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Zachary or Joshua

32 replies

Mj10 · 08/12/2019 08:53

Hi all.
Really interested in your opinions on the 2 names. The little guy is 5 days old and we are struggling to settle on the name. We like both but we wonder if zachary is a bit naff and if joshua is a bit 90s. Our surname begins with J so Joshua J does have a ring. Boys names are so hard and such an important decision. Be interested to know your views on which one is more favourable. Thanks!

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cptartapp · 08/12/2019 09:02

Zachary.

PreschoolYes · 08/12/2019 09:02

Out of the two I'd go for Joshua, but to be honest neither are to my taste.

I do know a 18 month old Joshua, I didn't think oh that's really dated when I first heard it.

Grufallosfriends · 08/12/2019 09:02

Both feel a little 'dated' imo. But if I had to choose then Zachary (but I dislike Zack).

Leopardprintboots · 08/12/2019 09:02

I know a little boy called Joshua/Josh. It doesn’t sound 90s to me plus the name is still in the top 20 names so that really doesn’t make sense to me to say it’s dated. It’s holding steady because everyone still loves it!

Batmanandrobin123 · 08/12/2019 09:01

I personally prefer Zachary, but both names are nice, I don't think Joshua is 90's it is still a very popular name (number 17 in the charts)
Do you prefer Zac or Josh? As they will most likely both get shortened at some stage. I personally prefer Zac.

Leopardprintboots · 08/12/2019 09:00

I love Joshua or Josh. A classic really lovely name! I love JJ initial - go got jt

daisypond · 08/12/2019 09:00

They’re both very ‘90s to me. The ones I know are in their mid to late 20s. I think they are dated, and neither are classic enough for it not to matter. If I had to pick, I’d go for Zachary.