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Nathaniel vs Cooper

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Beepeony · 08/08/2024 09:32

DH and I can’t decide between Cooper and Nathaniel (Nate). Baby due in several weeks.

My only concern it that Cooper is a bit chavvy? compared to Nathaniel. We already have a Miles.

I really like
Henry
Edward
Joseph
But DH vetoed all of these!

All opinions welcome!

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KayEmAy · 08/08/2024 15:54

I prefer Nathanial with nn Nate or even Tate (though that might be more American) :)

I don't mind Cooper, I just prefer other C boy names more -
Carter, Cameron, Cole, Clay, Christopher (Kit), Caleb, Cain, Conrad

Other ideas based on your list:

Tristan
Emmett
Dean
Jay

Damian
Holden nn Denny is cute
Corbin

Westfacing · 08/08/2024 13:45

Nathaniel!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 08/08/2024 13:44

Nathaniel!

Moreteaandchocolate · 08/08/2024 11:37

Nathaniel!

user1492757084 · 08/08/2024 11:28

Neither are favourite's for me.
I prefer Miles with Nathaniel.

Do you like ..
Neil
Nathan
Nicholas
Benjamin

HugHog · 08/08/2024 11:22

I prefer Nathaniel. Plus I think "Miles and Cooper" sounds like a business name, while Miles and Nathaniel sound good together.

Shibr · 08/08/2024 11:18

I think Nate sounds ‘chavy’(as you put it). Cooper sounds like a nickname to me, but marginally better than Nate.

Penguinsmum · 08/08/2024 11:18

Definitely Nathaniel

boysmuminherts · 08/08/2024 11:14

100% Nathaniel over Cooper

shoopshoopdedoo · 08/08/2024 11:14

Nathaniel. Definitely not Cooper.

I also love the choices that have been vetoed 🙈

SnowFrogJelly · 08/08/2024 11:03

Not Cooper!

WiganPie · 08/08/2024 10:56

Cooper is a surname. Nathaniel is a bit long but is a classic.

pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 08/08/2024 10:56

Nathaniel is one of my all time favourite boys' names, it's so beautiful and classy. Also every one I've ever met has been charming and handsome. 😅

It also goes beautifully with Miles!

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 08/08/2024 09:54

Love Nathaniel (Nate). Unfortunately my husband didn’t want to use it.

I don’t like Cooper.

Lifeinlists · 08/08/2024 09:47

Nathaniel 100% better than Cooper.
You have better taste than your DH if he vetoed those others.

BoleynMemories13 · 08/08/2024 09:44

Two completely different styles of names. Nathaniel is traditional, with cool nn options with Nate/Nathan. Cooper is a surname/dogs name.

Nathaniel goes much better with Miles and is so much nicer than Cooper. Easy choice for me.

otravezempezamos · 08/08/2024 09:42

Nathaniel is a great name. Cooper sounds like a dog.

Biscuitsneeded · 08/08/2024 09:40

Nathaniel - lovely.
Cooper I honestly find a bit hipster/try-hard. Will date massively. But of course that's just one person's opinion, and I don't like surnames used as first names anyway!

Firsttimebabymummy · 08/08/2024 09:37

Nathaniel for sure. I know too many dogs called Cooper and find Nathaniel more classy. It was on my list too but I had a girl.
Nate is lovely too.