Opinions on the name Joel

[Schnitzel]

Hi all,

Just wondered what your first impressions were of the boy's name Joel. I think it's a cool name for a baby, boy or man - but wondering whether it's a bit too....well.... boring?!

Would love to hear what you think.

Thanks.
Schnitzel.

[kimlouiseb]

I love it. It's my son's middle name.

[twolittlemonkeys]

like it

[AmazingBouncingFerret]

I like it.
Didnt go with our surname very well so wasnt a contender for us

[liliputlady]

It's really lovely and not used too often.

[PollyTechnique]

Definitely not boring.

Classy, IMO.

[shallishanti]

I think it's fine
not boring, not unusual, just fine

[LetThereBeRock]

Love it.

[usualsuspect]

I love it

[maclover135]

It's my nephew's name and we all love it. He is the only one we've met too - (DH and I both teachers) so pretty unusual.

[Wolfblass]

Oooh i love it

writes it down as a contender for another bump

Already have a Master G and a Miss G and was thinking of J names to round them off nicely!

[ChippingIn]

Joel is a good strong name.

[mopsyflopsy]

I like Joel!

[Schnitzel]

Thanks for your feedback ladies! I am now even more encouraged to choose it.

[birdofthenorth]

Love it. Classic but not over-used. Avoid if you already have a Billy though!!

[wiggyworm]

i love it, its cute and cool at the same time, go for it

[sweetnitanitro]

I love it, it's on my list.

[bellissima]

I know two gay American Joels. Both very lovely but a coincidence in that they are the only Joels I know.

[lisata]

We chose Joel as a name for my son. I have been really happy with it - there are not too many of them about. It also works well in French and Spanish. Its a good length. I think most people think its quite a cool name. Truth is actually its the kid that makes the name anyway (-:

[gagamama]

Like it. The only Joel I've ever known was achingly cool.

[ChickenInABasket]

Very cool name, I like it very much.

[Jamieandhismagictorch]

Like it. Not boring. Good for a boy and an adult.