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Colin vs Calvin

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We (I think) have narrowed our boy names down to either Colin or Calvin. Calvin is less common, which I like, but sometimes I think it sounds kind of dorky. DH likes Calvin better.

Our third choice is Soren. I also like Owen and Logan (apparently I really like names that end with "n"), but they are too popular. Thoughts on all of this???

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    BrittRN+BrittRN+ member
    I really like both Calvin and Colin. I don't consider Calvin dorky at all, but I do like Colin just a bit better.
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    caramia582caramia582 member
    I really like the name Colin. I also like Owen and Logan more than Calvin... I guess it just reminds me too much of Calvin & Hobbes- I can't picture an adult with that name.
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    strawberrytreestrawberrytree member
    I love Colin. I would avoid Soren unless you live in Scandinavia or have extremely strong Scandinavian heritage- I would totally side-eye the parents of a little Soren who was of, say, Italian heritage. 

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    runrinserepeatrunrinserepeat member
    I love Calvin. It was on our short list for boy names before we found out we were having a girl. And yes, we definitely would have made sure he had a stuffed tiger.
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    Indynurse12Indynurse12
    Calvin makes me think of Calvin & Hobbes - which I dearly love, but don't think I could name my kid that : ) I'd go with Colin, although I also love Logan and Owen is growing on me. Good luck deciding!
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    LuckyMissusLuckyMissus member
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    I love Colin. I would avoid Soren unless you live in Scandinavia or have extremely strong Scandinavian heritage- I would totally side-eye the parents of a little Soren who was of, say, Italian heritage. 
    Took the words out of my mouth.  But, I do love it nonetheless!!  Othwerwise, I think Calvin is awesome! 

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    piper09piper09 member
    I love Calvin!
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    LoganswifeLoganswife member
    I prefer Colin.
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    HeavenisaplaceHeavenisaplace member
    I really like Colin.
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    hollymichelehollymichele
    I like Colin or Owen.
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    llizzybllizzyb member
    I like Calvin. I'm a teacher, and have taught many Logans and Colins. Haven't had an Owen yet, but I have a couple of friends naming their son that.
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    WiFeY 4 LiFeYWiFeY 4 LiFeY member
    I like Colin better the Calvin.. I also really like Owen and Logan
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    I really like Colin.  When I think of Calvin, I think of Calvin Coolidge or Cavlin and Hobbs.  My second choice would be Logan.
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    FrecklesInsideFrecklesInside member
    I wouldn't be concerned about these associations - they are really minor and kind of silly. Once the name is attached to your baby, he'll own it. I like Calvin. Go for it!
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    All I can think of is Calvin and Hobbs cartoons.  I prefer Collin, with 2 L's pronounced Col-lin not Co-lon....

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    I love Calvin! Super cute and refreshing, grows up well and has a great nickname. A definite winner.

    Colin and Owen are nice, but kinda boring since I hear them a lot. Soren is cool, but seems super Scandinavian (which is great if this is your background). I hate Logan.

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    CiderWenchCiderWench member
    I really like Colin but would choose Calvin because it is less popular. I'm tired of Owen and Logan. Soren is not my style.
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    LOVE Calvin!  It's my number 1 choice for a boy.  Sadly DH isn't a fan.

    Colin makes me think colon, I'm not really a fan. 

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    alohamoraalohamora member
    I really like Calvin, Colin, and Soren.  I would probably vote for Colin first, then Soren, then Calvin. 
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    Keeks14Keeks14
    Colin was the name we chose for a boy!
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    I really like both Calvin and Colin. I don't consider Calvin dorky at all, but I do like Colin just a bit better.

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    JaysonandKristinJaysonandKristin member
    Calvin is one of the best names EVER.  DS2 was going to be Calvin, but DH won the name war!! :)
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    McGillicuddy13McGillicuddy13 member
    Huge fan of Calvin, nn Cal. Go for it!

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    moonfaeriemoonfaerie member
    Strongly prefer Colin over Calvin. Also like Soren, Owen, and Logan.

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    I love Soren!
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    jsillyfunjsillyfun member
    Both are good, but I like Colin better.
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    kellyfromcalikellyfromcali
    Calvin is our boy name if we ever have one :) It is my grandfather's name. I love it!
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    I like Colin significantly more than I like Calvin. Calvin is NMS - Cal isn't a bad NN but for Callum maybe.
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