Reuben and Gabriel?

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user1490016445 · 22/04/2018 13:27

Considering Reuben and Gabriel for twins but wondering if the nicknames would be too similar - Rubey and Gabey? Would also love to hear girls' names in a similar style!

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bionicnemonic · 22/04/2018 14:14

This has to be the first time on MN that I’ve loved both names!

FetchMeMyLatte · 22/04/2018 14:12

Only know Gabriel's being shortened to 'Gabe'
Reuben's I know of are either 'Roo' or 'Ben'
I don't like either name BUT they match nicely and are really good twin names. They're in the same category name-wise when I think about them (maybe why I dislike them) so go well together IMO :)

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/04/2018 13:53

I'd go with Roo and Gabe for nns. I don't think a boy would appreciate being called Rubey.
Ideas for girls
Gabrielle and Rosabelle
Florence and Lilibelle
Matilda and Evelyn
Dorothy and Beatrix

WisestIsShe · 22/04/2018 13:48

I know a Reuben who is rube, or rubey do , or sometimes scooby! I used to know a Gabriel who was Gabe or G on the odd times his name was shortened.
Reuben and Gabriel are lovely together.

MinisWin · 22/04/2018 13:47

Agree I’ve never heard Reuben shortened. Though if anything I think it might be more likely to shorten to ‘Roo’ rather than Rubey? The little Gabriel I know is ‘G’ or his full name.

TatianaLarina · 22/04/2018 13:43

Gabe and Jake or Zach would be cool.

TatianaLarina · 22/04/2018 13:43

Really don’t like Rueben.

What about Raphael or Rory? Or Jacob, Joshua, Jude, Zachary, Noah

northbynorthwesty · 22/04/2018 13:30

Really like these names .Not sure if Reuben would be shortened to Ruby. Never heard it shortened at all to be honest.

Gabrielle for a girl? Obviously

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