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Reuben or Rory?

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ano24 · 01/02/2025 17:39

Think we've narrowed names down to Reuben or Rory for baby boy.

Both go well with surname, and middle name would likely be something quite traditional like Joseph or Patrick.

Not concerned about popularity 😊 just wondering what others' thoughts/experiences are?

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ano24 · 03/02/2025 20:26

@Lellamir I'm amazed at how many people mention this sandwich thing when I've somehow not come across one in my entire life! Surely it's not really a UK thing?

@DanceToTheMusicInMyHead aw no way! Reuben Patrick is currently our front runner. I do worry a bit about the misspelling but not enough to put me off the name. I think it sounds so lovely when said out loud.

It's odd, if I had to pick written down it would be Rory, but based on the sounds I prefer Reuben 😊 (hopefully it will still be nice even when I'm screeching it across the park...!)

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DanceToTheMusicInMyHead · 03/02/2025 06:37

I have a Reuben Patrick so know what I'll suggest...! There are definitely more Reubens around than I thought there would be, and I have yet to meet a Rory. Reuben is constantly misspelt and it drives me a bit nuts, so definitely consider whether that will annoy you.

Firsttimebabymummy · 03/02/2025 06:32

Reuben

Lellamir · 03/02/2025 02:45

I like Rory, but I sometimes don't get my Rs quite right, so that's something to be aware of.

Reuben has become a lot more popular. I notice, because I have one. I'd only ever seen it spelled Reuben, before then. I hadn't heard of the sandwich, until someone mentioned it to him, about 15 years ago. He wasn't impressed that he was named after a meat sandwich, as he was vegan, by then!

marshmallowfinder · 03/02/2025 00:37

Can't bear the roar sound in Rory. Reuben is lovely.

Crispynoodle · 03/02/2025 00:33

I prefer Ruairi

mainecooncatonahottinroof · 03/02/2025 00:30

I love Reuben, dislike Rory!

LovelyBranches · 03/02/2025 00:28

I have a Reuben and he’s the only one in his school. Rory is lovely too but I obviously prefer Reuben.

Userxyd · 02/02/2025 22:19

Reuben Joseph is gorgeous!

Ravensperch · 02/02/2025 22:12

I like both a lot but have always loved Rory. I think it goes nicely with Patrick.

Anytimeisfine · 02/02/2025 22:06

LittleChicken11 · 01/02/2025 22:17

Love all of these. Are you Irish or wanting an Irish name? If so, could try Ruíbin?

I’m Irish and have never heard of Ruíbin before. It wouldn’t be pronounced the same as Reuben anyway.

MissHollyGolightly · 02/02/2025 21:59

Love Rory! So short and simple. Wish I’d thought of that. Less keen on Reuben, it’s a sandwich in the U.S. 😂

Itsabitcoldoutside · 02/02/2025 21:56

I love Rory, I've got one and he loves his name. He has a middle name Patrick too! I like Reuben too though but prefer Rory obviously.

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ano24 · 02/02/2025 19:01

Thank you @user1492757084, I do love Robin (and Robyn for a girl actually) but a close friend already has one!

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user1492757084 · 02/02/2025 12:58

Both are handsome names.
I prefer Reuben.

Do you like ..
Robin
Rohan
Royce

WhateverEh · 02/02/2025 01:15

Love Rory

theduchessofspork · 02/02/2025 01:14

I love Rory, and like Reuben a lot.

And they are both popular.

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ano24 · 01/02/2025 22:28

@LittleChicken11 not Irish no, but if we were that name does look lovely!

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LittleChicken11 · 01/02/2025 22:17

Love all of these. Are you Irish or wanting an Irish name? If so, could try Ruíbin?

Moreteaandchocolate · 01/02/2025 21:21

Both are great- Rory is my personal favourite.

Noidea2024 · 01/02/2025 20:27

I'd go Reuben personally. I know of two Rory's born in our smallish SE village in the past few months, and there are two at the smallish primary school. I only know of one Reuben.

muddyford · 01/02/2025 20:21

I love Reuben.

vdbfamily · 01/02/2025 20:18

I always wanted a Reuben but first son got a family name that all the males are called and other 2 were girls.

shoopshoopdedoo · 01/02/2025 20:16

Rory. Love it!

Reuben is nice, a bit fussy for my taste, but I know loads of little ones, and none over the age of about 5. That would put me off I think.

LightCameraBitchSmile · 01/02/2025 20:11

@ano24 no! North England but live down south - it's a pretty common sandwich I thought? I had one about a fortnight ago in Manchester. Maybe it's just me but you should get one, they're delicious 😂

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