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Can we name our son Noah? :(

62 replies

BlackSnow0210 · 27/10/2016 17:46

Noah is my favourite name (has been for years) and DH's!

Our surname is a profession (I suppose?) so it sounds like "know a..." :(

The thing is, both names are rarely said together!

Should we go for the name we love?

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CauliflowerSqueeze · 28/10/2016 09:16

Noah Sailor is fine. Really cool name. There are nautical references in both names. He won't be bullied - it's not like you're calling him Hairy Balls or something.

Aliveinwanderland · 28/10/2016 09:12

We've just named DS Elliot and other names we liked were Miles, Milo and Theo.

MotherDuckSaid · 28/10/2016 09:07

I think Noah sailor sounds really kool! Besides when was th last time someone said ur full name ? 😊

stonygreysoil · 28/10/2016 08:37

but Elliot sounds nice.

Was going to suggest Jonah.... but no..

stonygreysoil · 28/10/2016 08:35

sorry Noah S_ is a welcome mat for bullies

metaphoricus · 27/10/2016 19:43

Elliott Noah Sailor. Sneak it in

That could be even worse.

metaphoricus · 27/10/2016 19:42

It's very disappointing not to be able to use a name you love. We had to pass over one of my favourite girls' name because it was too close to DH's surname. (Think Lindsey Lindsay, Frances Francis, or similar). However, the child is going to have it for life - so it had to be sacrificed. A dear old friend of mine eventually married a man with the same surname as her Christian name, but as she was in her mid thirties she thought it amusing and had the option of not using it. (She did use it though!)
Unfortunately Noah Sailor might, to some, have some naughty connotations. (I have a penchant for stating the bleeding obvious)

ineedamoreadultieradult · 27/10/2016 19:33

Elliot Noah Sailor sounds fab

ButterBeanSoup · 27/10/2016 19:32

I think it's kinda awesome! Better than something bland.

Ellieboolou27 · 27/10/2016 19:32

Was about to agree to Noah until you mentioned your surname, I defiantly think you should avoid, Elliot is nicer anyway

NoahVale · 27/10/2016 19:31

Elijah?

peaceloveandbiscuits · 27/10/2016 19:31

Elliott Noah Sailor. Sneak it in Wink

DoYouRememberJustinBobby · 27/10/2016 19:30

Elliot is LOVELY.
How about in the same vein - Elijah, Seth, Adam, Issac, Joel, Reuben?

Pancakeflipper · 27/10/2016 19:30

I like Elliot Sailor

NoahVale · 27/10/2016 19:30

oh Sad Noah the Sailor, honestly I still think it would be fine

Notverylucky · 27/10/2016 19:29

Elliot's lovely too.

NoahVale · 27/10/2016 19:28

absolutely fine.

LucyFuckingPevensie · 27/10/2016 19:27

Elliot is lovely.

LucyFuckingPevensie · 27/10/2016 19:27

Sorry op, I wouldn't either.
Fwiw we couldn't use my ultimate favourite name as ds initials would have been BO. I much prefer the name we actually used now and am a bit meh about my old favourite.

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BlackSnow0210 · 27/10/2016 18:17

Some lovely suggestions, so I thank you! But our second favourite name is Elliot...

Elliot Sailor Confused thoughts?

I'm so sad about Noah :(

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EsmesBees · 27/10/2016 18:08

Another don't think so I'm afraid. How about Ezra or Luca if you like names ending in 'a'?

SnipSnipMrBurgess · 27/10/2016 18:04

What about ethan? Nathan?

Notverylucky · 27/10/2016 18:01

It's a lovely name; but not with that surname. There's only one thing for it: you'll have to divorce him! Wink

dailymailarecunts · 27/10/2016 18:00

Any of these any good instead?

Can we name our son Noah? :(
GinIsIn · 27/10/2016 17:56

Sorry OP but I think it's one nautical reference too far!