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Oscar, Jacob or Peter?

66 replies

Curseofthenation · 14/07/2023 22:20

Hi all, me again, my DH and I like Oscar, Jacob and Peter for a boy. Which is your favourite?

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PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 21:27

BinkieBeaufort · 17/07/2023 21:16

Oscar always sounds more like a dog's name than an actual human.
Jacob is great.

You've never heard of Oscar Wilde? Oscar Isaac? Oscar de la Renta? Oscar Hammerstein?

RandomUsernameHere · 17/07/2023 21:16

Love Oscar. Love Jacob. I can't really imagine anyone under the age of about 60 suiting the name Peter, sorry.

BinkieBeaufort · 17/07/2023 21:16

Oscar always sounds more like a dog's name than an actual human.
Jacob is great.

BettyBallerina · 17/07/2023 21:15

Jacob. I have a dark haired Jacob.

Joolsin · 17/07/2023 21:14

Jacob is a lovely name. Peter is ok, but a bit bland. I hate the sound of Oscar, besides there are way too many of them nowadays.

FoodFann · 17/07/2023 21:06

I’m no use, just to say, they’re all really lovely names! Maaaaaybe I’m leaning to Peter, closely followed by Oscar x

SockTurtleMoop · 17/07/2023 21:02

GammonAndEggs · 17/07/2023 21:01

Peter! I know one who is never a Pete, but is often PJ (Peter James).

I have an uncle Peter James. Wonder if it’s the same one!

GammonAndEggs · 17/07/2023 21:01

Peter! I know one who is never a Pete, but is often PJ (Peter James).

ReeseWitherfork · 17/07/2023 21:00

(33 yo) DH is a Peter, generally refers to himself as Peter, but I’d say 99% of people automatically call him Pete. I think there are some names where a nn isn’t automatic (James>Jim, William>Bill) but I think there are some where they pretty much are (Robert>Rob, Steven>Steve). I think Peter>Pete is probably the latter. But I still love the name because I’m biased.

Also, DH isn’t wet. Although ironically is actually in the shower right now, so I suppose he technically is.

IDontLikeMondays88 · 17/07/2023 20:58

Peter

onlyconnect · 17/07/2023 20:56

Peter

Chichz · 17/07/2023 20:55

I have a little Peter and can assure you he is not at all wet! 🤪🥰

Haven't met another one his age either, which I really like and is definitely a conversation starter.

PickledScrump · 17/07/2023 20:52

Love Jacob, like Oscar, dislike Peter

PrudenceDictates · 17/07/2023 20:30

Oh... I like them all!
The wonderful Oscar I know (and love) was way ahead of the current trendy curve, having bagged his name 63 years ago! It and Jacob (that I had on my list after my first, but then had 4 consecutive girls!) are both very well used now.

So much as I love them, I think Peter would be better. It's a good solid name that deserves a comeback!

continentallentil · 15/07/2023 09:29

Jacob

Oscar is way overdone

I like Peter but hate Pete so wouldn’t risk it

Newbieatthis · 15/07/2023 03:18

I have a Peter, never been called Pete, Petie when littler, still love the name and only one other in secondary scroll but a Pieter, or Piotr I think.

Einevinefine · 15/07/2023 03:13

Peter, great name. Doesn’t necessarily get shortened to Pete.

user1492757084 · 15/07/2023 03:10

Peter is my pick.

Theoldwoman · 15/07/2023 01:59

Depends on middle and surnames.

Jacob is a cool name!

MrsBungle · 14/07/2023 23:59

Peter is such a wet name. Better for a budgie.

oscar is the best on your list.

SkaneTos · 14/07/2023 23:58

They are all great names!

smilesup · 14/07/2023 23:58

I don't like Peter as I always think of petter out and it sounds wet.
Jacob is a great name.

Topazbutterfly · 14/07/2023 23:55

Peter is my favourite, I think it's a lovely name

Daisybuttercup12345 · 14/07/2023 23:55

Definitely Peter.

mymeatballsmymeatballs · 14/07/2023 23:30

Oscar or Jacob. I have an Oscar so I'm biased but it's such a lovely name. Jacob was on our list too. Peter is nice, classic but abit boring.