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Which boys name?

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123Dancewithme · 13/03/2020 21:02

Here’s our list for DS2, a brother for Samuel. Which would you choose?

George
Alexander
Arthur
Jack
William
Jonathan
Matthew
James
Zachary
Max

Any other suggestions? Thanks

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CathyTre · 21/03/2020 22:49

I have a Samuel, siblings are Leo and Felix - Leo’s middle name is Alexander so I’d go for that from your list as it was nearly his first name.

s3tut0y3r · 21/03/2020 19:49

Zachary then they have the same number of syllables so go together

FizzyGreenWater · 16/03/2020 13:27

Definitely Jonathan! It's so underused, sounds really interesting now, and you have the brilliant options of Jonny, Jon, or the v cute Jonty.

The others are all ok but most are more well-used classics so not as interesting. Jack, Max, Zach definitely overused.

MikeUniformMike · 14/03/2020 19:26

Not RTFT. I really like Samuel (and Samson).
George - yes
Alexander - yes but know lots of them
Arthur - it's ok
Jack - know so many
William - it's ok
Jonathan - I like it and John(n)y
Matthew - yes
James - my favourite
Zachary - currently overpopular
Max - yes.

The one I initially thought of was Daniel, but it isn't on your list. I would choose Max or Jonathan (Jonny/Jonty).

pilates · 14/03/2020 19:25

You have great taste in names.
They are all very nice but would go with Jack.
Joseph?

Quizeerascal · 14/03/2020 18:28

All great names,

George- lovely name, goes well with Samuel but v popular if that bothers you
Alexander- as above but also has some great nn options Xander, Aly etc
Arthur- lovely name
Jack- great but v popular
William- as above
Jonathan- nice name but perhaps a little dated, love the nn Jonny though
Matthew- again a little dated perhaps
James- lovely, goes well with Samuel
Zachary- nice but perhaps not as classic as the others
Max- ditto

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 14/03/2020 17:57

Matthew or James from your list. Daniel, as suggested by a PP, too.

What about Christopher?

finallychangedmyusername · 14/03/2020 17:52

Ooh, Samuel is one of my top boys names (sadly DH didn't agree). Angry Grin

From your choices my votes would go to Jonathan, Matthew or Zachary. All well-known but not currently VERY popular names. Possibly Zachary as my favourite at a push. Grin

Although none of your choices are bad!

Other suggestions:
Oscar, Isaac, Joshua, Timothy, Reuben, Peter, Nathaniel, Ethan, Jonah.

Flymetothestars · 14/03/2020 12:40

You have a great list!

Flymetothestars · 14/03/2020 12:40

Love Arthur x

Isthistrueor · 14/03/2020 08:52

Arthur is great.

Astronica · 13/03/2020 23:50

All good names but I like William and Jonathan best (and love idea of Jack for Jonathan short form).

Whatsyourflava · 13/03/2020 23:32

Arthur top choice

Other ones I love: George, James and Max

everly · 13/03/2020 22:37

Zachary or William

DoctorBambino · 13/03/2020 22:16

Zachary

Chocolatecake12 · 13/03/2020 21:19

Alexander or Benjamin

Historyofeverything1 · 13/03/2020 21:17

George, Jack and William were all on my shortlist so are my favourites.
Also like Archie and Henry.

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123Dancewithme · 13/03/2020 21:15

Yes, we shorten it to Sam and would shorten Alexander to Alex.

I like Benjamin, Edward and Luke from the other suggestions so far. Thomas is great too but is another relative’s name.

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RickOShay · 13/03/2020 21:15

Alexander or Zachary.
Lovely names.

17caterpillars1mouse · 13/03/2020 21:15

Jonathan - a classic but not as overused as some on your list

I also have a soft spot for Jack and Zachary too and I like Alexander but not keen on Alex, I prefer Zander or Alec

helpmum2003 · 13/03/2020 21:14

I like all of your names. Favourites William, Samuel, George. Least favourites Max, Zachary. Would use Jack as nn i think for Jonathan.

InArrears · 13/03/2020 21:14

Do you shorten them?

Sam and Alex has a nice rhythm to it.

BikeRunSki · 13/03/2020 21:13

Of your list, William and Jonathan

Standrewsschool · 13/03/2020 21:12

i know several Samuels. Their siblings are:
Alexander
William
Edward
Luke
Joshua
Robert

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123Dancewithme · 13/03/2020 21:12

Thanks! I do like Daniel but already have a family member with the name.

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