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hildajenniJ Wed 30-Sept-15 20:06:05

A house near me is called "Orl Wors". (All ours) the owners are Geordies! Our old house was called West House, not very original, but it was at the west end of the village.

rosesarered Wed 30-Sept-15 19:33:03

Near the sea and roses? Hmmn, name it after me?grin
Was your DH a Marine? you could call it Mariners (have seen this house name in Devon.) Rosemarine? That's sea and roses in one fell swoop.
Seashells, Shorelea. Is the house a colour, white? Whitewalls etc.

granjura Wed 30-Sept-15 18:48:05

Is there anything special you can see from the house perhaps? Or any beautiful flowers in the garden? Or something based on your favourite location when in the forces?

Our old house was called 'Threeways' - our friends used to laugh and say we were not very imaginative - lol ;)

One thing I truly hate, not for individual houses, but estates, new developments- is the awful idea of naming it or the street after what was totally destroyed to build it 'The orchards' (gone!) 'Badgers' Hill' (gone!), 'Foxholes' (gone!)...etc! In very poor taste ihmo.

kittylester Wed 30-Sept-15 18:32:31

Unity then for the Mitford and for you two!

Antjexix Wed 30-Sept-15 18:29:53

Street name is Mitford Road,we have roses in the front garden...maybe something to do with them...

ninathenana Wed 30-Sept-15 18:23:40

My friend's husband was an avid self builder. I think he built every house they lived in.
They were always given a name which was a play on her name. Lindisfarne and Lindishaven are two I remember. Personally I think Dunroamin is awful grin
Tying it into the name of the street/road is a good idea. Could you tell us just that line of the address ?

shysal Wed 30-Sept-15 18:14:51

Another common one is 'LLamedos' (read it backwards)
Is there anything which would suit the road name, or perhaps something in Yorkshire dialect like Eehbygum? I have seen 'Panyan' on Picklers Hill for example. I think it needs to be a talking point rather than a boring name.
Do let us know your choice. Enjoy the fruits of your labour, you must be proud of yourselves.

Antjexix Wed 30-Sept-15 17:12:11

I've seen that name online and quite liked it,husband wasn't convinced though(smile)

Ana Wed 30-Sept-15 17:04:11

'Dunroamin'? Sorry, couldn't resist - I'm sure you'll have some more sensible suggestions soon...wink

Antjexix Wed 30-Sept-15 17:01:32

My husband and I have bought a lovely semi ex council house and have put a lot of work into it sprucing it up. Just had new windows and doors fitted and now thinking about naming it. We have moved around quite a lot as we are ex forces and finally feel settled. Not sure what name to choose . With it being ex council it feels like choosing a name is a bit fur coat and no knickers. It's a very quiet road in a Yorkshire village about a mile from the sea. Any ideas anybody? I'm new to this by the way,looking forward to some suggestions.??