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Roman or Reuben

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Bobbypin05 · 19/01/2018 04:32

I have a little boy called Lucas and we're looking for a boys name for his baby brother. We are finding it hard to agree a name we both like. We are currently torn between Reuben or Roman?
What do you think? Or if there are any other names you think would go well with Lucas we're open to suggestions.
Thank you for your help.

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brackenmoor · 19/01/2018 21:53

Neither sorry. Confused

Argeles · 19/01/2018 21:51

Roman. I have never liked the name Reuben.

DiegoMadonna · 19/01/2018 21:45

Reuben

strawberrypenguin · 19/01/2018 21:22

Reuben

PinkFlamingo888 · 19/01/2018 21:20

I know a Romain (French so not actually pronounced Roman but has lived here so long that’s it’s anglicised to be pronounced that way) and I love the name. Other than Adolf, I don’t think we can allow ourselves to be put off of names because if one baddie in history with the same name otherwise there’d be no Freds, Harrys, Roses etc etc

strangerhoesagain · 19/01/2018 20:33

Both dire

DavidPuddy · 19/01/2018 20:31

How about Matthias instead of Matteo?

Seekingmiracles · 19/01/2018 20:28

My DH is dead set on Roman. I like it, don't love it. I fear it's one of those names that could become a bit chavvy.
Not sure I like Reuben though so out of your choices I'd go for Roman

LemonysSnicket · 19/01/2018 19:03

A Reuben is a sandwich ...

user1459464195 · 19/01/2018 18:11

I like both bur prefer Reuben for its nickname potentials (Roo, Ben, Benny etc)

TatianaLarina · 19/01/2018 14:49

Roman’s a great name. I’d never let an arsehole put me off a good name.

Don’t like Reuben.

Dustbunny1900 · 19/01/2018 14:22

My sons name is Roman..fuck Roman Polanski. I won’t have that piece of filth ruining a perfectly good strong name. By that measure I’m sure every male name in history had been “ruined” at some point.

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 19/01/2018 14:15

The child rapist is Roman Polanski, (once famous for making films, now famous for being a sex offender). I don’t think of him especially, when I hear the name though.

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Bobbypin05 · 19/01/2018 14:10

Thank you for your comments. We don't have any Eastern European connection but our surname is very Spanish. I hadn't heard of Roman the child rapist so don't have that association with the name.
We wanted something that would work with our surname that didn't sound too foreign, although I like the name Matteo DH think its to Spanish sounding.

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DiddlySquatter · 19/01/2018 12:55

Reuben

DiddlySquatter · 19/01/2018 12:55

My BF has a dog called Rueben, so I can never think of it as a human name. For that reason I would go with Roman, I think of Roman Kemp when I hear it, as probably will most younger people.

Lucylululu · 19/01/2018 11:35

Reuben! I also love Rudy!

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 19/01/2018 11:10

I like Roman. There’s a little Roman at DC’s nursery, so the Polanski association has dwindled for me somewhat.

I think Reuben is nice too, but quite popular I think.

MiniMaxi · 19/01/2018 10:58

Oh for goodness sake! Sorry for spamming! My app is playing silly buggers.

MiniMaxi · 19/01/2018 10:57

Oh don't know what happened there sorry. I was going to say I like both and also Rohan as an alternative.

MiniMaxi · 19/01/2018 10:57

I like both btw. Marginal preference for Reuben I think. Oh and if you're looking for alternatives, how about Rohan?

MiniMaxi · 19/01/2018 10:54

I think PP is talking about Roman Polanski?
Bit of a niche reference, I wouldn't worry about it.

AnyaMoondial · 19/01/2018 08:55

Reuben. Rowan as someone else suggested is also lovely.

Mrsknackered · 19/01/2018 07:49

I like Reuben too but have known of a few little ones recently and the spelling variations would annoy me

Mrsknackered · 19/01/2018 07:49

Roman. Love it

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