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Roman or Reuben

37 replies

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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Sportsnight · 19/01/2018 07:47

I don’t associate Roman with a child rapist. I can’t even think who you mean.

I think like a pp it helps if you have a Russian or East European connectionto carry off Roman.

I love the name Reuben though.

upshltcreek · 19/01/2018 07:43

Reuben.

Friedgreen · 19/01/2018 07:16

Don’t like either.

If eastern european:
Marcus?
Nico?
Jacob/jakub?
Sasha / Sacha?

SellFridges · 19/01/2018 07:10

I like both. We have a Reuben, chosen over Roman as his sisters name is similar.

AuntieStella · 19/01/2018 06:48

I would go for Roman if you have any Eastern European connections (it's a common name there) and Reuben otherwise (Biblical names work across traditions, though OT ones in lesser use sometimes lead to an assumption of Judaism)

SuperBeagle · 19/01/2018 06:41

Reuben.

I like Roman too, but I think it's a more difficult name to pull off.

ChocolateCrunch · 19/01/2018 06:39

Reuben

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 19/01/2018 05:16

Roman

LMC84 · 19/01/2018 05:12

My son is Reuben
Good strong name

Mol1628 · 19/01/2018 05:01

Rueben. Or Rowan.

MrsTerryPratchett · 19/01/2018 04:56

Reuben or Ruben.

Never never never Roman. It's a lovely Polish name with a lovely city as well but it is mostly associated with a pedophile child rapist.

Auldspinster · 19/01/2018 04:56

My little nephew is called Reuben, it suits him!