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Reuben or Jude for Elodie's brother?

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Chocolateporridge · 16/11/2014 23:09

I thought I'd settled on Jude, but ds is due a week tomorrow and I'm having last minute doubts Confused

Dh and I both like Jude too, I'm just a bit worried he'll get called Judy at school Smile

What do you think sounds best?

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squoosh · 28/11/2014 10:48

Congrats on your new arrival!

YouAreBoring · 28/11/2014 10:43

That's a lovely name. To be fair you couldn't go wrong with either name.

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Chocolateporridge · 28/11/2014 08:57

Well my ds was baby no name for two days but finally we went for Reuben Jude, as he just doesn't look like a Jude. Have had lots of lovely responses from friends to his name so I think it's a good choice.

Thanks for all your help.

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LuluBrush · 23/11/2014 20:55

How exciting. Smile. Hope everything goes brilliantly and that little Rueben/Jude/Random other name has a wonderful birthday. Wink

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Chocolateporridge · 23/11/2014 19:57

I have my c section tomorrow and I'm swinging more towards Jude but still not decided Confused

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Chocolateporridge · 19/11/2014 22:32

Well it seems to be pretty much a 50/50 split!

Thanks very much, you've been no help whatsoever Grin

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petitdonkey · 18/11/2014 14:24

I like both names but the only Reuben I know is always called Ruby or Rubes and the only Jude I know is only ever called Jude. (both lovely boys)

LouMum14 · 18/11/2014 14:23

Jude is lovely and goes well with Elodie, which I love also. There is a Jude in my daughter's school and he doesn't get called Judy. Smile

tammytoby · 18/11/2014 14:21

I prefer Reuben.

But if you love Jude, then go for it and definately don't worry about it being shortened to Judy - it would actually make it longer! Also, Reuben could just as likely end up as Ruby!

Guin1 · 18/11/2014 14:20

Much prefer Jude.

hatsybatsy · 18/11/2014 13:41

Reuben

Just prefer it.

WhereHas1999DissappearedToo · 18/11/2014 10:28

I like both but prefer Jude.

Glastokitty · 18/11/2014 09:52

My 13 year old Jude has never been called Judy except by me and my husband when we are annoying him.

CormoranStrike · 17/11/2014 21:49

Reuben

Marcipex · 17/11/2014 07:48

I know a Jude called Judy throughout secondary. (Sorry, I know it isn't what you want to hear.)

LardyDa · 17/11/2014 07:48

I like both. Smile I wouldn't worry which one goes best with Elodie, you should just choose the name you prefer.

Squirm · 17/11/2014 07:42

Reuben is weak and twee. And very on trend right now.

Jude is way better.

GotToBeInItToWinIt · 17/11/2014 06:51

Love Jude, Reuben is meh

LadyHamiltonsPussy · 17/11/2014 06:46

Plus the middle aged women thing Grin

LadyHamiltonsPussy · 17/11/2014 06:45

I know siblings called Reuben and Elodie. Jude doesn't go as nicely with Elodie imo.

LizzieMint · 17/11/2014 06:43

I know lots of Judes and they are all middle-aged women so I'd go for Reuben on that basis!

Glastokitty · 17/11/2014 06:41

Jude I may be biased

johendy · 17/11/2014 06:36

I love Jude. Not keen on Reuben, never have been. Not sure why..

squoosh · 17/11/2014 02:35

I love Jude. Reuben doesn't do much for me although seems to have become hugely popular in the last 18 months or so.

VainVulva · 17/11/2014 01:29

Detest Reuben, its just a name I seem to irrationally hate. On the other hand I just adore Jude!

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