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Help me choose please, shortlist

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chocolatethisearly · 19/04/2024 19:57

Theo
Nathan
Adam
Brody
Jacob

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BoleynMemories13 · 21/04/2024 18:03

Adam is a handsome classic which isn't overly used these days. I love Jacob too, but less keen on the inevitable Jake.

Theo is also gorgeous but very popular right now. Wouldn't bother me, but worth pointing out in case it would bother you.

Nathan is ok but not a favourite of mine. I prefer Nathaniel nn Nate.

Brody is very different in style to the rest. Despite its' origins, it's very trendy right now so I understand the American comments from some. Personally I just don't like the sound of it. The others are all much nicer.

Adam followed by Theo for me.

KirstenBlest · 21/04/2024 12:58

@BreatheAndFocus , Theo and Theodore are both more popular than Jacob, and many Theodores will be Theo anyway.

cheapskatemum · 20/04/2024 15:12

I like Brody best, from your list.

BreatheAndFocus · 20/04/2024 14:51

Theo , Nathan or Jacob. Of those three, I’d narrow it down to Theo or Nathan as Jacob is very common.

Do I have to choose just one? Then - Nathan 😊

SometimesIDowonder · 20/04/2024 14:46

Jacob, Adam or Theo. Nathan sounds dated. Brody is a name that people judge.

AdaColeman · 20/04/2024 14:45

Nathan, with Adam a close second.

Theo is quite popular, and Jacob has been very popular, so although they are lovely names, personally I wouldn't use them.

I'm not at all keen on Brody.

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theduchessofspork · 20/04/2024 14:35

Nathaniel !

But otherwise Jacob

user1492757084 · 20/04/2024 04:00

Adam is the most handsome to me.

MollsDolls · 20/04/2024 03:45

Jacob or Adam for me.

NightPuffins · 20/04/2024 02:46

Nathan or Adam

RogueFemale · 20/04/2024 02:43

chocolatethisearly · 19/04/2024 19:57

Theo
Nathan
Adam
Brody
Jacob

Adam is by far the standout best on that list.

Jacob 2nd place, but sadly always gets shortened to Jake.

Thunderpants88 · 20/04/2024 02:37

Jacob

uncomfortablydumb53 · 20/04/2024 02:36

I love Adam
My DS3's middle name

GreatGateauxsby · 20/04/2024 00:41

Not Brody!!!!

Adam or Jacob

Theoldwoman · 20/04/2024 00:40

Adam

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 19/04/2024 22:33

Brody followed by Jacob or Theo.
not keen on Nathan (love Nathaniel though) or Adam

GrumpyMiddleAgedCow · 19/04/2024 21:56

I like them all! Can’t get on board with the recent “fashion” of calling baby’s really weird names no one can pronounce like ooh this is Orangahahsel pronounced as Isle…

Mumofgirls2017 · 19/04/2024 21:53

Jacob

theo second

Taylordreams · 19/04/2024 21:12

Not a fan of Brody, too American for me. I prefer Jacob or Adam. I know a few Theos so a bit common

rainbowunicorn · 19/04/2024 21:10

Greywitch2 · 19/04/2024 20:01

I like Brody best, although it's a bit American.

The others feel very 80s if I'm honest.

Brody is a Scottish name also has some Irish origins. Its not American.

FlyingPizzaMonkey · 19/04/2024 21:05

Love Theo! Also like Adam.

50Fifty · 19/04/2024 20:56

Jacob or Adam.

Passthecake30 · 19/04/2024 20:53

Adam.

shoopshoopdedoo · 19/04/2024 20:51

I like Adam and Theo best. .