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Nathan or Ethan

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Foxtrot101 · 24/09/2022 20:23

I recently posted about the name Ethan which I had discounted for being a bit over done and boring. Feedback seems to be that it might feel dated to some but not really overdone so could still be a name contender.
Other name DH and I agree on is Nathan. Dislike Nathaniel, this is not an option, I think it has a completely different vibe.
We like both Nathan and the nn Nate.
So between Nathan and Ethan, which do you prefer and why?

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pitterypattery00 · 25/09/2022 21:32

I've only ever met one Nathan - brilliant guy, and so I have very positive associations with the name. He would be in his early 40s now.

Never met an Ethan. It's ok, but much prefer Nathan.

YerAWizardHarry · 25/09/2022 21:14

I have two Ethan’s in my class currently, have never taught a Nathan..

erikbloodaxe · 25/09/2022 21:11

I have a Nathan, he is 28. He is neither wet, weak nor inconsequential. He's never been called Nate but is known as Nath.

resm · 25/09/2022 21:00

Much prefer Ethan because I dislike the nicknames Nat & Nate. I think Ethan just sounds stronger, but Nathan is a lovely name too. Don’t think you can go wrong with either and both go well with middle name Luke.

Dinoteeth · 25/09/2022 16:08

ChagSameachDoreen · 25/09/2022 15:26

They're both awful names. So weak and inconsequential. Ethan sounds like a gas or vapor.

Glad I'm not alone. But it reminds me of the chemicals too.

ofwarren · 25/09/2022 15:59

I much prefer Nathan to Ethan.

properdoughnut · 25/09/2022 15:44

ChagSameachDoreen · 25/09/2022 15:26

They're both awful names. So weak and inconsequential. Ethan sounds like a gas or vapor.

That's Ethanol

ChagSameachDoreen · 25/09/2022 15:26

They're both awful names. So weak and inconsequential. Ethan sounds like a gas or vapor.

user1492757084 · 25/09/2022 15:25

neither - both names are over used.
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fiftytontheresa · 25/09/2022 10:01

I've never loved the name Nathan, but I know one and he's lovely so it's grown in me. I do love the NN Nate. Nathan Luke is a great name.

RagingWoke · 25/09/2022 10:00

I like that Nathan is getting so much love, I have a Nathan. I have a Nathan, intended to nn Nate but he's ended up being called sausage (2 so he doesn't mind).

I've only known 1 other Nathan and he was 40+ whereas I know of 5 or 6 Ethan's.

BeaLola · 25/09/2022 09:54

I prefer Nate as it is (but then I do like Nathaniel)

I don't like Ethan - not sure why but I just don't like it

yourestandingonmyneck · 25/09/2022 09:50

Foxtrot101 · 25/09/2022 09:06

Great to see positive feedback on Nathan, my DH wondered if it was a bit "wet" and Ethan "stronger" but I think my preference is Nathan over Ethan.

Just saw this, per my last post, yes, wet is exactly how I would describe it. Agree that Ethan is stronger.

yourestandingonmyneck · 25/09/2022 09:49

Nathan getting a lot of love on here, which surprises me. I've always thought it sounds a bit wet.

Not a massive fan of Ethan but it's ok and much prefer it to Nathan

Dinoteeth · 25/09/2022 09:43

I've never heard of one tree hill so wouldn't over think it.

Nathan Luke sounds good to me.

Cheerybigbottom · 25/09/2022 09:43

I prefer Ethan, I know three Nathan's 25-3 yrs but I don't know any Ethan's. None of the Nathan's are nicknamed Nate, one is a nath.

Blossomandbee · 25/09/2022 09:32

I like Nate but not Nathan, it's far more dated imo it was popular back in the 80s, 90s when I was at school.
Ethan is a classic name that had a comeback in recent years, I don't think it will date. I know a few and I've never heard them being called 'Eeeth' or any other nickname.

Purplemoons2827 · 25/09/2022 09:31

Foxtrot101 · 25/09/2022 09:07

Does Nathan Luke work?
I know in one tree hill the two main characters were Nathan and Lucas, don't want to seem like he is named after them haha!

Yes Nathan Luke works, I think you’re overthinking the one tree hill connection!

GlenPonder · 25/09/2022 09:24

Ethan every time. Lovely name and I've taught lots of nice ones. Nathans have never been pleasant I'm afraid.

RoseDog · 25/09/2022 09:11

I have a 17yo Nathan, I expected him to get called Nate at school but he never, it also doesn't seem to be as popular as Ethan.

VariationsonaTheme · 25/09/2022 09:10

Love Nate, but really dislike Nathan, mainly because the only children I know called Nathan are really annoying kids. Ethan would be my choice.

Luredbyapomegranate · 25/09/2022 09:10

I’d probably go for Ethan

Just because Nathaniel seems to be getting v popular right now, so there will probably be a lot of Nates of his age and Ethan will stand out more

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Foxtrot101 · 25/09/2022 09:07

Does Nathan Luke work?
I know in one tree hill the two main characters were Nathan and Lucas, don't want to seem like he is named after them haha!

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Foxtrot101 · 25/09/2022 09:06

Great to see positive feedback on Nathan, my DH wondered if it was a bit "wet" and Ethan "stronger" but I think my preference is Nathan over Ethan.

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Smallonesaremorejuicy · 25/09/2022 04:49

Nathan or Nathaniel.. nn Nate
Really dislike Ethan , that & Caleb are my two worst boy names .

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