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Toby or Joel

30 replies

ManInYourClothes · 02/05/2017 08:43

Getting baby registered this morning eek! Which name to go for? We like both equally so happy to go with either.

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Justmadeperfectflapjacks · 02/05/2017 08:45

Joel is lovely.

I know a dog and a horse called Toby!!

MadisonAvenue · 02/05/2017 08:48

Joel.

RedStripeIassie · 02/05/2017 08:48

Joel

jenniuol · 02/05/2017 08:48

Joel.

FluffyBathTowel · 02/05/2017 08:51

I never really liked the name Joel but then I met a baby Joel recently and thought it was a fab name for him! I like Toby too but it's much more popular - depends if that bothers you or not.

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ManInYourClothes · 02/05/2017 08:56

Tbh I do prefer Joel but sometimes have a hard time saying it and I over pronounce the L.. hopefully this will rectify over time. Didn't know Toby was getting popular that does bother me slighty thanks. Looking most likely he'll be little Joel.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 02/05/2017 08:57

Joel. It's lovely but uncommon now whereas Toby's are 10 a penny and I dislike it. Also many people know dogs called Toby

Joel is handsome in an understated way

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ManInYourClothes · 02/05/2017 09:01

Had no idea Toby was that popular now glad I made this post thanks. Ok definatly going with Joel :)

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MollyHuaCha · 02/05/2017 09:10

Joel is lovely

BadToTheBone · 02/05/2017 09:11

I know a secondary school Joel and he's popular and cool, nice name.

mum2be2boys · 02/05/2017 09:20

Love the name Joel :-)

Mrsknackered · 02/05/2017 09:25

Joel.
Pronounced with a 'j' or a 'y'? Either way, Joel.

alltouchedout · 02/05/2017 09:27

Joel. it's lovely, I wish dh had liked it.

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ManInYourClothes · 02/05/2017 09:39

Joel pronounced with a J :)
Outside the registry office now bit nervous don't know why!

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JustMystified · 02/05/2017 09:44

I really like Toby. Both are nice, but I prefer Toby.

Susiethetortoiseshellcat · 02/05/2017 13:01

Did you go with Joel? I love that name. Also scope for cute nicknames like Joey and Jojo.

Sophronia · 02/05/2017 16:00

Definitely Joel.

TakeASipOfDancingJuice · 02/05/2017 16:03

DD3 would have been Joel if she was a boy, I love it.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 02/05/2017 16:05

Toby.

Like Joe but I think the L spoils it.

maitaimojito · 02/05/2017 16:10

I love Joel. It seems a strong name to me in comparison with Toby.

Justmadeperfectflapjacks · 02/05/2017 16:16

Who is your ds then op??

BridgetDarcy · 05/05/2017 00:38

My DH is Joel. Lovely man & lovely name.

BridgetDarcy · 05/05/2017 00:39

(If he wasn't, it would be on my baby name shortlist.)

Rockaby · 05/05/2017 12:56

I prefer Toby, but like both.

harderandharder2breathe · 05/05/2017 13:22

Joel