Opinions on the name Moses?

SanctuarySpaDay · 2026-01-19T08:40:21+00:00

Hey what does everyone think of Moses? Last name begins with a Y. I think my only issue is I’m not sure on the NN Moe 🤣 But I don’t know if my love for the full name outweighs that Also on the shortlist: - Isaac - Jude - Miles - Archer

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loislovesstewie · 23/01/2026 17:36

TamarindCottage · 23/01/2026 17:33

Her mother, Blythe Danner is Christian and didn’t convert to Judaism. Bruce Paltrow is indeed Jewish. Judaism is carried through the female line

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As I understand it she converted but Reform Judaism does consider having a Jewish father to make the child Jewish.

KilkennyCats · 23/01/2026 17:34

Hotchocolateandmarsh · 19/01/2026 08:42

Honestly I would think you are very religious, it’s a couple of levels lower than calling your kid Jesus IMO

Yep.

TamarindCottage · 23/01/2026 17:33

loislovesstewie · 23/01/2026 17:25

Well Gwyneth is Jewish, so it makes sense.

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Her mother, Blythe Danner is Christian and didn’t convert to Judaism. Bruce Paltrow is indeed Jewish. Judaism is carried through the female line

loislovesstewie · 23/01/2026 17:25

TamarindCottage · 20/01/2026 07:38

If it’s good enough for the Paltrow Martin’s …

Well Gwyneth is Jewish, so it makes sense.

Idontknowhatnametochoose · 23/01/2026 17:21

loislovesstewie · 23/01/2026 17:15

I would say that, generally speaking, calling a child John, Matthew, Peter, Mary, Ruth etc isn't quite the same as calling them Abraham or Moses for example. Those 2 tend to be found mostly in very religious families and more often Jewish families, so it does seem somewhat different. I think I'm correct when I say that the Puritans popularised Old Testament names for Christians. Probably due to wanting to be different to Catholicism. ( I'm sure my family were just being bloody awkward)

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Giggling at the though of an Abraham in nursery or y1 for example. Or perhaps worse, starting secondary school.

loislovesstewie · 23/01/2026 17:15

gerispringer · 23/01/2026 17:04

Loads of boy’s names are biblical, I’m not sure why that in itself would put people off - the bible is part of western culture whether you are religious or not.

I would say that, generally speaking, calling a child John, Matthew, Peter, Mary, Ruth etc isn't quite the same as calling them Abraham or Moses for example. Those 2 tend to be found mostly in very religious families and more often Jewish families, so it does seem somewhat different. I think I'm correct when I say that the Puritans popularised Old Testament names for Christians. Probably due to wanting to be different to Catholicism. ( I'm sure my family were just being bloody awkward)

gerispringer · 23/01/2026 17:04

Loads of boy’s names are biblical, I’m not sure why that in itself would put people off - the bible is part of western culture whether you are religious or not.

Freysimo · 23/01/2026 16:52

My tortoise is called Moses. Lovely name.

SleafordSods · 23/01/2026 16:51

DuchessOfNarcissex · 23/01/2026 16:43

@SleafordSods , Well you would have probably said that about Winston a decade ago but it’s getting more popular all of the time. Is it? Baby name explorer

It is around here. Appreciate that might not be a national trend.

DuchessOfNarcissex · 23/01/2026 16:43

@SleafordSods , Well you would have probably said that about Winston a decade ago but it’s getting more popular all of the time. Is it? Baby name explorer

SleafordSods · 23/01/2026 16:36

deadtomeandyou · 23/01/2026 09:59

Ambrose is another name I hear fairly regularly, almost exclusively referring to older / elderly African Caribbean men. It would sound strange on a child who is not from that community (in my humble opinion)

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Well you would have probably said that about Winston a decade ago but it’s getting more popular all of the time.

There is a tombstone for an Ambrose in our local churchyard from about 1850. Admittedly they could have been black but given the current demographic and location it seems unlikely. I think some parents in the 19th Century just chose more interesting names

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loislovesstewie · 23/01/2026 16:15

mathanxiety · 21/01/2026 03:00

I don't get churchy/ religious vibes from Moses at all.

I'd call it rocker/ surfer dude, and in the same category as Levi, Seth, Ethan, and Eli.

I like Isaac and Miles from your list too.

Sorry to have to inform you but apart from. Miles they are all very Old Testament names. Very Hebrew.

deadtomeandyou · 23/01/2026 09:59

SleafordSods · 23/01/2026 08:43

I like it although it was probably more popular in Victorian times. Not sure on Mo though as it always makes me think of Mo Szyslak.

How about Ambrose?

Ambrose is another name I hear fairly regularly, almost exclusively referring to older / elderly African Caribbean men. It would sound strange on a child who is not from that community (in my humble opinion)

SleafordSods · 23/01/2026 08:43

I like it although it was probably more popular in Victorian times. Not sure on Mo though as it always makes me think of Mo Szyslak.

How about Ambrose?

Kumquatzest · 23/01/2026 08:38

To be fair, 15 year ago I would have considered Noah a religious name too, because back then it was rarely used in my community. Not anymore, because it's so so popular. Maybe Moses will go the same way if enough people use it.

dogsarebetterthanppl · 23/01/2026 02:53

TikTokker · 22/01/2026 06:09

I love it. I’m surprised people are saying it’s very religious but they like Jude and Noah…

but jude and noah are popular names, moses isn't afaik, therefore the religious/biblical connotations are stronger.

loislovesstewie · 22/01/2026 06:14

Only if you are religious. My very non conformist family were in the habit of giving Old Testament names to children precisely because they were non conformist. It was the tradition in the rather extreme non conformist chapel they belonged to. The best of your choices is Jude.

TikTokker · 22/01/2026 06:09

I love it. I’m surprised people are saying it’s very religious but they like Jude and Noah…

Zanatdy · 22/01/2026 06:07

deadtomeandyou · 19/01/2026 09:20

I’d be surprised to meet a white British child called Moses. I meet people called Moses not infrequently and they are usually middle aged or elderly African Caribbean men. It doesn’t really fit with the other names on your list.
My favourite is Isaac, the other biblical name that you like. It’s a name that I think suits someone from childhood into adulthood. Zack and Izzy are nice nicknames, too.

I was going to say the same. I have met a couple but they were African Caribbean men (and older as you say).

Anotheranonymousname · 22/01/2026 02:07

Moses is a super name! It's not overused and in the 20+ years I've been teaching in London, I have only taught one Moses. I have taught a couple of boys named Musa and one named Moisés, the Arabic and Spanish versions of the name.

mathanxiety · 22/01/2026 01:54

Woodfiresareamazing · 21/01/2026 03:19

Honestly? Hate it, both just as a name, and because it sounds very religious.

Jude is my favourite from those you list.

Jude is from the Bible too...

Ketzele · 21/01/2026 23:12

I love it

bridgetreilly · 21/01/2026 22:23

I think it’s great. A Jewish.boy would be more likely to be Moshe than Moses. Nickname could be Mo rather than Moe. Which obviously sounds the same but looks more contemporary for some reason,

SorryNotSorry00 · 21/01/2026 03:49

Moses is a lovely name and is original without being ridiculous or made up.

Woodfiresareamazing · 21/01/2026 03:19

Honestly? Hate it, both just as a name, and because it sounds very religious.

Jude is my favourite from those you list.