Due in 2 days- help!

See the results of this poll: Which name?

Respondents: 37 (This poll is closed)

  • Banks : 4 (11%)
  • Rafferty : 25 (68%)
  • Shepherd: 8 (22%)

[name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] is my favorite. He could by [name_u]Rafe[/name_u], instead of [name_m]Ralphie[/name_m]. [name_m]Forde[/name_m] and [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] is a great sibset.

I don’t think people will resort to nickname [name_m]Ralphie[/name_m]. I don’t get dorky vibes from the name [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m]. It is unusual and fits well with [name_m]Forde[/name_m]. I really like [name_m]Banks[/name_m] but think it’s a bit abrupt and wordy with [name_m]Forde[/name_m]. [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] is nice too but it sounds like you and OH like [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] the best!

Thank you both ! [name_m]Just[/name_m] to clarify, I didnt mean to say I thought people would use the nickname [name_m]Ralphie[/name_m], and we weren’t planning to use [name_m]Ralphie[/name_m] as a nickname or use any other nickname. I just started to find the two names similar and really dislike [name_m]Ralphie[/name_m] and find it very dorky.
We don’t prefer R@fferty over B@nks now. In fact my SO has always preferred B@nks but agreed to R@fferty. I am having cold feet but not prepared to let it go. He wants to change the name to B@nks.
Also I spelled the names in my post with characters to minimize searchability of my kids names.

My personal favourite is R@fferty, but I also really like Sheph3rd and think B@nks goes particularly well with F’s name. You have great options!

What about B@nks R@fferty?

I love R@fferty. To me it feels rugged, adventurous, a little cheeky but wirh the possibility of being studious and serious too. I knew a cute little R@fferty who went by [name_m]Raffy[/name_m] and it suited him perfectly

[name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] is another great choice and [name_m]Banks[/name_m] shares the same vibe as [name_m]Forde[/name_m]. I honestly don’t think you can go with any of these, [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] is just my favourite

R@fferty is great and works well with the brother name. I think your first instincts were excellent.

I rather B@nks or R@fferty.

There would be a bit of a water theme if you chose B@nks with Ford3.
Overall, b@nks is probably my favorite.

You’ve narrowed your list down to three names. Maybe take all three with you and choose when you meet him?

That being said, I do think R@fferty sits well next to F0rde. B@nks and Sh3perd are a bit too wordy for my liking.

Thanks everyone!!

@river_dweller, R@fferty actually has sort of a water meaning, too (floodtide)! We loved that about both B@nks and R@fferty

@otri, I think that’s what we will do after all. I think we have axed [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] since my OH remains so so on it, so 2 two choose from isn’t so bad! Thank you

Hopefully we will soon be reporting back with the name we choose ”

I think it’s a good idea. :slight_smile:

I can’t wait to see what you choose!

I’m having a tough time because I like all 3 and I love your son’s name.

I was leaning towards R@fferty because I love the nickname [name_u]Rafe[/name_u] but when you said you didn’t plan on using one I wasn’t so sure.

B@nks alone is an awesome name but with [name_m]Forde[/name_m] it gave me such a corporate vibe haha.

I love [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m] but it sounds like it’s just not going to happen.

I’m excited to see what you choose!

We ended up naming baby boy B@nks Huds0n :slight_smile: [name_m]Feel[/name_m] a little sad that we didn’t get to use [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m] but it didn’t feel like “his name” to me after meeting him. Thanks to all who left comments/voted!

Congratulations! B@nks Huds0n is such a handsome choice. Enjoy your little man