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Peter or Joel?

38 replies

Letitrain93 · 08/12/2024 20:37

Which name do you prefer? Love that they are both underused classics that you don’t hear of much these days. Middle name James or Theodore. Did a post recently about other options but it’s now down to these two!

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PrincessOfPreschool · 08/12/2024 22:23

Joel James - JJ

tackychristmas · 08/12/2024 22:21

Peter! Such a gorgeous name

BoleynMemories13 · 08/12/2024 22:16

Peter is a classic which absolutely is due a comeback imo. Peter Rabbit has been popular across the generations and helps to ensure it doesn't feel dated. I put Peter up there with names like Matthew, Michael, Robert, Christopher and Nicholas as a classic which is really underused right now.

Joel is lovely too though, very handsome. It's one of those I struggle to picture on a baby, as it's very grown up sounding, but obviously babies do grow up so that isn't a problem. Better to choose a name that will grow with him, rather than something infantile which will sound childish when he gets older.

WalterdelaMare · 08/12/2024 22:07

Peter? That’s just awful and I don’t think it’s due a resurgence any decade soon.

Moreteaandchocolate · 08/12/2024 22:01

Joel is my favourite. I like Peter too but not keen on Pete.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 08/12/2024 21:31

Joel.

joel James is a bit of a mouthful though so would go with Joel Theodore

Liv999 · 08/12/2024 21:30

Peter, Peter James is nice

OAPapparently · 08/12/2024 21:24

Joel - it was on my list.

wafflesmgee · 08/12/2024 21:21

Peter

Mintupp · 08/12/2024 21:20

Joel - a great solid name, not very common. We nearly chose it!

DramaAlpaca · 08/12/2024 21:20

Peter

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 08/12/2024 21:13

Joel.

17caterpillars1mouse · 08/12/2024 21:11

I prefer Peter, though I know 2 little Peter's bit only 1 Joel

Peter Theodore is very handsome