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Torn with 2 names

25 replies

lananzack · 16/01/2017 15:05

Zachary (Zach) or Elijah?

Or are they both just shit? (If so in your opinion, give me another suggestion).
I've had my head set on Zachary ever since I knew he was a boy, but the more I think of the name the more I doubt it, and Elijah was a close runner up when I was thinking about names.

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 16/01/2017 15:06

Zachary

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MarmiteDoesYouGood · 16/01/2017 15:09

Love Elijah. Zachary... meh it's okay.

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BeeMyBaby · 16/01/2017 15:15

I think Elijah is nicer

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Choccyhobnob · 16/01/2017 15:53

Biased as I have a Zachary and we get nothing but compliments on it. But Elijah is on the list for next time!

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WankersHacksandThieves · 16/01/2017 16:25

Neither are particularly my taste but I think Elijah is softer sounding.

If you are going off Zachary, what about Ezekiel (Zeke) which is similar but less used?

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TDmoocher · 16/01/2017 16:25

I prefer Zachary but I don't dislike Elijah

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Sophronia · 16/01/2017 16:29

I much prefer Zachary

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Jooni · 16/01/2017 17:13

I love Zachary. Not too keen on Elijah, but I really like Elias.

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 16/01/2017 17:31

Zachary.

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babyblabber · 16/01/2017 17:47

I know brothers Elijah and Zach! And think Elton john's kids have the same names.

Personally I prefer Zach to Elijah but find Zachary a bit of a mouthful.

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veryexcitingtimes · 16/01/2017 19:20

I love Elijah but second Ezekial! Zachary is also a lovely name. I don't think you'll regret whichever you choose.

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AllTheLight · 16/01/2017 19:24

I prefer Zachary

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soundsystem · 16/01/2017 19:30

I prefer Elijah. I like Zachary but don't like Zach. I was in a hospital waiting room recently with two very new babies, one called Zachary and the other called Zachariah!

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DramaAlpaca · 16/01/2017 19:39

I'd choose Zachary

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MollyHuaCha · 16/01/2017 19:42

Zachary - really lovely name. Go for it!

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Nonameyet1 · 16/01/2017 20:01

Elijah

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Error404usernamenotfound · 16/01/2017 20:04

I vote for Elijah. Do you have a DP? What's their view?

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Muddlingalongalone · 16/01/2017 20:08

I would choose Elijah but that's because I really don't like Zachary (no particular reason just personal preference).
It was ExH's 1St choice boys name so I was unbelievably relieved when a good friend used it.
I like Ezekial - Zeke. Only ever heard in on mn and it's super cute

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Barnes79 · 16/01/2017 20:08

Go with your original instinct - I think you're just second guessing yourself as the time approaches for it to be finalised. Grin

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notagiraffe · 16/01/2017 20:09

I really love both of them, but I prefer Zachary.

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notagiraffe · 16/01/2017 20:10

And Ezekiel - great name.

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chipsnmayo · 16/01/2017 21:13

I much prefer Elijah.

Zachary is nice as well though.

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Sophpau · 17/01/2017 21:19

Zachary Is nicer on the ear

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Raines100 · 17/01/2017 21:31

Zachary. Elijah sounds feminine to my ear, and the association with the little hobbit doesn't help matters.

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littlemissM92 · 17/01/2017 21:36

Elijah x

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