Thoughts on Matthew ?

[Oneflewsouth]

We are expecting a baby boy in June. I love the name Matthew with either James or George as a middle name. Recently I seen a thread on here with names teachers dread . What do you think when you hear the name Matthew ?

[IVflytrap]

I think it's fine. It doesn't have any particularly strong connotations to me. I think because it used to be such a popular name, you would get boys of all personalities called Matthew. I know a particularly lovely one in his 30s, if that helps?

[toolazytobakeacake]

One of my favourites. Always makes me picture someone strong and reliable, but not boring.

[dancinghen]

I used to teach and never dreaded having a Matthew in my class. They were always fairly nice boys. Reasonably bright and popular. It's a sturdy name.

[user1498549192]

I love Matthew! I think Matthew George sounds perfect

[YerAuntFanny]

I like it, I would avoid it if you're not a fan of popular names though! There are 3 under 5 in DD's nursery and we have 1 friend in the same age range too so it's popular here atleast.

[prettybird]

I think it is a lovely name but I might be biased

Afaik, there is only one Matthew in ds' classes. Two Matthews in his rugby team. And this is in Scotland, where it is apparently more common.

Are you ok with the shortenings? Matt - or even Matty. Although the Matthew I know hates being called either (unless it is his aunt, who is allowed to call him Matty )

[YerAuntFanny]

Prettybird maybe it's regional, I'm in Scotland too and definitely know 4 under 5... We're NE though.

[steppemum]

I love the name. Might be biased though as it is the name of my lovely cousin.

Interesting that people say it is popular, I haven't come across any small matthews. I know a smattering across the ages, but didn't realise it was back in

[itssomewherearoundhere]

I love it., especially Matthew George. I work at a prep school although I'm not a teacher. There is only one Matthew, he is a delightful boy with the face of an angel .A look which is not that common among our year 7 boys !

I am in the southeast , he is the only little Matthew I know..

[MammieBear]

Matthew is lovely, good choice! George or James a good middle I'd personally go with George. Good luck

[pilates]

Very nice 👍

[Annabelle4]

Great name

[AutumnGlitterBall]

I have one! Most folk know how to spell it, no issues with pronunciation and he’s the only little one I know (central Scotland). Lots of adult ones in my circle at the moment who all think he’s named after them! I think as long as you accept he’ll be called Matt by his pals, it’ll be fine.

[SleepingStandingUp]

Its a good, solid name and I know none under well probably adulthood. There was none in my kids at youth club so now teens nd none that I know of at my toddlers age. Whilst William in variations has been really (oddly) popular.
I know an Ian and a Neil of preschool age too

[Oneflewsouth]

Thank you all for the comments., what a lovely bunch you are !
I am in Surrey and I haven't met any little Matthews. I am definitely leaning towards Matthew George, hopefully he will still look like a little angel when he is in year 7 !

[SingingSands]

Oh yes, a lovely name. I know two lovely boys with that name - a 13 Yr old Matthew, an 8 year old Matthew and an extremely handsome black Labrador called Matthew

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

Fabulous name !

[lardass88]

My db( 37) is called Matthew. I work in child care and haven't come across any children called it tho. Know a few adults but not children. It's a nice name :)

[RoryAndLogan]

Personally I think all three are very bland.

[MakeItStopNeville]

Ive never met a Matt I didn’t like. Love Matthew.

[DramaAlpaca]

I love it.

[Foxedme]

I really like it. There is only one Matthew in our school and so I definitely don’t think it’s popular

[JadziaSnax]

Great name. I am biased though.

[userabcname]

I like it. Not that popular in my area but the one Matthew I have taught was a lovely boy.

[Evelynismycatsformerspyname]

I like it - I'd have said it was a bit of a dad name though (as in lots of 30-50 year old Matthews, bit like calling your DD Claire or Sarah). Evidently not relevant in Scotland if it's a currently popular name.