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Original poster

Our oldest son doesn't want us to name our 2nd son after their dad..

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isitseptemberyet · 30/08/2016 20:48

Would Really appreciate some help.

Due no.5 very soon, i would like to name him Samuel after his father, but our eldest son is adamant that he Doesn't want that..
Could anyone suggest names Like Samuel ?!
Thank you :)

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QueenLizIII · 30/08/2016 21:04

Saul.

Biblical and just an M and an E removed from Samuel to make Saul too.

Bless your DS!

babyblabber · 30/08/2016 21:03

Ah bless, that is so sweet, the poor little fellow! What about asking him for some help picking the name and that could help ease the blow and bond him with his new brother?

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 30/08/2016 21:00

Could you use Samuel as a middle name for the new baby instead?

Daniel
Jacob
Joseph
Matthew

These names have a similar feel to them

annandale · 30/08/2016 20:59

Jacob
Noah
Joel
Daniel

EllaHen · 30/08/2016 20:58

David

MelanieCheeks · 30/08/2016 20:58

I've always thought that children named after parents can get confusing. Can you make Samuel a second or middle name?

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isitseptemberyet · 30/08/2016 20:56

Our eldest son is ten, we arent estranged , we went on to have three girls after our first son, so we've always referred to him as our 'only special boy'! He's Very close to his dad, and has felt a bit anxious about us loving another boy. He doesnt want the new baby to be called Sam/ Samuel after his dad as tht may make the baby more special than him (he's a sensitive soul)!
The other name we like is Hugo, but i dont Love it. We like biblical (although we arent religious) , solid, old fashioned names, maybe a bit more leaning to the 'posh side' !
Any help would be so appreciated :)

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Thelastusername · 30/08/2016 20:54

Samson?

ImperialBlether · 30/08/2016 20:50

Is your eldest son estranged from his father?

Do you like short names or longer names? Traditional or new?

Mausageandsash · 30/08/2016 20:49

Just Sam?