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Final choices

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littlellewis1 · 30/05/2023 11:14

Been round in circles deciding a name for our little boy who is 1 week old...

Shortlist is finally down to Elliot or Jake...
(Surname is Lewis)

Which is best!?!

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Cressie2 · 02/06/2023 20:50

Jake is cool.

BungleandGeorge · 01/06/2023 22:37

Elliot

not that keen on jake (or Jacob)

UsingChangeofName · 01/06/2023 22:27

As your surname is a common first name, I wouldn't use a first name that is a relatively common surname.
Honestly, I have to deal with a lot of names on a database, and hate it when I am given names that you don't know which way round they are.

For this reason, I'd go with Jake, although, if it were me, I'd call him Jacob on the birth certificate to give him more choice.

continentallentil · 01/06/2023 22:02

Jacob nn Jake

Too many El names about

dwightschrutebeets · 01/06/2023 13:43

Elliot

user1492757084 · 31/05/2023 08:02

Jake always seems very informal.
Elliot Lewis sounds the most handsome.

How about James?
Rory and James

Or James Edward - Jed

RainbowFish4 · 30/05/2023 17:32

Both great options but I particularly like Jake. Think that whether that becomes Jacob is down to your personal preference - I don’t think it’s necessary if you like it better as is!

Hearti · 30/05/2023 15:39

Jake and Rory are fab together!

ourflagmeansdeath · 30/05/2023 15:36

Rory's lovely by the way. I'm not keen at all on the name Elliot and I don't think it goes great with Lewis, so Jake. Jacob would work better but if you don't like it then I don't think there's an issue with Jake Lewis.

Heckythump1 · 30/05/2023 13:22

Not Jake.
Elliott is lovely though :)

LoonyLois · 30/05/2023 13:16

Jake sounds better with your surname IMHO. Elliot Lewis is a bit harsh sounding and a bit of a mouthful

AvoCuddle2 · 30/05/2023 13:13

Jacob nn Jake gets my vote!

RuthW · 30/05/2023 12:22

Jake. It's a nightmare where I work where the names can be reversed.

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/05/2023 12:22

Elliott

ididntknowthat11 · 30/05/2023 12:20

littlellewis1 · 30/05/2023 11:51

Thanks all. Unfortunately not too keen on Jacob as was avoiding more traditional names.
He is a little brother to Rory Smile

Not keen on Jake.

Elliot would be lovely.

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littlellewis1 · 30/05/2023 11:51

Goblinwife · 30/05/2023 11:32

I agree with PPs - Elliot unless you go for Jacob with nn Jake. My DH’s name is Jake and he hates not having a ‘proper’ name to fall back on - he finds it too young and informal now he’s an adult.

Hadn't thought of that!

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littlellewis1 · 30/05/2023 11:51

Thanks all. Unfortunately not too keen on Jacob as was avoiding more traditional names.
He is a little brother to Rory Smile

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Nannydoodles · 30/05/2023 11:50

Another one for Jacob with nn of Jake!!
Jacob Lewis sounds good - solid & dependable.

loislovesstewie · 30/05/2023 11:41

I'd have Jacob, and use the diminutive Jake. Nice to have the full name in case your LO prefers that when older.

eatdrinkandbemerry · 30/05/2023 11:41

Eliot

cptartapp · 30/05/2023 11:39

Jacob is lovely. Much the nicest.
Jake over Elliott which seems effeminate to my ears.

LadyDanburysHat · 30/05/2023 11:35

Elliot. It is one of my favourite boys names.

TomatoSandwiches · 30/05/2023 11:34

Elliot

Goblinwife · 30/05/2023 11:32

I agree with PPs - Elliot unless you go for Jacob with nn Jake. My DH’s name is Jake and he hates not having a ‘proper’ name to fall back on - he finds it too young and informal now he’s an adult.

DipperandMabel · 30/05/2023 11:31

Jake (Jacob) is nicer in my opinion but Elliot goes well with surname too