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BoyMeetsWorld · 11/07/2013 19:45

I could be being hormonal as just found out today I'm having a boy when desperately wanted a girl.

However....the more I think about it, the more I really really want to call our new son after my Dad who was the love of my life and sadly died 3 years ago. His name was Russell nn Russ.

I know this isn't a popular or immediately cool name...but could it be trendy again (especially as Russ) on the right little boy?

Would value your opinions as I'll have to fight for this one with DH if I fix on it. At the moment it's the only name my heart is shouting "yes!" to

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Summersun1983 · 11/07/2013 19:51

I think it's a lovely name and Russ sounds fine, not uncool at all. Listen to your heart xx

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Rhubarbgarden · 11/07/2013 20:25

Lovely. Do it.

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CPtart · 11/07/2013 20:31

My brothers name, also named after my deceased DF.
Suits him. Do it.

By the way...boys are fab!

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Hekkie · 11/07/2013 22:10

My hubby is a Russell nn Russ. He's very cool.

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BoyMeetsWorld · 12/07/2013 08:18

Thank you lots...really pleased to get some positive responses, although is this just because anyone who clicked on the thread thinking 'noooo don't do it' saw the bit about my dad and decided best not? Don't want to give DS a name he'll hate...

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flipchart · 12/07/2013 08:20

Tbh I'm not a fan of Russell but funny enough I do like Russ.

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bruffin · 12/07/2013 08:22

My grandad was Russell and i wish i had used it for DS. I know a one or two teenagers called Russell and it does suit them.

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doublecakeplease · 12/07/2013 08:31

I love it - DH vetoed it for DS. I worked in a restaurant whilst at uni and the guy who regularly came tp fix stiff there was Russell. He was seriously cool and maybe a tiny bit handsome which is maybe why I still remember him 20 years later

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Choccyhobnob · 12/07/2013 10:24

I have to admit I immediately thought why would you do that to a child? As the only ones I know are age 60+. However I DO like Russ and I'm not just saying that!

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Blanketsandpillows · 12/07/2013 11:39

I do like Russ. I think it's quite cool. Go for it!

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burberryqueen · 12/07/2013 11:41

Go for it, it has a certain timelessness and coolness

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LoriGrimes · 12/07/2013 11:42

I know a little Russell. Nn Rusty.

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Homebird8 · 12/07/2013 11:44

I only know one Russell and he is a dependable, caring, intelligent, sociable type. How could I dislike the name given that? It's unusual but not invented. I think it's a great choice.

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bassingtonffrench · 12/07/2013 11:47

What do you call a man with a bag on his head?

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I actually really like Russ as a name andyou have a lovely family connection too.

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burberryqueen · 12/07/2013 11:48

it is a bag of leaves actually!

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bassingtonffrench · 12/07/2013 11:52

or a paper bag!

Sorry, should get my jokes right!

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DespicableYou · 12/07/2013 11:54

I've never met a Russell who wasn't lovely. And I like Russ as a nn :)

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bassingtonffrench · 12/07/2013 11:57

there is a Russell group of Universities and a Russell group of comedians.

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brokenhearted55 · 12/07/2013 20:53

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CharlieCoCo · 12/07/2013 21:34

Oh i like Rusty as a nn Grin

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Casualty · 12/07/2013 23:08

Love Russ, go for it! Wanted it for my DSs but DH was having none of it - probably would have for personal connections like you though :)

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Tubemole1 · 12/07/2013 23:51

...The Sheep.

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DownyEmerald · 12/07/2013 23:55

I thought it was a man reading a newspaper?

Funny, we were having a joke telling session in the car tonight and I came up with that one. And then realised dd didn't know any child called Russell! There was the occasional one my ageish (early 40s), but it's one of those names I think maybe another generation needed to be cool.

Always liked it as a name tho'.

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DramaAlpaca · 12/07/2013 23:57

I like it too.

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DizzyPurple · 12/07/2013 23:58

Not many about! I've only known 2 I can recall. Really don't like the first one (ex, let me down in a big way) but the other is fine so don't think I can label them all as bad based on my bad experiences!

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