James or Samuel?

[zazie7]

I'm 32 weeks with baby number 1, we don't know gender but have finally settled on a girl's name. For a boy we are torn between these two, which would you pick and why?

[melibu84]

James. Mainly cos I just don't like the name Samuel. Sorry!

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

James

[Loyly]

James (also because I don't like Samuel)

[imsorryiasked]

Samuel cos I don't like James
Depends on surname / initials, also if you like "Sam" or "J" as they will get shortened. (The James that I know is often called Jim-Jam)

[Tanfastic]

I'd have to say Samuel....but then I am slightly biased

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

James.

[insancerre]

Samuel
Because I have one
Though he does get Sam all the time

[AttilaTheMeerkat]

James

[LadyMonicaBaddingham]

James (biased). Ours is generally known as JD (also using middle initial)

[Chinlo]

Samuel. James is traditional in a boring way whereas Samuel is traditional in a cool way.

[Ohdofuckoffplease]

Samuel is lovely. I do like James, but know so many it's put me off a little.

[CEOD]

I love them both - sorry , not helpful Iknow!

[celebrityskin]

James Samuel?

[ColourfulOrangex]

My cousin is called Samuel James, I prefer James though but could be because I'm not keen on my cousin

[Garthmarenghi]

Both fabulous names.

[Sophronia]

Love both.

[DramaAlpaca]

James, because it's my favourite name for a boy.

[MissTakesOurMaid]

James. Favourite boy's name.

[Soozikinzi]

Love both but I do have a son called Samuel Aaron Matthew so his initials are Sam xx

[Myfanwyprice]

Samuel 100%!

[MotherDuckSaid]

Samuel 💙

[CPtart]

James. Classier IMO. And Samuel will get Sam.