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Nicholas or Joseph?

45 replies

DJ1990 · 17/10/2020 15:24

To go with brother Alexander and sisters Lydia and Iris. I lean towards Nicholas as it’s a bit more uncommon now, and Nick seems a bit cooler than Joe. But am still interested to gather other opinions. The middle name will be Mark, cheers

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DramaAlpaca · 17/10/2020 21:54

I love both, but I'd go for Nicholas.

sofakingawesome · 17/10/2020 21:49

My 10 month old is Nicholas, took me a while to love it as much as I do, always get comments about how lovely it is and there aren't many around, his nickname has turned into Noodles somehow but I'm not mad keen on Nick yet... luckily my 4 year old corrects people who call him nick with nothing Nick... baby Nicholas' Grin

SpeedofaSloth · 17/10/2020 21:43

Joseph, nn Joe.

MikeUniformMike · 17/10/2020 21:42

I like both but would choose Nicholas. I know many nice male Nicks.

finallychangedmyusername · 17/10/2020 19:31

Tough choice, I love both! I'll vote Nicholas though as it's slightly less popular (I think).

Lemonsyellow · 17/10/2020 18:18

Nicholas by quite a way. I like Joseph but it’s a different style to your other DC names.

Soozikinzii · 17/10/2020 17:12

O have an Alexander and a Joseph I think their Both lovely names and they seem to like them ! They are 28 and 31 by the way . They are good names as children and as adults which I think is important. Hope all goes well whatever you decide!

mintich · 17/10/2020 17:03

Nicholas by a long way!

Mammyloveswine · 17/10/2020 17:02

I like both!

I also like Peter!

Kanaloa · 17/10/2020 16:58

Both are lovely and go nicely with Alexander, Lydia & Iris. All such nice names. I think I would pick Nicholas just because it’s a bit more unusual.

Peachbubble · 17/10/2020 16:54

Prefer Joseph

ArtieFufkinPolymerRecords · 17/10/2020 16:52

@Quercus3

Joseph. Never known a nice Nick!
I've known loads!
sunflowers246 · 17/10/2020 16:50

Nicholas

I dislike Joe/Jo.

JoanApple · 17/10/2020 16:32

Joseph

Quercus3 · 17/10/2020 16:32

Joseph. Never known a nice Nick!

nc1962 · 17/10/2020 16:18

Joseph

elfran · 17/10/2020 16:18

I prefer Nicholas but would use Nico for a nn. Both are lovely names though!

myhobbyisouting · 17/10/2020 16:18

Joseph every day of the week

Lolaloveslemonade · 17/10/2020 16:06

Joseph ❤️

EarlGreyJenny · 17/10/2020 15:59

Joseph gets my vote. Not mad keen on Nicholas or Nick. Your other names are all lovely choices!