Murphy

ebrooke

We're team green but we're considering the name Murphy for Baby 3  if it's a boy.

It fits our criteria of being a Celtic lastname- which is what we have for our other 2 kiddies (feel like we accidentally painted ourselves into a corner with that one!)- so we want to stay consistent.

Okay, bring the pain... 

mcbray21

Do you mind sharing your other kids' names?

ebrooke

Finnegan and Cassidy

mcbray21

ebrooke:

Finnegan and Cassidy

I think because of your other names, Murphy is a good choice. I wouldn't pick it myself, but it matches the other names very well. I think people would definitely get it.

LuckyMissus

I think you'll still match your twins ok if you go with any Irish, Welsh-ish name. You may not like these, but I could see Owen, Meredith, Gwen, Rory, Rowan etc. fitting in just fine. Murphy is ok, I feel realllly horrible saying this, but I know a lot of people who have named their dogs Murphy. I'm a huge animal-lover so that wouldn't phase me, but I don't know how you'd feel if people said to you that they have a dog named Murphy. But, otherwise I think it is very cute, kind of goofy sounding and suuuper Irish. 

pazrana

Murphy is my cat's name. =-)  

happilyeverafterxo

I actually really like all three of those names together! I don't think I'd go for Murphy normally, but given the history of the names you've chosen, it works! (At least in my opinion, and I realize it may be unpopular!)

bubblegummum

happilyeverafterxo:

I actually really like all three of those names together! I don't think I'd go for Murphy normally, but given the history of the names you've chosen, it works! (At least in my opinion, and I realize it may be unpopular!)

I agree!

Dominique1219

I don't love or hate it, but I know 2 dogs with the name and also associate it with Murphy Brown.  I think it fits nicely with your other names though.  And I just want to tell you your little boys are precious, I die for cute little sweaters like that!  What cuties

FrecklesInside

While I agree with pps that it is better than I would normally consider it because it matches your other Ss names, I still think it doesn't really work as well for a FN. I like your other Ss names but I think that any Celtic name would go along with your other sons - does not have to be a LN.

Some suggestions (including other surnames):

Callum

Cedric

Cormac

Declan

Dylan

Ewan

Graham

Kegan

Kiernan

Llewellyn

Morrissey

Nolen

Owen

Pearce

Quinn

Reid

Reese/Rhys

Rory

Tate

Tory

 

ebrooke

Oh my gosh, y'all. You're right. I can totally see Murphy as a pet's name.  Now, I just have to figure out if that's a deal-breaker.

jacksmom119

I like it! But don't LOVE it....what are your other choices? Just curious...

 

 

Btw just read your blog and HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!!!! You are an amazing writer! 

g8trkim

I like it!

desabean

I really like Murphy.  I like the idea of using Murph as a nn when he is older-- seems like a fun guy ; )  But I will say that I like it for a girl or a boy-- of course my daughter's name is Garrison so take that with a grain of salt ; )

MagPie08

I think Murphy is a great name and matches your other names well. FWIW, my name (Maggie) is also a million peoples pets' names. 

JJpreggo

Although it might be used as a dogs name so is my moms name Sadie which I love.... and we are planning to name our son Milo which everyone thinks is a dogs name however i dont know one dog name Milo and it goes well with our last name... I LOVE MURPHY...i think its rare and unique with out being weird... i say go for it, i love all your kiddos names!