Name Vote: Collin or Reid

AnnaRedhead · March 2011

I posted this in the baby name category but I thought I'd post it here too. You all have been so helpful with other decisions:)

We found out we are having a boy about two weeks ago and we are so excited! We are stuck on a name now...we love Collin and Reid equally so we are struggling to make a decision. Which name do you prefer?

Our last name is Chassereau and is pronounced "Sash" ereau

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MrsGo4Hockeychick · March 2011

I really like Collin, but they're both nice, classic names!

eesome · March 2011

I love the name Reid. It is on my short list...but DH isn't a fan.

Good choices!

Zach&Kelly · March 2011

I don't know if you have a middle name figured out but I really like Collin Reid (Collin for the first name and Reid for the middle)... Just a thought too since they go good together.

Mish2g · March 2011

Have you considered Collin Reid (Your last name -- forgot how to spell it)? That actually sounds really nice altogether. I'm also torn...if you're going for one or the other, they both work.

mdotm0904 · March 2011

i agree w/ PP. Collin Reid flows nicely with ur last name

AnnaRedhead · March 2011

Haha ok you guys busted me:) We are naming him Collin Reid but we are just completely torn on which name to actually call him. One day we're thinking his first name Collin and the next we're thinking his middle name Reid. I just set up this poll to find out who liked which name better and hopefully that would help us figure it out.

MrsGo4Hockeychick · March 2011

I'm not a fan of using the middle name as the name people use.

vstevens · March 2011

I voted Collin, but I much prefer it spelled the traditional way (i.e. Colin, without the double L).

jenmarshall88 · March 2011

I have nothing at all against using the MN as the name like some do, actually that will be the case with my son. But I like Collin better and with two "l's"

AmyLa90679 · March 2011

I love the name Collin and especially like the combo with Reid as the middle name.

Spell it with 2 "l's" as people will likely say it a little differently with one "l" (Colin Powell)

LJR 84 · March 2011

I definitely prefer Reid...love it!

robnnoel · March 2011

I like them both!

vstevens · March 2011

AmyLa90679:
I love the name Collin and especially like the combo with Reid as the middle name.
Spell it with 2 "l's" as people will likely say it a little differently with one "l" (Colin Powell)

I really doubt this. Colin Firth (actor), Colin Farrell (actor), and Colin Montgomerie (golfer) all use the "regular" pronunciation. Colin with 2 "L"s is a variant spelling from the correct Irish spelling of Colin. And the grammar and spelling geek in me just can't get on board with changing the spelling of a name for no reason Smile

But as I always say with name posts - your kid, your name, not really any of my business. Just an alternative perspective!

AmyLa90679 · March 2011

vstevens:
AmyLa90679:

I love the name Collin and especially like the combo with Reid as the middle name.

Spell it with 2 "l's" as people will likely say it a little differently with one "l" (Colin Powell)

I really doubt this. Colin Firth (actor), Colin Farrell (actor), and Colin Montgomerie (golfer) all use the "regular" pronunciation. Colin with 2 "L"s is a variant spelling from the correct Irish spelling of Colin. And the grammar and spelling geek in me just can't get on board with changing the spelling of a name for no reason

But as I always say with name posts - your kid, your name, not really any of my business. Just an alternative perspective!

Well everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

SunMoon&Stars · March 2011

LJR 84:
I definitely prefer Reid...love it!

Me too. It was my late FIL's name and will be LO's MN if it turns out to be a boy.

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