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Opinions on boys names

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DoctorBambino · 24/08/2021 18:21

We don't like long versions of names so don't bother commenting that we should use Theodore or Edward or whatever. I get that that's the mumsnet way but it just isn't for us!

I would however appreciate your thoughts on...
Ted
Theo
Max
James
Ethan
Zack
Kai
Nate
Abel

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Marguerite2000 · 25/08/2021 15:26

I don't like Ethan, Nate, Kai, or Abel. I love the others.
And totally with you re short names.

Kollamoolitumarellipawkyrollo · 25/08/2021 15:24

Ted - so popular where I live. There seems to be so many Teds and Teddys and Theos and Theodores.
Theo - see above
Max - I’m not keen on names that are also words.
James - possibly the most popular name across ages at the moment. So it has become almost boring.
Ethan - love
Zack - ok
Kai - dislike
Nate - dislike as a full name
Abel - able Abel

So Ethan!

Amz6219 · 25/08/2021 15:22

I know a Nate but is NN for Nathaniel

Ones I like:

Theo
Max
James
Ethan
Zack (prefer Zachary and Zac with no K)
Nate

Babydust13 · 25/08/2021 15:17

Ted - nice but popular
Theo - not a fan
Max - love it
James - classic
Ethan - love it
Zack - not a fan
Kai - bit chavy
Nate - like it
Abel - too religious for me

BeachFamily · 25/08/2021 07:20

What a super list of names! I’m like you, prefer the short version than long & traditional.

I have always liked Max, and always will, but stand out make for me is Abel! I love it! & can use ‘Abe’ as a cute nickname. If I was ever to have another son, I’d probably use this name!

Kanaloa · 25/08/2021 06:43

I like Kai, Theo, Max & Zack. Don’t mind James, not keen on the others. I especially dislike Ted.

Elspethelf · 25/08/2021 06:34

I came to comment that I like Kai, but it looks like I'm in the minority! I also like Jai

LouLikesLollies · 25/08/2021 05:24

Really love James, Max, Zack (prefer Zac) and Theo. The rest I’m not keen I’m afraid. But I would really try not to listen to much to other peoples opinions on names and just go with whatever you love.

Pinkychilla · 25/08/2021 05:22

I love Kai, and also like Zach, Max and Nate

Darthwader · 25/08/2021 00:30

Out of your list. I like James only. I love James.

ulstermourne · 25/08/2021 00:25

James

Biscuitsneeded · 25/08/2021 00:07

Ted and Theo are great names.
Max and James OK but loads of them.
I like Nate more than Nathan (Nathans and Kais are naughty in my teaching experience!)
Ethan I dislike. Not sure why. Feels too American for a British baby.
Zack is Ok but I would spell it Zac and it feels a bit 1990s.
Abel is actually quite interesting but I don't know if I would do it. It's Ted or Theo for me!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 25/08/2021 00:04

Of your choices I really like classic James. Ethan, Abel, and Kai aren't really my taste and I think the risk with some of the others is your DS could get annoyed having to explain "No - Nate, not Nathan/Nathaniel", "No - Ted, not Edward/Theodore" etc. But Max and Theo are popular enough as standalones they should escape that imo.

OliveBranch16 · 24/08/2021 22:53

I like Theo, Max, James, and Zack from your list. Especially Theo!

NigellaSeed · 24/08/2021 22:50

Abel

AlmostSummer21 · 24/08/2021 22:38

Nate
Max
Zack

My choices in that order

Ikeameatballs · 24/08/2021 22:30

Ted, Max and James are my favourites.

Kai, Abel and Ethan are my least favourite.

MumofSpud · 24/08/2021 22:15

All ok except Kai
Kai is a naughty messer at school Grin

Tigger85 · 24/08/2021 22:10

I have a Teddy (Theodore) and an Ethan so love Ted,Theo and Ethan from your list, also like Kai. I like the name meanings for Ted/Theo which is gift and Ethan which is firm, enduring and strong.

Kite22 · 24/08/2021 19:29

I like James best.
I like Theo and Max
Ethan is okay.

I'm not keen on Ted Zach or Nate for the reason you mentioned we aren't allowed to say.

I don't like Abel (I always think 'what if they aren't very able?')

I really don't like Kai

DramaAlpaca · 24/08/2021 19:05

Max, James, Abel and Nate all good.

manhattenrain · 24/08/2021 19:04

Kai - My favourite on your list! I think this name would suit just about anyone at any age so you can't go wrong.

Max - I really like Max. Also a name that would suit any age.

James - I like it but I do feel it's a bit over used.

Abel - I quite like Abel! A very well known name but underused.

Zack & Ethan - Not my taste but still nice names.

Ted, Theo & Nate - Strongly dislike these three, sorry!

Amdone123 · 24/08/2021 18:53

Love James. Like pp, one of my all time favourites. I like Abel. I liked Abraham when I was expecting. Nate I prefer to Nathan, but not super keen and I don't really like the rest sorry.

Wilmaa · 24/08/2021 18:45

James is my all time favourite boys name!! Love 💙

Comedycook · 24/08/2021 18:44

Lovely names...Zack is my favourite...was going to be dds name if she had been a boy.

Only one I really dislike is Kai

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