Grant or both if a boy

:)

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


I have a friend who called his son Ellis.I thought it a bit strange at first but actually think it's quite a nice name.

Congratulations btw.

:champagne:

[Ian Walker]

I think it applies to either,i have a mate who's daughter is called Ellis.

My brother called his son Mculloch after Ian(Echo&The Bunneymen).
Ian very proudly anounced this fact at a live show and my brother got a huge round of applause from the audience:).

[Joe]

As long as you've got no plans to move to Serth Efrica or Orstailya, he'll be fine.

[webby]

Yes my old boss was called Ellis..You could call him Mark or Grant or both if a boy

:)

Didn't he mind?

[webby]

As long as you've got no plans to move to Serth Efrica or Orstailya, he'll be fine.

Uh, why's that?

[Stratmangler]

Uh, why's that?

Ellis would taken as meaning Alice.

Chris:)

[webby]

Oh yes, I see now :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Ellis would taken as meaning Alice

.........ind Illis will ind up livl wid da grivl.

[Stratmangler]

I think the best name advice I could give you is to pick a name that you like the sound of in its' full and abbreviated versions.

My son's name is Alexander - most people (including us) call him Alex, although I have heard Al used on occasion. None of the variants grate on the nerves.

I have a cousin Ian - most people call him "E".

Ellis could be abbreviated strangely - Ell or, God forbid Elly !!!

Just my take on things.

Chris:)

[webby]

No you're right Chris, I understand what you're saying.

I have a friend whose Son is called Alexander and they call him Xander. Personally, I don't like abbreviations. I think that if you want to call your kid say, Zack, call him Zack, not Zachary!

It's been suggested to us that Dylan will be shorted to Dill. I can't see it myself, and have never heard it before. Anyway, he's gonna be a big bugger. Aint nobody gonna call him Dill!

:)

[The Grand Wazoo]

You should also make sure that all possible abbreviations are compatible with your surname.......as my mate Richard Ayre will attest. (no......really!)

[Alex_UK]

...and initials - originally my daughter's initials would have been TDS until my sister pointed out that made her "tedious" (tee-dee-ess)! (We added smart-ass sister's name after the D to solve the problem!)

[Stratmangler]

Michael Hunt is abbreviated to Mike Hunt.

To hear the receptionist paging for Mike Hunt was hilarious !

"Mike Hunt, please contact reception. Has anyone seen Mike Hunt ?"

(you have to say it out loud if you don't get it).


Chris:eyebrows:

[Mike]

I'm totally serious here... Some parents just do not think!

I know a guy called 'Christopher Peacock'

C'mon... think about it! ;)

[Beechwoods]

You never know what your kids will really end up being called until they're born and their own personalities start to take over :) My youngest is called Aelwen but always get's called Wenny (by everyone except her 4 year old bro' who calls her by her full name, which is really sweet!). It looks odd written down but works for us and her.

We had very firm views on baby's names. To the point where we fell out with a bunch of the family over my first's name. The thing it taught me was: don't discuss it beforehand, and go with your instincts. Once the little blighters are here and with a name, they own it, ain't nothing anyone else can do then :)

Whereas once upon a time unusual names were uncommon, being different is more expected these days. If you're worried give 'em a 'common' middle name your kid can use later if they don't like the one you've given them.

I once knew a chap called Mungo, which is hardly common but worked for him!

[Stratmangler]

I also know someone whose forenames are John Thomas.....

Chris:)

[Mike]

I also know someone whose forenames are John Thomas.....

Chris:)

Oh!.. I forgot him. I used to work with someone who's whole name was that!

[Alex_UK]

Michael Hunt is abbreviated to Mike Hunt.

To hear the receptionist paging for Mike Hunt was hilarious !

"Mike Hunt, please contact reception. Has anyone seen Mike Hunt ?"

(you have to say it out loud if you don't get it).


Chris:eyebrows:

Porky's - 1982

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[Alex_UK]

I worked with a girl years ago called Venetia - and yes, her surname was Blind... One of my best mate's daughter is called Natalie - Nat for short - their surname is West...

[The Grand Wazoo]

I'm still waiting for the day I meet Ophelia Balls...........

[Beechwoods]

Are you one of those chaps who asks 'Can I...' as you open a door for a lady?

[webby]

You never know what your kids will really end up being called until they're born and their own personalities start to take over :) My youngest is called Aelwen but always get's called Wenny (by everyone except her 4 year old bro' who calls her by her full name, which is really sweet!). It looks odd written down but works for us and her.

We had very firm views on baby's names. To the point where we fell out with a bunch of the family over my first's name. The thing it taught me was: don't discuss it beforehand, and go with your instincts. Once the little blighters are here and with a name, they own it, ain't nothing anyone else can do then :)

Whereas once upon a time unusual names were uncommon, being different is more expected these days. If you're worried give 'em a 'common' middle name your kid can use later if they don't like the one you've given them.

I once knew a chap called Mungo, which is hardly common but worked for him!

Well said Beechy.

We felt that way when we went with Dylan. Not that uncommon, but I still get the feeling that my parents don't like it. Tough!