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Boys names: final 3 - which would you choose?

56 replies

Allium16 · 01/10/2021 12:31

I honestly feel like I should be awarded some sort of degree for the amount of time, effort and research I've put into coming up with this final 3. All 3 have their downsides, which I shall explain below. Bearing those in mind, which would you go for?

Nathaniel (really love the long form, but I feel it's a bit, well, long, and neither Nat nor Nate do it for me)

Elijah (the popularity bothers me as I want to try to avoid him being one of several in his class. It's a really nice name though)

Evan (not sure it goes as well with DS1's name (Jude) as the other two).

No idea about a middle name as I don't care as much about those - feel free to make suggestions with your preferred choice. Surname starts with a W, for initials purposes.

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Foxglovers · 01/10/2021 12:46

Evan, 100%
Think it goes really well with Jude
I think Elijah is so popular at the moment and also don’t really like the sound of Eli ?

Rainbowqueeen · 01/10/2021 12:40

Elijah

SolitaryTree · 01/10/2021 12:39

Elijah Smile

Shmithecat2 · 01/10/2021 12:38

Nathaniel. Love that name. I don't like either of the other two.

Batinthehouse · 01/10/2021 12:36

Evan. I'm biased though, as I have one.

kristplankook · 01/10/2021 12:35

Nathaniel - I love Nate as a nn myself.
Elijah - Eli nn is ok

Hate Evan, too American