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Thoughts on Jonah?

35 replies

starrynightss · 31/12/2021 22:35

Thinking about naming our baby boy Jonah. What do you think of it?

To be honest, it's not a name I originally would've thought of, but the reason we considered it is because it's DH's middle name. There's a sweet story behind how he told me what his middle name was way back when we were half dating/seeing each other which is why I've grown to like it.

Also my grandfathers name is John and he is terminally ill, we don't have much time left with him unfortunately. Jonah has "Jon" in it so I kind of like that it would be a subtly way of honouring him.

It keeps sticking with me whenever we try to cut it down, but maybe would it be better as a middle name?

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user1493494961 · 31/12/2021 22:51

I like it.

Derrymum123 · 31/12/2021 22:51

Lovely name. Like you said your son could always have nn Jon if he chooses.

SE13Mummy · 31/12/2021 22:50

Love it!

whitershadeofpale · 31/12/2021 22:50

It was on our list as I love the sound but couldn’t get over the unlucky connotations.

Xanadu58 · 31/12/2021 22:50

I love it . It's a great name.

scandikate · 31/12/2021 22:48

Gorgeous. One of my favourite boy names. Love the meaning 'dove' and the bible story. Also lots of scope for cute whale themed baby clothes!

Purplemoon51 · 31/12/2021 22:47

I really like it!

RomeoMcFlourish · 31/12/2021 22:44

Love it!

DramaAlpaca · 31/12/2021 22:43

I like it. It's not really my style and I wouldn't use it, but it's nice.

heidbuttsupper · 31/12/2021 22:41

I love it, it's always been one of my favourite boys names

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