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Original poster

Nameless aby boy born yesterday

54 replies

MsAnnThropic · 09/08/2022 23:08

I had a beautiful baby boy yesterday, but we are struggling to name him.

Some of the names we quite like (or at least semi agree on) are

Milo
Reuben
Jude
Alex

Do you have a preference, or anything else similar that we may not have thought of? I'd love some thoughts (please be gentle though... I'm still very sore!!)

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resm · 10/08/2022 21:26

I have a toddler Jude and he wears it really well. His brothers are Isaac and Thomas.

MassiveSalad22 · 10/08/2022 18:21

JOEL ❤️ congrats

Carrieonmywaywardsun · 10/08/2022 18:04

Congratulations!! I love Alex and Jude. The other 2 are dog names to me! Sorry to anyone with kids with those names

pitterypattery00 · 10/08/2022 17:44

Congratulations OP!

I have a Reuben so I'm biased but I think it's a great name! (He was nameless for 5 days!) Also love Alex/Alexander.

Personally not so keen on Milo (I have a lot of Australian family so I associate it with the drink) or Jude (can't get past the Holocaust stars association). But a lot of people love these names so there is nothing wrong with them.

Other suggestions,
Caleb
Finlay
Jago
Jonah
Owen
Matthew
Jacob

FlissyPaps · 10/08/2022 17:14

Congratulations💙

I love Jude and Milo

Other suggestions:
Casper
Miles
Luca
Finn
Max

mathanxiety · 10/08/2022 16:27

I love Jude and Reuben.
Milo is nice but I feel it needs a certain personality to carry it off - outgoing, sporty type.
Alex is pretty boring imo.

bloominglovelyorange · 10/08/2022 16:16

A lovely list I love Milo or Miles , Alex is also a great choice.

how about Otis , Joseph or Austin

However you already have a great list, I don't think you need to add any more.

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 10/08/2022 15:57

Jethro is a no if anywhere south of Gloucester

Footbal · 10/08/2022 14:51

Jude

Jessbow · 10/08/2022 14:42

Throwing Jethro (Jed) and Jago into the mix

Luxa · 10/08/2022 08:44

All great choices. I like Alex and Milo best. Would you use one as middle name?

Alexander Jude
Reuben Milo
Milo Alexander
Milo Jude
Jude Alexander
Alexander Milo

clpsmum · 10/08/2022 08:44

Milo is a beautiful name

Creepymanonagoatfarm · 10/08/2022 08:43

What initial is your surname op?

Dinoteeth · 10/08/2022 08:40

From your list Ruben and Alex are my favourites. Congratulations on your new baby.

Mumofgirls2017 · 10/08/2022 08:36

Jude or Alexander!

Ironmanrocks · 10/08/2022 07:33

Do let us know what you choose. Good luck! 💐

BronnauMawrion · 10/08/2022 00:05

Jude is my favourite from your list.

Just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons...
Seth
Aled
Jedidiah, shortend to Jedi (jedd-ee)
Zachary
And bare with me, but I think Victor deserves a come-back

Sar8h · 09/08/2022 23:55

Congratulations! My faves from your list are Milo and Jude. We had a girl 10 weeks ago, had she been a boy we were thinking either Austin or Casper x

caringcarer · 09/08/2022 23:45

All lovely names. Congratulations on your new son. Whichever you choose will be perfect for him.

itwasntmetho · 09/08/2022 23:37

Eek3under3 · 09/08/2022 23:33

Love them all. Also have a nameless baby boy (born last thurs)!

Yours looks like a Travis or Jonah.

Congratulations.

itwasntmetho · 09/08/2022 23:35

Jude or Seth.

Congratulations. ❤

Eek3under3 · 09/08/2022 23:33

Love them all. Also have a nameless baby boy (born last thurs)!

babynoname22 · 09/08/2022 23:22

Alex. But I'm biast. I have an Alex

Ironmanrocks · 09/08/2022 23:21

Ps I like Jude best too!

Ironmanrocks · 09/08/2022 23:21

Congratulations!!

Toby
Arlo
Ezra
Raph (ael )
Max
Seb
Louis
Lewis

Depends on your style preference really!