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If Noah wasn't popular, would you like it?

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AlliesMyName · 20/06/2017 23:47

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 22/06/2017 21:17

Weak sounding maybe because it ends in -a as do mostly girls names?

Why are girl names automatically considered weaker than boys' please? Or have I misread?

HoratioNightboy · 22/06/2017 21:01

I've always really liked it, and its popularity is something I wouldn't even notice. However I wouldn't use it myself as there are lots of names I like more.

Alisvolatpropiis · 22/06/2017 20:44

I do really like it but as pp upthreas posted, it's how annoying children in Wales tend to say "no". If I didn't live in Wales it would be on my list.

grufallosfriend · 21/06/2017 22:58

Weak sounding maybe because it ends in -a as do mostly girls names?

UsernameInvalid66 · 21/06/2017 21:56

I don't like it much, popular or not, but I don't see how people think it is "weak" - I've always thought of it as rather abrupt and spiky sounding!

vincentaroony · 21/06/2017 18:51

I'm not keen on the sound of Noah. It's not a very 'strong' name somehow. I don't actively dislike it though, it's pretty inoffensive! Why do you ask?

grufallosfriend · 21/06/2017 18:47

No, I dislike the sound.

It sounds like a whiny No

RockinHippy · 21/06/2017 18:39

No,

Huffletuff · 21/06/2017 18:38

No. In Wales its how annoying children say no.

Wolfiefan · 21/06/2017 18:35

No.
The only one I know actually had his name shortened to "No" by family. Wouldn't call my child that! Grin

CaoNiMartacus · 21/06/2017 18:33

I'm not a fan. It puts me in mind of someone yelling out before they're hurt - "No! Arghhhhhhh...."

Decaffstilltastesweird · 21/06/2017 18:26

Yes, I think it's lovely.

gunsandbanjos · 21/06/2017 18:09

I'm really not a fan either, regardless of popularity. It's just a bit weak.

Pickerel · 21/06/2017 16:19

It's not a name I'm fond of personally. Not sure why!

AncientOva · 21/06/2017 16:18

I really love it, I think it sounds gentle. I know a couple of lovely toddler Noahs as well, which makes me like it even more.

Couldn't see myself ever using it myself as I'm a confirmed atheist.

WarwickAlice · 21/06/2017 12:56

The name is not to my taste, but my husband likes it. Thankfully, I have a cat called Noah (not my choice; he came with the name!) so the name is off limits for our children!!

NataliaOsipova · 21/06/2017 12:50

I really, really don't like it. Sounds a bit US Bible Belt. It's become very popular very quickly. I first heard it 5 years ago and, to be honest, I had to stop myself from sniggering when I did. Now I've come across loads of them! That's just me, though...

Susiethetortoiseshellcat · 21/06/2017 12:45

Yes I love it. I taught a teenager Noah a few years back when it wasn't so popular and thought I might use it but wouldn't now as I know several babies called it.

2014newme · 21/06/2017 12:43

No never liked it

haveacupoftea · 21/06/2017 12:42

Like SuperBeagle I find it just too Biblical. Luke and Matthew are Biblical but Noah is on a par with Moses or Jesus in terms of Biblical..ness.

CrownOfPrawns · 21/06/2017 12:35

All N names suffer badly when people have colds, too Grin

BlondeGinger · 21/06/2017 11:37

I've never liked it even before it was so popular. It just isn't a nice name to me. Completely irrationally hate it!

caprifun · 21/06/2017 11:22

I think it's a lovely name.

hawkmcqueen · 21/06/2017 11:19

There are lots and lots of them here but I have never liked it, to me it is wishy washy and weak. A bit wet really.

needtokeepstrong · 21/06/2017 10:00

I've never been keen - probably because it's one of those words I find hard to pronounce for some reason
Think there's hundreds of better choices tbh but ultimately it's up to you OP, as long as you love it then go for it

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