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Joshua

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TallGiraffes · 11/02/2015 16:04

I love the name Joshua, and despite its apparent popularity elsewhere in the country I don't think we know any others where we live. DH is less sure though.

So what middle names would you put with Joshua if I persuade him or what else might I like in a similar vein?

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bubalou · 16/02/2015 13:08

I love Joshua too - also Joseph.

Both can be shortened nicely.

Joshua James
Joshua George
Joshua Lucas
Joshua Harrison
Joshua Jacob
Joshua Joseph
Joshua Hugo
Joshua Daniel
Joshua Samuel

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youbethemummylion · 14/02/2015 08:50

I would never give a child a name one parent wasn't keen on. I also think Joshua is a wishy washy sounding name dont know why. How about Jonathan, James, Jared or Benjamin, Henry or Frederick.

D0nnaO · 14/02/2015 08:44

I like it but it's not "different" enough IMO but that's just me Smile

if you like it, go for it! (that's once you've brought DH round)

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TallGiraffes · 13/02/2015 16:53

King thistle - oh no! My sister is a teacher and always says her list of absolute no names grows every year, didn't think Joshua might be on there!

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Arriettyborrower · 12/02/2015 23:22

Joshua Luke?

SarahB1083 · 12/02/2015 23:08

Love Joshua! Joshua James is beautiful x

IHeartKingThistle · 11/02/2015 23:41

I've taught about a million and can only think of one I liked. Does that help? Wink

That said, I don't think it's as popular as it was, and it does have a nice sound to it.

reuset · 11/02/2015 23:00

Henry or Samuel sprang to mind first as alternatives to Joshua.

rockinrobintweet · 11/02/2015 22:07

do you particular like 'J' names?

Jacob?
Jasper?
Jethro?

Ideas for Joshua's middle name:
Joshua Piers
Joshua Alexander

evamummy · 11/02/2015 16:08

I'd choose a name both you AND your DH loves! But think any middle name would go well, perhaps a family name?

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