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Another Son For Boris.

(66 Posts)
Calendargirl Tue 11-Jul-23 17:41:47

Frank Alfred Odysseus Johnson, born on 5th July.

Guess which name was chosen by Boris?

I realise this may be of little interest to many, but there seems so much misery in the News…..

Bella23 Wed 12-Jul-23 11:56:40

Frank is short for Francis so maybe she is hoping for a bit of compassion like St Francis of Assisi.
Good luck to her and her children.
I can see what Fanny is getting at with the similarities to Frank Spencer."Whoo Carrie'.

Cossy Wed 12-Jul-23 12:16:25

Babies are gorgeous and innocent. Cannot share the majority of excitement shown here, I wish none of Boris’ children ill however who knows how long this wife will last and judging by his previous wife having many children doesn’t guarantee longevity of marriage - sorry ! I detest the odious, lying, bumbling ex PM !

Amalegra Wed 12-Jul-23 12:18:50

There was an article in the Telegraph today which raises concerns about how many more couples are choosing to have fewer or no children and the ramifications this will have on the ability of the country in the future to have an adequate working population. Funding of public services, pensions etc is dependant on taxes and NI contributions being raised to a sufficient level. Perhaps we should be worrying more about the economy and encouraging a stable workforce!

Callistemon21 Wed 12-Jul-23 12:22:06

That is an argument forcthe short-term but, in the long-term, a decrease in world population would benefit the planet.

Babsbada Wed 12-Jul-23 12:22:39

I wonder if he'll decide to stop at seven?

red1 Wed 12-Jul-23 12:24:22

blessed baby, but the father role model?

GrammarGrandma Wed 12-Jul-23 12:25:54

babsbada There are already eight he admits to.

Zoe65 Wed 12-Jul-23 12:28:52

Would prefer it to frank !

PamQS Wed 12-Jul-23 12:38:12

Carrie looks very happy, I can’t grudge her that, although her husband’s fecundity is a poor example for all the parents being told to stop at 2 kids and not to have children they can’t afford!

I am quite jealous of Carrie’s pregnancies - she seems to put no weight on at all for the two months we know about her pregnancy! I suppose some people are like that.

undines Wed 12-Jul-23 12:56:23

I wish mum and baby well - who wouldn't. End of.

Jillypops Wed 12-Jul-23 12:58:47

well at least one member of the family will be frank...

JenniferEccles Wed 12-Jul-23 13:03:05

Lovely pictures in today’s Mail.
He looks a good weight.

pascal30 Wed 12-Jul-23 13:22:30

Jillypops

well at least one member of the family will be frank...

Exactly why I said weird name for Boris to give him!!

CaroleAnne Wed 12-Jul-23 13:22:47

Always nice to hear of a new birth. Good luck to the family with their new addition Frank.

nanna8 Wed 12-Jul-23 13:26:05

Those old names seem to be coming back. Our latest great grandson is Frederick,to be known as Freddie. He was born a couple of months ago

Romola Wed 12-Jul-23 13:45:28

No interest, no comment
(Why did I bother to open this thread?)

FannyCornforth Wed 12-Jul-23 13:55:46

nanna8

Those old names seem to be coming back. Our latest great grandson is Frederick,to be known as Freddie. He was born a couple of months ago

Freddie has been around for a while here, I know a couple of Freddiesin their early 20s.
It’s my dad’s name, so I’ve got a vested interest
I always said that if I had twin boys I’d call them Freddie and Spike

Fae1 Wed 12-Jul-23 14:06:15

😂 ..and spent ages trying to return home to claim his rightful place as king ! Chip off the old block perhaps - time will tell.

Jaberwok Wed 12-Jul-23 14:16:24

The baby's name is Frank Alfred Odysseus, (No, it's not short for Francis,) to be known as Frankie. A new baby is always a joy, so best of luck to this one, his siblings and parents.

Primrose53 Wed 12-Jul-23 15:53:53

Frankie has been quite a trendy name for the past 5 or 6 years actually. There are quite a few locally.

I thought the photos of Carrie and baby were beautiful and I particularly liked the one of Wilfred gently adjusting the new baby’s blanket.

Ramblingrose22 Wed 12-Jul-23 16:15:37

Boris has just been doing what he does best - 8 children and counting.....
Lying comes second as he came a- cropper with that at last.

Missiseff Wed 12-Jul-23 17:06:03

Born a week ago yet announced on the day Boris should've handed his phone over but didn't. Distraction tactics much.

Oreo Wed 12-Jul-23 17:19:11

PamQS

Carrie looks very happy, I can’t grudge her that, although her husband’s fecundity is a poor example for all the parents being told to stop at 2 kids and not to have children they can’t afford!

I am quite jealous of Carrie’s pregnancies - she seems to put no weight on at all for the two months we know about her pregnancy! I suppose some people are like that.

And she looks lovely just after the birth as well.I looked a real old mess for weeks afterwards😬

Eloethan Wed 12-Jul-23 18:20:31

Hope he turns out to be more decent and honourable than his father.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 12-Jul-23 18:23:56

Eloethan

Hope he turns out to be more decent and honourable than his father.

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