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Rueben?!

64 replies

ExpectingLady93 · 23/01/2022 19:27

Hi all, what does everything think of the name Rueben for a boy? Pronounce fed Roo-ben. Can also be spelt Ruben which I think I prefer.

Don't know why but it has really stuck with me...

Thank you x

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mnahmnah · 23/01/2022 19:37

I own a Reuben. The only time Ruben is allowed is if you are Spanish/Portuguese Grin

Lemonweightloss · 23/01/2022 19:36

I know of at least 3 babies born last year named Reuben.
I do think it's a nice name but I'm a bit fed up of hearing it !!

celestebellman · 23/01/2022 19:36

It's nice as long as you spell it correctly - Reuben

CiderJolly · 23/01/2022 19:35

It’s an Old Testament name, it will always be a classic

Asterales · 23/01/2022 19:34

Reuben is the standard spelling, Rueben looks odd to me. Either way, it's a bit past its peak imo, there are a lot of 4-8 year old Reubens in my son's school.

user1493494961 · 23/01/2022 19:34

As long as you spell it properly.

CaptainMyCaptain · 23/01/2022 19:33

It's Reuben.

HNY2022mam · 23/01/2022 19:32

People will spell it wrong - if you’re ok with that then go for it.

CiderJolly · 23/01/2022 19:31

It is Reuben and it’s a beautiful name.

silverpinecones · 23/01/2022 19:30

I love it and we have a friend with this name but thought it is meant to be spelt Reuben - at least it can be!

Rainbowqueeen · 23/01/2022 19:28

Great name

rifling · 23/01/2022 19:28

I prefer Reuben. Rueben looks like a mistake.

BigSigh2021 · 23/01/2022 19:28

It's Reuben.

SirChenjins · 23/01/2022 19:28

Love it Smile