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Abraham or Solomon

37 replies

tummytickler · 30/10/2010 09:10

Which do you prefer?
These are dh's top names for a boy at the moment, I like them both, one better than the other. He hates my favourites, so at the moment these are our only options.

Other ds have OT names (AMos and Eli), dd's do not have OT names.

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WestYorkshirePudding · 03/11/2010 15:03

Love Abraham :)

I had this on my lists for DS2 but OH wasn't keen. I like Solomon too although it doesn't sound as good in neighbouring Barnsley where I've heard people shout "come here our Sol" which doesn't sound good at all :o

lanismum · 03/11/2010 14:03

Ilove all your names (I have an Eli) and Sol is on my list for the next one, Jared too) I think out of the 2 I prefer Solomon

Hedwig3 · 03/11/2010 13:47

Like both but Solomon would mean there is no initial-sharing as you already have an Amos.

Great names.

telsa · 03/11/2010 13:29

Solomon is lovely - but it's your judgement (ho ho)

JamaicaGeisha · 03/11/2010 07:48

Solomon

tammytoby · 01/11/2010 17:08

I love Mordecai and Solomon.

yummymummie1 · 01/11/2010 11:19

LOVE SOLOMON

Fourleaf · 31/10/2010 08:53

Solomon is great.

hester · 31/10/2010 00:49

I love all your names!

Mitchymum · 31/10/2010 00:14

Oh yeah, so they were lol.

Mordecai and Gideon it is then! :)

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tummytickler · 31/10/2010 00:11

I love Mordecai - with the nn Morrie and trying to get dh to come around to it (and Shem - they are my top names!)
Also like Gideon - dh does not like it.
No to Adam, Saul and we know a Caleb.
Can't have Seth with Amos as my Dad says they were pals in Emmerdale Farm!

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Mitchymum · 31/10/2010 00:04

Eek, that should have read Mordechai

Mitchymum · 31/10/2010 00:03

Just been reminded of Mordecahi, which is great too.

Are you definitely keen on a biblical name?

How about Adam, Caleb, Gideon, Saul or Seth?

NothereisnobodylurkingbehindU · 31/10/2010 00:02

Phineas? (there is a nice one as well as the better known nasty one)

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tummytickler · 30/10/2010 23:59

dh has a 'Jo' name, so they are out (too confusing!)
Jacob is just too popular, and i have an irrational dislike for Daniel (I am being awkward now ).
Shame, as I love Josiah, but far to similar to dh's name.

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Mitchymum · 30/10/2010 23:53

Jonah is lovely, as is Josiah. And not forgetting Jacob.

NothereisnobodylurkingbehindU · 30/10/2010 23:50

Solomon.

Or Daniel - that's a great name. Also Jonah.

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tummytickler · 30/10/2010 23:47

Mitchymum - I love Moses, but cannot use it as it is too similar to Amos.
Cannot use Reuben - maternal grandfathers name - he died in WW2 - grandmothers 'new' (of over 50 years!) husband would be pretty upset!
Not keen on Malachy.
Thanks though!

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Horton · 30/10/2010 22:08

Solomon is a fantastic name. Was on my shortlist but I had a girl! Amos and Eli are also great, btw. What a lovely set of names.

poppydaisy · 30/10/2010 21:55

I like Abraham and Moses.

Mitchymum · 30/10/2010 21:03

Moses, Reuben, Malachy, are all nice, but unusual biblical names.

littleElif · 30/10/2010 20:55

Solomon!

sophiesmummie · 30/10/2010 15:12

Both are nice, but I think Abraham has the edge. Does one go better with your surname?

rachel1970 · 30/10/2010 14:44

Abraham also works better in other languages.

rachel1970 · 30/10/2010 14:43

I really like both, but prefer Abraham. Lovely, solid name.

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