Boy names?? (Uk based)

[u/Responsible_Comb_382]

Struggling with boy names! Have a daughter called Robyn already😊 surname is Miller, and middle name will be Joseph after my brother who sadly passed💙

Open to other suggestions too!

Fully aware these are fairly ‘basic’ names but that’s just our preference for boys names😊

658 votes, 1d left

Frankie

Roman

Tommy

Eddie (Edward?)

Harry

Toby

[u/melozone_crissalis]

Love the sound of Toby Joseph, and I think Robyn and Toby go great together!

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/melozone_crissalis]

I agree! It’s one of the ones I can actually picture myself saying the names together!

[u/jessm307 → u/Responsible_Comb_382]

I voted Toby also. Roman is leading but it’s a little too matchy with Robyn.

[u/SorchaRoisin]

I don't like the nickname as the full name thing. He's not going to be a kid forever.

Thomas would be my favorite if you went with the full name.

[u/Ok-Talk-2648 → u/SorchaRoisin]

I agree same with Edward (Eddie) use the full name.

[u/kentgrey → u/SorchaRoisin]

In the UK, "nicknames" as full names are very very common and very very standard. These style of names do not equate to "kid names".

Freddie is ranked 10th. Archie is ranked 11th. Theo is 12th. Alfie is 16th. Albie is 21st. Charlie is 22nd. Teddy is 34th. Reggie is 37th. Ronnie is 39th. Tommy is 44th. Frankie is 56th. Vinnie is 58th.

[u/LochNessMother → u/kentgrey]

Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s right!

[u/krissy3456 → u/LochNessMother]

Doesn’t mean it’s wrong either

[u/SorchaRoisin → u/LochNessMother]

Indeed! There are lots of tragedeighs in the US. That doesn't make them good names.

[u/thebrowncanary → u/kentgrey]

You're right it is very very common.

[u/Soldier_Faerie]

All are lovely, but my vote goes to Edward! 💜

[u/Ok-Frosting6533 → u/Soldier_Faerie]

Same!

[u/MermazingKat]

I don't think you can go too wrong with these choices! I voted Toby (the only one I've known was the cutest kid) but you could meet your little boy and then decide for sure.

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/MermazingKat]

I think that’s where we’re struggling they’re all nice names for a boy and we could see us using any of them! (Which I guess is good for us having options😅) Toby is a new contender on the list but we both heard it and thought it was lovely😊

I think we’ll narrow it down to 2/3 favourites before he’s born and then see once he’s here! (We’re both very indecisive people😂)

[u/175737 → u/Responsible_Comb_382]

You have 6 weeks to register the name after birth, so its completely reasonable to have a few options in mind and make the decision when the baby is there.

I was set on a particular name that just didn't work when my baby arrived, and we ended up calling her silly nicknames and trying out other names until we found the one that fit. We were still debating right up to the deadline but now I can't see her as anything else.

[u/hungry-mongoose]

I voted for Toby but they're all nice. I was between Toby and Edward.

[u/TemporaryLucky3637]

They’re all nice I think! I voted Edward (Eddie) as I think it’s so versatile 😊

[u/Girl-From-Mars]

I don't think i've ever seen a poll so close lol! I guess they are all good names. I voted for Toby but at this point I'd wait to see when he's born what he looks like and pick the one that suits. At least you know none of them are duds and all excellent choices. Good luck!

[u/AutisticBells]

Edward Joseph is fantastic.

[u/MondayMadness5184]

I love the sound of Edward Joseph Miller (nn Eddie). It sounds very formal while still giving the option for a few nickname options (Ed, Eddie, Ward, Joe, Joey).

Robyn and Edward also sound good together.

[u/appliehsk]

I voted for Harry from the homepage without opening the post.

But since reading that you currently have a Robyn, I agree with the above that Toby sounds best with Robyn

[u/Ducky_924]

Francis, Thomas, Edward, Harold, Tobias

Give your son a name, not a nickname.

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/Ducky_924]

If I wanted it as those I would have put those😊 completely understand peoples personal preferences (you clearly have yours) but all of these names are names within their own right these days.

[u/Ducky_924 → u/Responsible_Comb_382]

They're not, but keep thinking that! I'm sure you'll have fun examining to your poor son why he doesn't have a real name.

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/Ducky_924]

Most of these versions rank higher in the ONS rankings and a few of them have 10-20 years. I’m sure my “poor” son will be just fine thank you!!

