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Isaac or Julian?

55 replies

Anonymous8697 · 01/03/2023 14:57

Just looking for opinions on both names & which one you prefer out the two please.

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17caterpillars1mouse · 01/03/2023 22:24

I like both but Isaac seems pretty popular ATM so I'll choose Julian. Underused but very handsome

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 01/03/2023 22:13

Reddahlias · 01/03/2023 20:53

@Pocketfullofdogtreats I'm genuinely intrigued as to why 'posh' is in any way bad?

Maybe posh is the wrong term. I meant pretentious. It's horses for courses. I wouldn't want my dch to have names that are either too posh or too chavvy, for want of better terms. I prefer names that allow dch to blend in wherever they find themselves.

Reddahlias · 01/03/2023 20:53

@Pocketfullofdogtreats I'm genuinely intrigued as to why 'posh' is in any way bad?

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 01/03/2023 20:22

Julian sounds posh in a Hugo or Horatio-type way, so for that reason I'd avoid it. I quite like Isaac. I associate it with a lovely teacher from my primary school. I love biblical names generally - met a Malachi recently who is super cool so I'd choose that!

daisypond · 01/03/2023 20:17

I dislike Isaac, so Julian, which I also quite like.

Tinytigertail · 01/03/2023 20:15

Tinytigertail · 01/03/2023 20:15

I like Julien but love Isaac, would have been my boys name if I'd had one!

*Julian

Tinytigertail · 01/03/2023 20:15

I like Julien but love Isaac, would have been my boys name if I'd had one!

clpsmum · 01/03/2023 20:11

Santasoorplooms · 01/03/2023 15:24

Isaac was the father of two sons who fought and deceived each other over favouritism and inheritance. I don’t know why anyone would choose it.

whereas Julian was the head of the Famous Five. It’s a no brainer, surely 🤷‍♀️

Because it's a beautiful name and not everyone believes in fairy stories!

User6761 · 01/03/2023 20:10

EmilyGilmoresSass · 01/03/2023 15:32

I actually quite like Julius, but I'm aware that wasn't the question 😅

I like Julius too! - I know a very nice one in his 30s.

Reddahlias · 01/03/2023 19:49

Julia is feminine but Julian very much masculine!

Twoinapod · 01/03/2023 19:39

Isaac, Julian is feminine to my ears and will be shortened to jules

ourflagmeansdeath · 01/03/2023 18:53

Julian

Sheitgeist · 01/03/2023 16:51

Same as @Eranzer : like both, but Isaac is so popular now.
Julian could do with a little poke into resurgence, it's a nice name, reminiscent of ancient Rome.

Eranzer · 01/03/2023 16:42

I like both. Leaning more towards Julian but I think that's because Isaac is really, really common where I am.

OneCup · 01/03/2023 15:59

Isaac :)

Londonmama85 · 01/03/2023 15:58

Really don’t like either, sorry

Maraudingmarauders · 01/03/2023 15:57

I love Julian. Not keen on Isaac

Whydoitry · 01/03/2023 15:57

Findyourneutralspace · 01/03/2023 15:46

Isaac. Julian reminds me of the drippy one in Famous Five.

Wasn't the drippy one Anne? 😂

I love Julian and it was on my list.
I don't like the "ak" sound in Isaac.

cptartapp · 01/03/2023 15:54

Isaac.
Julian is rather effeminate to my ears.

HerbErtlinger · 01/03/2023 15:52

Santasoorplooms · 01/03/2023 15:24

Isaac was the father of two sons who fought and deceived each other over favouritism and inheritance. I don’t know why anyone would choose it.

whereas Julian was the head of the Famous Five. It’s a no brainer, surely 🤷‍♀️

Isaac means 'to laugh, to smile' I think it's a lovely meaning.
It will, however, be misspelled by many people and is very frustrating

Topseyt123 · 01/03/2023 15:49

Isaac for me. I don't dislike Julian, but it is just a bit too "Famous Five" for my liking. I'm aware though that that wouldn't put everyone off it, and it doesn't need to put you off if you love it.

Findyourneutralspace · 01/03/2023 15:46

Isaac. Julian reminds me of the drippy one in Famous Five.

Reddahlias · 01/03/2023 15:43

Julian 100%

Issac will get misspelled or teased with "I suck" Blush

EmilyGilmoresSass · 01/03/2023 15:32

I actually quite like Julius, but I'm aware that wasn't the question 😅

Santasoorplooms · 01/03/2023 15:24

Isaac was the father of two sons who fought and deceived each other over favouritism and inheritance. I don’t know why anyone would choose it.

whereas Julian was the head of the Famous Five. It’s a no brainer, surely 🤷‍♀️

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