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Daniel, what do you think?

23 replies

Julenelle · 21/03/2011 11:27

I don't often hear the name any more.

I was born in the mid-seventies and know quite a few (mainly called Dan) in adulthood.

We are thinking of this as a name, as it's the only one we agree on but I'm still undecided, can you convince me?

My surname is one syllable, and quite a common name.

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JillyWillyPops · 21/03/2011 11:31

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! My 9 month old is called Daniel. We also have a one syllable surname and feel it flows very well.

pickledsiblings · 21/03/2011 11:32

Lovely name but unfortunately we didn't get to use it Sad.

PepsiPopcorn · 21/03/2011 11:41

I like it.

StealthPolarBear · 21/03/2011 11:44

absolutely love it
has always been my favourite boy name
would have called DS it but my DH is called Daniel!

paddingtonbear1 · 21/03/2011 11:45

I think it's a lovely name. It's my dh's name so I may be biased :)

LibraMoon · 21/03/2011 11:51

I don't think it's uncommon, it's still in or around the top ten lists.

I still quite like it though, is slightly bland but nice enough.

franke · 21/03/2011 11:52

I've always liked it, but didn't use it because dh not keen.

BarbieLovesKen · 21/03/2011 12:17

I've always loved this name. Its gorgeous. The fact that its number 5 in charts here (Ireland) is putting me off a little for this current bump.

rachel234 · 21/03/2011 12:40

I don't like it personally, just not my taste.

pirateparty · 21/03/2011 12:45

I know three baby Daniels. When I first heard it I thought it was unusual for a baby, but actually has grown on me and I think it's lovely. I had some lovely friends called Dan when growing up. Don't like nn Danny though.

NoWayNoHow · 21/03/2011 12:45

It's a lovely name - really, really strong and would go very well with the one syllable surname.

Northernrose · 21/03/2011 12:59

Love this name! And despite it being popular in the name charts and knowing loads of wee kids/babies I only know one Daniel. Fantastic strong boys name, would be one of our top choices if dc2 turns out to be a boy!

LetThereBeRock · 21/03/2011 13:01

I love it. I hate the nicknames,but I'd still use it.

mopsyflopsy · 21/03/2011 13:30

I wouldn't choose it personally and I'm not keen on Dan or Danny.

barmbrack · 21/03/2011 13:33

Sorry, I don't like it either. To me it is weedy.

dinkystinky · 21/03/2011 13:36

Love it - my DS2 has the name. We call him Danny which sutis him down to the ground - he is a very cheeky little man.

flopsy1974 · 21/03/2011 13:40

A really nice name and was a contender for DD had she been a boy. To say it tends to be around the top ten names i have only heard of it once among young children in my local area. Daniel is one of those timeless classic names that you can't go far wrong with.

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Greenwing · 22/03/2011 00:03

Lovely name. Meant to be very popular but I only know 1 child under 11 with this name.
Daniel in the lion's den is a great namesake and role model!

Onion1968 · 22/03/2011 21:05

I love the name Daniel. Classy.

PrincessScrumpy · 22/03/2011 21:39

I know a baby called Danny (will probably be Daniel when older). I wouldn't choose it but I do like it.

TysonNobdie86 · 22/03/2011 21:44

My little brother is Daniel. As a baby he was Danny till about 6, Now at 14 he is Dan.
Its a lovely name, I chose it for him Grin

usualsuspect · 22/03/2011 21:46

I like it

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