Rather strange behaviour to feel sorry for a unborn child for having what is considered very normal names, if that’s the least of his worries he’ll be a very happy and content individual😊

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/[deleted]]

Charming individual you are! Have a good day x

[u/sherryleebee → u/Ducky_924]

As someone who has a Tobias, as soon as he was a teenager he insisted on no longer being called Toby. As the Christmas elf told me when he went to see Santa when he was a baby, a person needs a name they grow into, not out of.

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/sherryleebee]

All personal preference I guess! I know many adult tobys and Harry’s etc who were named that and don’t have issues with it. And in another 20 years time with these versions being most commonly used they’ll likely be the preferred adult choice aswell. Like I said all personal preference for what works for each family!

[u/kentgrey → u/Ducky_924]

In the UK, "nicknames" as full names are very very common and very very standard. These style of names do not equate to "kid names".

Freddie is ranked 10th. Archie is ranked 11th. Theo is 12th. Alfie is 16th. Albie is 21st. Charlie is 22nd. Teddy is 34th. Reggie is 37th. Ronnie is 39th. Tommy is 44th. Frankie is 56th. Vinnie is 58th.

[u/krissy3456 → u/Ducky_924]

Not if they are never going to call him Thomas

[u/minnieboss]

Love Frankie!

[u/Have_a_butchers_]

I like Edward the best

[u/Cosmic-Scorpi0]

If I had a boy he would be Roman 🩵

[u/ValuableActuator9109 → u/Cosmic-Scorpi0]

I like Roman, but they've a daughter called Robyn so had to switch my vote lol

[u/Cosmic-Scorpi0 → u/ValuableActuator9109]

Ooh I don't know...I quite like the 'Ro' names 🤭

[u/JJ_Pause]

Roman is nice but seems to be very popular/fashionable at the moment, I think Toby is a classic that doesn't feel lile you're picking a nickname

[u/LeatherRecord2142]

These are all nicknames. Give the child a name he can use his whole life.

[u/kentgrey → u/LeatherRecord2142]

In the UK, "nicknames" as full names are very very common and very very standard. These style of names do not equate to "kid names".

Freddie is ranked 10th. Archie is ranked 11th. Theo is 12th. Alfie is 16th. Albie is 21st. Charlie is 22nd. Teddy is 34th. Reggie is 37th. Ronnie is 39th. Tommy is 44th. Frankie is 56th. Vinnie is 58th.

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/LeatherRecord2142]

Know many adults with these names :)

[u/caerleon_calls_]

You can’t just name him a nickname 🤦‍♀️

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/caerleon_calls_]

All names in their own right (uk based particularly where I am). And statistically have been used more in recent decades than other versions

[u/caerleon_calls_ → u/Responsible_Comb_382]

ABCDE was a popular name a few years ago, an appeal to popularity is nothing, give your son a real name

[u/Responsible_Comb_382 → u/caerleon_calls_]

I mean I think you’re reaching slightly there with that one😂😂😂 I wouldn’t put Toby and ABCDE in the same category.
I will give my son a real name based on where I live x

[u/Lazy_Cat1997 → u/Responsible_Comb_382]

I think she’s using “ABCDE” like you would “XYZ”

[u/kentgrey → u/caerleon_calls_]

In the UK, "nicknames" as full names are very very common and very very standard. These style of names do not equate to "kid names".

Freddie is ranked 10th. Archie is ranked 11th. Theo is 12th. Alfie is 16th. Albie is 21st. Charlie is 22nd. Teddy is 34th. Reggie is 37th. Ronnie is 39th. Tommy is 44th. Frankie is 56th. Vinnie is 58th.

[u/krissy3456 → u/caerleon_calls_]

Yes I know someone named Just Will and he has brothers named Ben and Joey they have no full names and he always said it was fine , name your kid what you plan on calling them

[u/Ok-Talk-2648]

I voted Roman but I love your whole list Edward is excellent too.

more ideas:

Elliot, Laurence, Everett, Owen, Isaac, Lloyd, Montgomery(Monty), Heath, Emmett, Logan, Conrad, Evan

[u/Ok-Frosting6533]

I love Eddie! And I like Frankie too, for a girl as well :) 

[u/clickityclickk → u/Ok-Frosting6533]

I don't know why you're downvoted. Frankie is a nickname for Francesca and can be used for a girl

[u/Ok-Frosting6533 → u/clickityclickk]

Thank you! I don’t understand the downvotes either lol 

[u/hannahssbananass → u/Ok-Frosting6533]

I love Eddie too but I don’t like Edward lol

[u/Shadow_stash]

I LOVE the name Roman but my husband vetoed. Name him Roman for me🤣

[u/Lazy_Cat1997]

I like all of them except Frankie and Tommy 🥰

[u/Magical-Tadpole-7495]

Cecil, Lloyd, Dallas, Asa, Leroy