Active discussions

Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Final list of three names for a boy. Help!

103 replies

Greenhouseonthehill · 03/04/2018 16:20

I posted about this a few weeks back, my choice was between Sebastian and Jasper, with my DH having rejected Gabriel. Anyway now he’s decided he likes Gabriel meaning I’m trying to choose between those three and I’m pretty split to be honest.
I got a fair few comments about the names being wet; those sort of comments not a problem, just choose your favourite (least hated) and why if you know!

Sebastian
Jasper
Gabriel.

Thanks.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
IVflytrap · 03/04/2018 18:00

Jasper is my favourite - I like the sound and the meaning. One of the rare male gemstone names. It's strong, "different" but not so much so that it's unfamiliar.

Gabriel is my second favourite.

I've been put off the name Sebastian after being subjected to a condescending posh git with the name. Don't know any kids called Sebastian in my area. Or Jasper or Gabriel, for that matter.

Yogagirl123 · 03/04/2018 17:57

I like all of them OP! No help, am I!

Viviennemary · 03/04/2018 17:55

Not very keen on any of them I'm afraid. Sebastian is probably the best choice I'd say.

ChocolateCrunch · 03/04/2018 17:53

Jasper, by a mile

Gabriel makes me think of an angel and also don't like Gabe as a nn. Sebastian is OK in full, but not keen on Seb or Sebby.

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 03/04/2018 17:50

I like them all, I would choose Jasper.
If it matters to you I know of 5 Sebastians born so far this year.

BettyBooper · 03/04/2018 17:49

In this order:
Sebastian - the Never Ending Story
Gabriel - Supernatural
Jasper - Name of a posh hound

AnyaMoondial · 03/04/2018 17:47

Gabriel is my favourite. The full name sounds a little mysterious and the nn Gabe is very cool. And it makes me feel Christmassy!

PinkCrystal · 03/04/2018 17:45

Jasper is the best!

TroubledLichen · 03/04/2018 17:08

I actually like all three but to rank in order of preference: Gabriel, Sebastian, Jasper.

Sebastian is pretty popular though, not that that’s a bad thing but just in case you’re bothered by that. For instance I know a 5 year old Sebastian who is one of 3 in his reception class!

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 03/04/2018 17:01

Gabriel.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/04/2018 16:59

Sebastian.

eggcellent · 03/04/2018 16:50

Sebastian for sure, works for all ages and Seb is such a cute nickname.

Arapaima · 03/04/2018 16:47

I really like Sebastian.

Lobsterquadrille2 · 03/04/2018 16:45

I love Jasper and only know one, who is four.

BackforGood · 03/04/2018 16:44

Not really my taste at all, but, as you said in your OP, we can say our 'least hated' Grin , then I'd choose Jasper out of those 3.

DearMrDilkington · 03/04/2018 16:42

I really like Jasper.

LastNightsMakeUp · 03/04/2018 16:33

@Greenhouseonthehill yes I haven't met any either and spend my life at baby/toddler groups

DoAsYouWouldBeMumBy · 03/04/2018 16:30

Gabriel for me, but I also like Sebastian. I have a lovely friend who goes by Sev. Jasper is ok, and I know a very cute little boy called it, but it makes me think of the Cornish word for wasp. I hate wasps!

GetAwayFromHer · 03/04/2018 16:29

When I think of Gabriel I think strong. Gabriel Oak

The other two do sound wet to me

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 03/04/2018 16:29

Sebastian

GetAwayFromHer · 03/04/2018 16:28

Gabriel by a long chalk

Sebastian is OK

I really dislike Jasper - posh, labrador. Sorry

Fieau · 03/04/2018 16:27

I like jasper the best. It feels a bit more unusual without being strange.

Just remember to check how they sound with the surname/potential issues with initials Grin

northside · 03/04/2018 16:27

Love Seb, so one more vote for Sebastian over here!

GinIsIn · 03/04/2018 16:26

LOVE jasper

Lilonetwo · 03/04/2018 16:26

For me it's a tie between Sebastian and Jasper.
Sebastian has become quite popular in recent years (but not at all overly popular).

I don't like Gabriel at all. Its a little trying hard to be 'out there'

Swipe left for the next trending thread