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Can I ask your thoughts on Joseph please?

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catsdrivingmemad · 20/04/2024 23:09

We are thinking of Joseph, just wondering what people's views were.

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SleepingStandingUp · 21/04/2024 07:23

I think it's a good solid classic without being too old fashioned or overused and works through their ages

LuluBlakey1 · 21/04/2024 07:21

We have a Joseph- who gets Joe, Joey and Jo-Jo. He's only 9. We would definitely still choose it.

RedRobyn2021 · 21/04/2024 07:17

I actually really like it, but my cousin is called Joseph so I can't use it

It's a lovely name

lifesrichpageant · 21/04/2024 07:17

Love love love it

Eachpeach6 · 21/04/2024 07:16

Its the only ‘classic’ name I like/would consider!

Deardear17 · 21/04/2024 07:11

Love it.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 21/04/2024 07:09

A bit boring but fine.

patchworkpal · 21/04/2024 07:08

Great name

itsgettingweird · 21/04/2024 07:07

Love it.

My son has it as his middle name!

DrJoanAllenby · 21/04/2024 07:07

Lovely name.

AyrshireTryer · 21/04/2024 07:06

He was Jacob's favourite son, of all the family Joseph was the special one.

JennyForeigner · 21/04/2024 07:03

Love it. Lobbied hard and managed to get it as a middle name for one of ours.

cavernclub · 21/04/2024 06:52

Can't go wrong

DramaAlpaca · 21/04/2024 00:02

I like it very much. I don't like any of the diminutives though, so one of my sons has it as a middle name.

CulturalNomad · 21/04/2024 00:01

Love it; definitely classic (and classy as well)!

boydcrowderfallsout · 20/04/2024 23:59

Absolutely love it

Iamalltheyhavenow · 20/04/2024 23:57

WhatFlavourIsIt · 20/04/2024 23:11

It's lovely. Classic and strong, plus Joe is a great nickname. (Disclaimer I have a Joseph)

Same here! He is now 36, and is known as Joe. When he was a baby he was frequently called Jo Jo- but he'd hate that now!!. Lovely name all round.

Dillydollydingdong · 20/04/2024 23:35

Perfect. Known as Joey.

theduchessofspork · 20/04/2024 23:32

Nice name, not too underdone right now

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 20/04/2024 23:26

I can’t imagine anyone NOT liking the name Joseph. Awesome name.

thistimelastweek · 20/04/2024 23:25

Joseph is lovely. Mellifluous.

I like Joe too though it's a much stronger sound.

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catsdrivingmemad · 20/04/2024 23:22

Thanks everyone, lovely to hear your thoughts.

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NoSnowdrop · 20/04/2024 23:17

One of my favourite names!

Soonenough · 20/04/2024 23:16

Two people I know have Joseph and Joey . Both called Joey . Also can be Jody .

BodyKeepingScore · 20/04/2024 23:15

I think it's a good solid name. Works for a young child and into adulthood 😊

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