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Quick Poll - Jake or Rhys!

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joebloggs76 · 06/09/2016 14:00

Thanks for taking the time to read this. As a quick poll what would you choose - Jake or Rhys?

We both like Jake but worry is is popular especially as Jacob can be shortened to it. Rhys on the other hand is not so popular but I worry about issues with selling.

Kind regards,

Joebloggs

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Oysterbabe · 13/09/2016 15:41

I prefer Jake. I like Rhys though and would always spell it this way.

Rosaaa · 12/09/2016 17:31

I like them both but vote for Rhys

KoalaDownUnder · 09/09/2016 15:49

Jake

Really don't like the sound of Rhys.

mynachos · 07/09/2016 18:33

jake. never any doubt what i would call my first born boy....... loved the name since watching sixteen candles. do wish it wasnt so popular tho......Sad

miniHovis · 07/09/2016 18:33

Rhys! I have one with the same spelling and have never had a problem

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 07/09/2016 18:31

Jake.

RedLarvaYellowLarva · 07/09/2016 18:30

Jake

0pti0na1 · 07/09/2016 18:27

Jake (although even better if it's short for Jacob).

MrsGsnow18 · 07/09/2016 18:00

Rhys
(It's my preferred spelling too)

WaitroseCoffeeCostaCup · 06/09/2016 20:26

Rhys

HettyB · 06/09/2016 20:25

Rhys by a country mile

ClockMakerSue · 06/09/2016 19:33

Rhys. Love it!

DirtySpring · 06/09/2016 17:13

When I was at school, there was a Rhys in my year. In year 7, I was handing out the books. There was Rhys on it. I had no idea what the name said Grin so I left it on the side. Rhys looks at me and goes "do you not know my name" and I was like "yeah, Reece..." (As that's how I thought it was spelt) and he goes "so why didn't you give me my book!?" I was a little Hmm and then realised Rhys, was said as Reece. Maybe most people aren't as stupid as me Grin

LeaveMyWingsBehindMe · 06/09/2016 17:13

Jake. I hate the name Rhys however it's spelt. I've known three Rhyses and they've all been pretty unpleasant so it carries negative connotations to me, apart from the fact that I just don't like the way it sounds.

I think it's far more Chavvy than Jake as well. The Jakes I've known have had clever/posh/arty parents. The same can't be said of the Rhys parents, to put it mildly.

DirtySpring · 06/09/2016 17:13

When I was at school, there was a Rhys in my year. In year 7, I was handing out the books. There was Rhys on it. I had no idea what the name said Grin so I left it on the side. Rhys looks at me and goes "do you not know my name" and I was like "yeah, Reece..." (As that's how I thought it was spelt) and he goes "so why didn't you give me my book!?" I was a little Hmm and then realised Rhys, was said as Reece. Maybe most people aren't as stupid as me Grin

Bamaluz · 06/09/2016 17:09

Rhys

winterinmadeira · 06/09/2016 17:04

Rhys. But I'm Welsh and so may be a little biased

WaitrosePigeon · 06/09/2016 17:04

Rhys, never Reece.

Sophronia · 06/09/2016 17:03

Rhys

monkeygone · 06/09/2016 16:27

If it helps, I've never seen it spelt Reece.

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joebloggs76 · 06/09/2016 16:26

Thanks for your responses I make that 9-3 to Rhys. Although as one response has said they have only ever seen it spelt Reece that more or less confirms my fears Confused

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 06/09/2016 16:10

Jake

DramaAlpaca · 06/09/2016 16:05

Rhys

Pipilangstrumpf · 06/09/2016 15:08

If I had to choose, then Rhys.

NoncommittalToSparkleMotion · 06/09/2016 15:03

Jake- chavviness be damned!