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Gabriel or Saul?

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numberthree · 07/01/2009 16:27

What do you prefer? Already have a Leo.. any thoughts appreciated! Thanks

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MrsMerryHenry · 08/01/2009 13:40

Gabriel rocks

Great name choices, girly!

devonsmummy · 08/01/2009 13:39

prefer Saul.
there's a Saul at DS's playgroup and he is a lovely little boy.

gegs73 · 08/01/2009 13:03

Saul is a great name. Wish I'd of thought of that one for DS2. Don't like Gabriel as its abit girly sounding for my liking and I'm not sure how well it would go down in the playground!

NotSoRampantRabbit · 08/01/2009 13:01

Thanks

pgwithnumber3 · 08/01/2009 12:56

Ratbunny, have you come across anyone in real life who has not liked it and told you? We had quite a few from people when we mentioned we liked it.

migolapland · 08/01/2009 12:52

I like Saul but prefer Gabriel

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LoveMyLapTop · 08/01/2009 10:58

LIke both but Saul is better imo, esp for a grown up!

pgwithnumber3 · 08/01/2009 10:56

I had Gabriel and Saul as my two names when I was pregnant with DD2 (didn't know the sex), Saul was because my lovely brother is Paul and Gabriel because I like it.

What I find with Saul is that it is a MAN's name more than a child's iyswim? But all boys grow into men so maybe you are better going for name that is very mannish. With Gabriel I find it a bit more of a childish name.

I like both, I doubt Saul is everyone's cup of tea but I like it because it is different and a strong name.

saulsmum · 08/01/2009 10:51

Obviously I am biased but if you do choose Saul be prepared to have the following conversation forevermore:

What's his name?
Saul
Eh? Paul?
No, Saul.
Sol?
No, Saul. S. A. U. L

And then there was the daft woman recently who said 'Saul? Never heard that before. Is it new or did you make it up?'

Springflower · 07/01/2009 22:44

Saul for me

Bluestocking · 07/01/2009 21:30

I love both. DS is Gabriel but Saul was on our shortlist too. When he appeared, he just looked more Gabriel-ish. Wait and see what your LO looks like!

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numberthree · 07/01/2009 21:26

Thanks for all your replies, seems to be about equal! Lovely comments on Leo's name, we also have an Eliza... At least we're down to the final two boys names now, has only taken 8 months!!

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bluebump · 07/01/2009 20:36

I like Saul, and Rudi that someone mentioned although not on your list!

MrsMattie · 07/01/2009 19:49

Both gorgeous names, but I prefer Saul by a whisker. I had this on my list (Leo is also lovely - you have good taste).

LiffeyMummyPig · 07/01/2009 19:48

Saul! I love Saul. I'd love to meet a baby Saul. I really like Leo too btw, that'd be a lovely combo of names.. Saul matches Leo better imo.

Saul is old testament, and Gabriel is new. This is not a big deal, just explaining why I think Leo and Saul being more equal in length sound like brothers.

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MuchLessTiredNow · 07/01/2009 19:10

don't like either, tbh - Rudi is lovely, although my boys would hav a field day with it in the playground.

MorocconOil · 07/01/2009 19:05

Gabriel

mogwai · 07/01/2009 19:00

Gabriel

wotulookinat · 07/01/2009 18:54

I love both names, but if I had to choose, I would go for Saul. Great names, as is Leo.

Lotster · 07/01/2009 18:48

Oh I love the name Gabriel.

treacletart · 07/01/2009 18:36

I vote for Gabriel

janeite · 07/01/2009 18:34

I really dislike the name Seth. It makes me think of Hillbillies sucking on straw for some reason. Sorry!