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What type of name is Reuben?

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Tuschinski · 06/12/2010 13:02

As in would you consider it chavvy/posh/nerdy/trendy etc based on people you know with the name?

I don't know as it's not popular where I live, I don't know any, of any age.

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mylifewithstrangers · 06/12/2010 22:22

I'm with spidookly, what do you reckon the pronunciation of Tycho Brahe is?

Being a space-nut it was always on my secret dream list for a boy's name. But I was seriously put off after hearing the supposed 'correct' pronunciation.

ShoppingDays · 06/12/2010 22:17

It's just a normal name. I think of it as a Biblical name. It's more fashionable now but is also traditional.

Icoulddoitbetter · 06/12/2010 21:47

I've always thought of it as a Jewish name too. I only know one who is a few months old. I really like it and suggested it (I'm athiest, DH is Catholic BTW) but DH didn't like it, I think he thought it was poncey! we ended up with a different Old Testament name Smile

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lilly13 · 06/12/2010 21:37

I know a few Rubens in the US, and they are all from Latin America, so to me it is a Latino name. Definitely not posh. Hip in some areas - maybe, epending on where you live... Nothing wrong with it, but if you have an Anglo-Saxon last name and no hispanic root, I'd say a bizzarre combo...

KenDoddsDadsDogEatsTinsel · 06/12/2010 19:22

It's definitely not a posh name where I live. It's the new Lucas.

Rudolphsnose · 06/12/2010 18:54

Although it does seem to be getting more popular, something we tried to avoid after the DD2 name debacle Hmm

Rudolphsnose · 06/12/2010 18:52

It's the most perfect baby boy name on the planet, ever Wink

discobeaver · 06/12/2010 18:44

I know a girl called Rueben.

I also think of the film 'Reuben Reuben' with Tom Conti, I think. And a big dog. And a dentist.

ValiumSingleton · 06/12/2010 17:19

It's not a Jewish name. It's equally an old testament name. Are all the Bens out there Jewish?

ValiumSingleton · 06/12/2010 17:17

I really like it. Some bible names like Elija and Noah are a bit too much for me, but Reuben seems a bit more grounded imo. It won't date to the same extent.

nickytwotimes · 06/12/2010 15:37

posh, for this area anyway

lovely name

Rhubarbgarden · 06/12/2010 15:36

I would expect the family to be very religious.

Rhubarbgarden · 06/12/2010 15:34

I would expect the family to be very religious.

ThwopGoesTheMooncup · 06/12/2010 15:00

I love it. I don't think of it as particularly 'Jewish', but just a biblical Hebrew name. I like a lot of them- Aaron, Joseph, Rachel, Rebecca, Leah...

I reckon it's middle class sort of name. I don't think chavvy at all.

spidookly · 06/12/2010 14:57

What is the correct pronunciation for Tycho Brahe?

There seem to be at least 3 accepted pronunciations.

BikeRunSki · 06/12/2010 14:54

Timeless and classless imo; also name of amazing ex bf. Phrooar. Sorry. Blush.

KangarooCaught · 06/12/2010 14:48

Jewish friends wouldn't use it

Edmundo · 06/12/2010 14:39

The Theos I know have siblings Jayden and Kai, and to me, Noah's very much a Josh type name. Nice names but most certainly not posh!

swanker · 06/12/2010 14:35

but 'Tycho' made me laugh!

I always remember Paxo mispronouncing Tycho Brahe on university challenge...

swanker · 06/12/2010 14:34

To me it's a very Jewish name... I am always a bit Confused when I hear children called Reuben who are not jewish heritage... though not sure why when I think about it- there are a lot of Adams, Noahs, Joshuas around, all Old Testament names too.

Runoutofideas · 06/12/2010 14:29

Reuben's siblings would be Theo, Noah and Violet or Juliet, maybe Rufus. The mother shops at Waitrose.

To me it is not chavvy, but is of the moment and may date.

LadyViper · 06/12/2010 13:56

I think that Reuben lives in a rural area.

Reuben is either lives on a farm and wears outdoor gear or in a very tastefully decorated countryside manor and wears Boden.

ConstanceFelicity · 06/12/2010 13:56

Chavvy if you're not Jewish.

Celery · 06/12/2010 13:54

I went to school with a Reuben ( I'm 35 ), I know a 10 year old Reuben, and my 4 month old nephew is called Reuben. All from very different walks of life. Possibly my nephew is named this from a slightly chavvy perspective (SIL's influence, miaaoow!)