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Is Joseph a bit dull/boring?

56 replies

Rosie2boys · 08/09/2018 18:15

Hi, we had sort of decided on Joseph for our DS due in next few weeks. We don’t mind if it gets shortened to Joe as like that too! However, I’m now having some second thoughts, a friend said she thought it was a bit dull and there are lots of Josephs/Joes. I do know quite a few older men with the name but few children. There are none in my other DS’s class or our wider circle of friends. We do like Oliver and Tom too but they’re very popular around our area. Would be interested in your honest opinions before we choose. Is Joseph a bit ‘meh’?

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MagicFajita · 08/09/2018 18:19

It's a beautiful , classic name.

Pollyeon · 08/09/2018 18:18

I love it!! I love it so much that even if half of all boys were called Joseph, I'd still name my son that

Aintgottimetobleed · 08/09/2018 18:18

It's a good, solid name.

DollyDayScream · 08/09/2018 18:17

I think it's a wonderful name for a baby, for a boy and for a man.

Simple and strong, it will never date or be considered "common".

Disfordarkchocolate · 08/09/2018 18:17

It's lovely, classic not dull.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 08/09/2018 18:16

I love Joseph/Joe.