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Reuben or Malachi?

36 replies

Snowflake15 · 25/05/2015 17:39

We still have a little while until we meet our boy but we are pretty much down to these two names. I know we might just make up our minds when we see him but just wanted a quick show of hands on these two namesSmile thanks!

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TidyDancer · 25/05/2015 19:29

Really not keen on Malachi. It's quite clunky to my ears! Reuben is much nicer.

SoupDragon · 25/05/2015 19:27

I prefer Malachi too. Mostly because it is not as popular as Reuban right now.

Koalafications · 25/05/2015 19:18

I like both but I think I would go with Reuben.

Snowflake15 · 25/05/2015 19:17

Thanks all... Had been unsure whether Malachi was too 'Out there', but hearing you all choose it has made me realise I definitely prefer it to Reuben! And I want something unusual not too popularGrin can't wait for him to come now

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SoonToBeSix · 25/05/2015 19:17

Malachi, much nicer.

MaraThonbar · 25/05/2015 19:15

Reuben is getting very popular. Go for Malachi if that bothers you.

soundsystem · 25/05/2015 18:49

Malachi. Reuben makes me think of the sandwich (possibly because I skipped lunch!)

WishUponAStar88 · 25/05/2015 18:30

Against the grain but I much prefer Reuben - really not keen on Malachi.

sweetpeame · 25/05/2015 18:28

I like both actually but would probably go with Malachi.

LeoandBoosmum · 25/05/2015 18:18

Malachi, no question. Really dislike Reuben, doesn't sound nice at all to me.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 25/05/2015 17:44

Malachi without contest Ruebens are everywhere. It's a horrible name but it's also popular name and obviously popular for a reason .
Malachi is beautiful though. It makes me think of Malachi Mcourt from Angela's ashes