Michael for a brother to Joseph?

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TheWyldRover · 02/06/2026 17:17

We have a DS already called Joseph, we mainly call him Joey. We really like the name Michael nn Mikey for DS2, but when I told family they said it was dated. Wdyt of Michael for a brother for Joseph?.

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TomatoSandwiches · 02/06/2026 19:38

Reminds me of Michael Jackson and his father Joe.

Larrythecatforpm · 02/06/2026 19:36

Love it, it’s a really nice name. You don’t hear it much nowadays which is good.

Ipsevenenabibas · 02/06/2026 19:31

Love it, alot.

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TheWyldRover · 02/06/2026 19:30

I’m so glad you all agree, I thought exactly the same, it seems timeless and classic to me but I think my parents grew up with a lot of Michael’s so maybe it doesn’t sound as new as other names to them.

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ErinAoife · 02/06/2026 18:13

JustGiveMeReason · 02/06/2026 18:12

Everything @Calliopespa said.

Michael is a lovely, classic name, similar to Joseph, not of a particular time at all.
I really like it.

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JustGiveMeReason · 02/06/2026 18:12

Everything @Calliopespa said.

Michael is a lovely, classic name, similar to Joseph, not of a particular time at all.
I really like it.

Calliopespa · 02/06/2026 17:58

Well it hasn't been used much since when I was a girl when we had quite a few Michaels.

But to me it is classic and has been "on the shelf" waiting to garner attention again.

For me something truly "dated" pins you to particular era and isn't a name that has come in and out through the generations. Like Brenda.

It is a name that has been used for centuries and I rather like it. To be honest, Joseph was in a similar space a few years back, and is slowly coming back. I just think you are ahead of the curve!

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