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Jonathan?

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mochachocochino · 26/05/2018 22:07

My DH and I are really struggling to agree on a name for our baby due in a couple of weeks. We don't know if it's a girl or boy, however we are pretty much sorted for a girls name and have narrowed it down to two.

However the only option DH likes for a boy (and we've been through lots!!!) is Jonathan. I can't get him to consider anything else 😐

Its not a name that jumped out at me but as he's vetoed almost everything else I just wanted to put the feelers out and see what sort of opinions were out there and any associations to be aware of? I guess I'm worried that it doesn't strike me as a baby name...

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Joeybee · 26/05/2018 22:13

My first thought is that it's a little dated sounding.
However it's a good, strong name. I don't think someone could draw assumptions about a child/person based off this name.
People would naturally shorten it to John, so you'd have to be okay with that nickname.
This is a name I'd probably quite like if it wasn't my brothers name!
Oh and btw It could also be spelt Johnathan.

Maverick66 · 26/05/2018 22:13

Ds is called Jonathan.
Personally I love it but most people in authority ie teachers etc spell it Jonathon Hmm
His friends all call him Jonny.
His dad calls him Jonty

Joeybee · 26/05/2018 22:15

Ooh I like Jonty as a nickname

BuffyFan · 26/05/2018 22:16

My brother and my BiL are both Jonathans. My brother goes by ( and has always gone by) his middle name, but not because he doesn't like the name. Might this be an option for you as a compromise? Jonathan something?

mochachocochino · 26/05/2018 22:21

Thanks for the quick replies... 👍🏻

I'm fine with it being shortened to Jon, John or Jonty (didn't think of that one) so that would be ok. Thanks for flagging the different spellings though that hadn't crossed my mind.

We're thinking of using Andrew as a middle name which is really growing on me, but as it's a close family name it could get confusing to use as a first name.

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MaybeBabey · 26/05/2018 22:24

Jonathan Andrew is great imo.

(I also like Andreas Jonathan, btw.)

I hope you find a name you both like. Good luck! :)

mochachocochino · 26/05/2018 22:26

Thanks @MaybeBabey Smile

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MrsCD67 · 26/05/2018 22:27

I'm not keen- sorry!
I do really love John though

ILikeMyChickenFried · 26/05/2018 22:27

Jonathan Andrew is a fantastic, strong name for a little boy.

I think I'd called him Jonny as a baby.

Pancakeflipper · 26/05/2018 22:28

I like it a lot. I also like Jonny (regardless of the condom thing).

Tobesoconfused · 26/05/2018 22:29

Andrew is min of my children's names, he is called this after my partners cousin who died young. I think that's a lovely navbut then I would Smile

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 26/05/2018 22:54

Love Jonathan, great choice !

StylishDuck · 26/05/2018 22:57

I have a friend with a DS called Jonathan. I wasn't keen on the name at first but he's a sweet wee boy so it's grown on me. They call him Jono as a NN.

ellalouise90 · 26/05/2018 22:57

Personally not a fan , 50 year old man is the first thing that comes to my head sorry🙈🙈

Donotbequotingmeinbold · 26/05/2018 23:02

One of my very favourites!

Tawdrylocalbrouhaha · 26/05/2018 23:02

God, I haven't met a baby Jonathan....ever! I love it!

Tawdrylocalbrouhaha · 26/05/2018 23:03

I would probably use Jonjon as a pet name when he's little, then Probably Johnny later.

didsomeonesaybunny · 26/05/2018 23:04

I love this name and would consider naming my DC if I were having a boy.

BackforGood · 26/05/2018 23:05

I love it.
What a nice change, on MN to have a really nice name suggested Grin

DramaAlpaca · 26/05/2018 23:09

The only ones I know are in their 20s or their 50s. It's a lovely name, definitely due a revival, as is Andrew.

Please don't spell it Johnathan though, that's just plain wrong & looks like the parents liked the name but didn't have a clue how to spell it. Jonathon is an acceptable alternative spelling but Jonathan is the nicest version.

Sophronia · 26/05/2018 23:22

I love it. Jonathan Andrew is great.

Maverick66 · 26/05/2018 23:24

I would just add (in a totally non biased way Wink) my son Jonathan is now 20 and the light of all our lives.

He was my third dc and by far the most placid gentle child ever.
He has grown to a strapping 6ft of loveliness popular with his peers and employers.

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JumpingFrogs · 26/05/2018 23:31

I know a Jonathan who is called Jonah for short

BB2018 · 27/05/2018 09:08

Great name! Might add to my own shortlist - hadn’t thought of it!

badgerhead · 27/05/2018 09:14

My son in law is a Johnathan which is shortened to Johni. I like Andrew as the middle name.

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