https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:39:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2801072 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:50:53 +0000 MrsMom 2801072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're both great names, but I'm a sucker for a name with a story so I voted William. My DS is my husbands best friends namesake, we lost his friend to Cancer while we were TTC and he told me he was going to send us an angel....a couple months later we were pregnant. </p> <p>Can you compromise and make it a middle name instead? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2801057 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:11:38 +0000 Eko 2801057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went with William since that is DS name. :silly: His nickname is also Will </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2801043 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:22:08 +0000 superkate 2801043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Theodore who we call Theo so I'm partial to that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2801005 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:11:32 +0000 skiierchck99 2801005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No input based on who "should get to" choose, but William is my favorite boy's name, and I am not a big fan of the nickname Theo, so I went with William over Theodore : ) You can't go wrong either way though - both classic names. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800973 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 07:25:54 +0000 LadyDi 2800973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: Ha, thank you! I definitely feel like growing a human should tip the scales in my favor at least a little bit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800945 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:48:15 +0000 LCTBQE 2800945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: I think these are basically the same in terms of category of name--both classic, strong, masculine, popular, and steady-- neither one is some pinteresty-vibe name. So with that in mind I think you should get to pick and it should totally be the LadyDi's Preference Show here since your husband already got a family nod last time. Also FWIW I see that some pp's are saying Theo is trending in their area--Will is trending in mine, I like Will, I have a brother named Will, but I meet SO many baby/little boy Wills. And I love love love Theodore, it was our #2 name (although we'd have gone with Ted/Teddy as a nn)--it will def be back on our list if this baby turns out to be a boy. More than anything I think you should get to pick your heart's desire here, you're the one doing all the work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800916 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:50:49 +0000 caitlanc 2800916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both are great names but like @Foodnerd81 said, I was leaning towards William for the family connection but since DS1 has that covered, how about Theodore William? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800874 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:52:14 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2800874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Theo... it's in the 300s for popularity. I think Theodore is in the 80s and William is like 3rd.</p> <p>Theodore is more exciting to me. William has been popular for so long. It's obviously popular for a reason though, lovely name! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800872 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:30:12 +0000 crazydoglady 2800872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: I picked William because I am partial to it (we call ours Liam.) But the great thing about nicknames like this is that he can grow out of a childhood nickname. My son might decide he prefers Will in the future. </p> <p> So, it you call him Theo now, he might go by Ted later. FWIW, with names being so unique now, I don't think anyone would bat an eye at the nickname Theo in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800865 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:58:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 2800865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to say William for the family meaning, but now that I see your husband already got that for the first, I do agree you should have more say in this one. I really like both names and nicknames. </p> <p>Also I agree with @Truth Bombs: that Theo may be slightlier trendier, but not really trendy, I don’t think. And I do like it better than ted (but love teddy!) I don’t personally know any little theordores or theos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800862 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:38:12 +0000 LadyDi 2800862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: Makes sense. I love Teddy too but DH isn't a fan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800854 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:11:13 +0000 Truth Bombs 2800854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: it’s a name I’ve seen become more and more popular lately and has sort of a hipster vibe to me. My son’s name is in the top 5, so popularity isn’t a huge deal to me, but his name is classic. I felt Ted/Teddy stood the test of time better than Theo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800847 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:52:35 +0000 LadyDi 2800847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: Boy names are the hardest. There are so many girl names I LOVE...most boy names I am just "meh" about. </p> <p>@Truth Bombs: Is theo trendy?! I feel like Dr Google gave me conflicting information on where Theodore fell on those "top boy name" lists. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800842 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:34:09 +0000 skinnycow 2800842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted for Theodore but I really like both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800841 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:34:01 +0000 Truth Bombs 2800841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>dupe </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800840 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:33:10 +0000 Truth Bombs 2800840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like Theodore, but I’m weary of Theo because it’s so trendy right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800828 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:18:29 +0000 MamaBear87 2800828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I both love Theo but disagree on full name, he wants just Theo I love Theodore.<br /> Fingers crossed when we get pregnant again it's a girl, boy names are hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800823 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:10:10 +0000 psw27 2800823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted Theo, it's so cute! But I do like Will as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800822 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:07:18 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2800822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Theodore. Is using William as a middle name an option? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800818 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:56:23 +0000 Jennibenni 2800818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok since your older sons name comes from your husband’s side, and I’m assuming they have your husbands last name , I would 100% go with Theodore </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800817 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:52:38 +0000 LemonJack 2800817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Theodore is one of my top two boy names, so I vote for that! I think since your first is named after DH’s side, it’s fair for you to pick this one. DD1’s middle name is from my side, so DD2’s is from DH’s. Just seems fair! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800816 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:45:46 +0000 jbean 2800816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm biased because my older son's name is Theodore David :happy:<br /> I like both names though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800815 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:42:51 +0000 BadgerMom 2800815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: That makes sense! I'd push for Theodore then since you already gave DH's family the nod on the first. I agree it's your turn :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800813 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:37:56 +0000 starchild 2800813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I picked Theodore because it's my #1 pick if we ever have a boy! Our daughter's name doesn't have special meaning, we "just liked it" after lots of research and consideration. It will be special enough because it's your baby even if no one else in the family had it first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800812 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:33:35 +0000 LadyDi 2800812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: I think Theo is adorable.</p> <p>@BadgerMom: Theodore doesn't have any particular meaning. I just like it! We named DS1 after DH's grandfather (the name suits my son but probably not a name I would have chosen otherwise) so I was hoping to name this one....there aren't any male names on my side of the family that I am really drawn to as a first name. </p> <p>@wrkbrk: That is too funny! Great minds must think alike :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800786 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:50:43 +0000 wrkbrk 2800786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: Well I must say, you have AMAZING taste because my top two boy names for my fictitious boy/boy twins (we are done SOB) are Theodore David and William August. Almost identical to your names! Cannot go wrong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800781 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:45:31 +0000 BadgerMom 2800781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does Theodore having any special meaning to you? If not, I think I have to go with William because you like it enough to be #2 and it has special meaning for your husband. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800780 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:43:46 +0000 LadyDi 2800780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: I thought about that but I don't know if we're done having kids and I'd like to keep whatever one we don't go with as an option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800777 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:37:29 +0000 Jennibenni 2800777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted for Theodore but they are both great names and sound nice with the middle names you’ve chosen! </p> <p>Are you against combining them (William Theodore)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-day-another-vote-on-my-babys-name-poll#post-2800770 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:21:08 +0000 kiddosc 2800770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think Theo is such a cute name. </p>