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DS 2 weeks old and still no name - HELP!

37 replies

16lily · 10/07/2021 18:43

I had my ds2 about 2 weeks ago and still can’t decide on a name. I thought we had a good strong list but nothing seems to work. Our surname starts with a B, his middle name will be Samuel (family tradition) and DS1 is called Clark.

Our main choices are;
Bruce Samuel B(surname)
Or
Ezekiel (Zeke) Samuel B(surname)

Bruce is a marmite name for me. Lots of famous successful Bruces’ and I like the alliteration, it sounds strong. However I’m on the fence about the Bruce/Clark combo; I’m a nerd but that might be too much even for me! Also it’s rather old and all I picture is Bruce Forsyth!

Zeke is a cool name and lots of other nn options from Ezekiel. However, I don’t know anyone called Zeke and worry it’s pushing strongly into try hard/hipster territory.

So wise mumsnetters- which way should we go or is there a fabulous name we haven’t considered?

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NuffSaidSam · 10/07/2021 18:59

I think Bruce B--- sounds like a cartoon character.

Zeke is much nicer. Makes me think of neighbours. I think Clark and Zeke is a bit of a mouthful though.

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 10/07/2021 18:58

Reuben

User1357 · 10/07/2021 18:58

I’d choose Ezekiel (Zeke) Samuel B(surname) out of the two. Defo not Bruce.

daisypond · 10/07/2021 18:56

I really like Bruce. Ezekiel is a non-starter.
Anything to do with Bruce and Clark has no meaning at all to me. Even when prompted by the posts above, it’s meaningless.

Terrazzo · 10/07/2021 18:56

Not getting the Bruce and Clark thing!

There is a young Bruce round the corner from us. BRUCE. It’s very strong sounding. I have no real feelings on it either way.

Love the suggestions above of Otis and Boden. Or Clark and Dexter/Hudson/Calvin/Cody/Zeb(edee)/Jed ?

Stevearnottsbeard · 10/07/2021 18:54

Isaac, I have a Samuel isaac so I might be a teeny bit biased!! 😂 😂

SometimesRavenSometimesParrot · 10/07/2021 18:53

I think Bruce and Clarke is a bit much sorry!

MissisBee · 10/07/2021 18:53

Clark and Bruce would make me think of superman and batman. Zeke is nicer anyway 😊

Fivemoreminutes1 · 10/07/2021 18:50

Bruce B reminds me of Bruce Bogtrotter, sorry! Also it runs into the S of Samuel.
Ezekiel Samuel is a bit of a mouthful but I prefer the name.

If you like the alliteration, why not Blake. It goes well with Clark, imo.

Or..Boden Samuel

Ellmau · 10/07/2021 18:50

I would not go for Bruce with a B surname. Zeke is better. Zachary (Zack) would be more conventional.

likeamother · 10/07/2021 18:46

Jude Samuel?
Would go well with Clark

Or Louis? Casey? Hugo?

30degreesandmeltinghere · 10/07/2021 18:46

Whole hog and go Peter?
Grin
Clark and Otis

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