If it's a boy: Naming

[Deleted]

I don't mind that name but it's definitely not common. If your H is worried about it, would you consider David Cecil?

[iheartvino]

I like Cecil. I REALLY like David Cecil. Either way, I don't think it is a name I would side eye.

[baconlettucetomato]

We're in a similar boat. DH wants to use Blakely after his grandfather and I'm iffy about it. Cecil is a fine name, but I agree with the others about maybe switching the order around.

[urbancowgirl]

I knew a hottie named Cecil in high school, so I like it.

[imoan]

Jan 9, 2013 11:01:36 GMT -5 @iamsnazzy said:

I prefer David Cecil, but I don't think either one is weird!

I really want to use family names for middle names. My baby is actually due on my paternal grandfather's birthday. My grandfather was killed by a drunk driver at 24 years old along with my grandmother and aunt. I know it would mean A LOT to my dad if I gave our son (if it's a boy) his dad's middle name. Only problem is that it's Eugene. My H hates it. He's also bent out of shape that I like names from MY family, but he doesn't have any he wants to use from his. He's weird.

I'm assuming that the baby will have his last name. If that's the case... remind him of that.

[blindyswife]

I really love Cecil as a first name. I think its great. Masculine, ages well, uncommon. I give it a big ol' thumbs up.

[winecheery]

I like Cecil! I also think that Blakely is nice too, blt.

[joolz]

Every time I hear Blakely, I think of that nutters chick from The Bachelor (and Bachelor Pad, I'm not above that).

[emisi]

I like Cecil! Then again, we're going with Milo, so obviously I like old, unusual names. CE-cil or SE-sil?

[baconlettucetomato]

Jan 9, 2013 18:33:05 GMT -5 winecheery said:

I like Cecil! I also think that Blakely is nice too, blt.

Thanks. The only time I've heard it was for a girl so it makes me iffy on it. If we go with Blakely Dean we'll probably call him BD.

[rosetyler]

I like Cecil - it's distinguished