Active discussions

Help end medical misogyny. Sign our petition.

Help end medical misogyny.
Sign our petition.

Sign the petition

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Joshua Noah??

19 replies

justhayley · 20/03/2012 14:18

Hiya had a name come to me rather strangely in a dream last night lol

What do you think of Joshua Noah Higgins?

There's something about it I really like but not sure if having the same sound at the end of both names works?

Opinions please,........

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
nizlopi · 20/03/2012 14:49

I like both names on their own, but together I personally don't think they flow very well

Nagoo · 20/03/2012 14:57

one or the other.

IMHO :)

birdofthenorth · 20/03/2012 14:59

I like it.

EllenParsons · 20/03/2012 15:02

Both great names, especially Joshua which I haven't been hearing around as much lately. I think it sounds fresher than Noah.

As a full name I'm not sure it really flows because they have the same ending sound, but the combo isn't awful or anything.

VegimalStyle · 20/03/2012 15:04

Doesn't flow. Something like Joshua James flows better IMO.

FilterCoffee · 20/03/2012 15:07

I'm afraid I think you're right about having the same sound at the end of both names - don't think they go well together for this reason.

How about

James Noah, Jacob Noah, Jeremiah Luke, Joshua Henry, Joshua Matthew?

squoosh · 20/03/2012 15:21

That's a whole lotta Old Testament

nizlopi · 20/03/2012 15:40

squoosh depends which Joshua she's going for. Could just be a whole lotta Bible ;)

PomBearAtTheGatesOfDawn · 20/03/2012 16:09

Joshua Nehemiah flows a bit better than Noah if you want the Biblical N.
Joshua Samuel, Joshua Solomon, Joshua Ezekiel, Joshua Nathaniel?

VegimalStyle · 20/03/2012 16:16

Joshua Nebuchadnezzar?

Kardashingkym · 20/03/2012 20:17

I have a Joshua Noah so am a bit biased but I think it's a fab combo!

Original poster
justhayley · 20/03/2012 20:36

Thanks for your opinions - lol I actually didn't think if it as being so biblical, oh well might come in handy if I want him in a church school lol.

OP posts:
CaoNiMa · 22/03/2012 05:26

Two of the most over-used names in recent history. Do your son a favour by giving him a name that will make him think you actually put some thought and effort into choosing it.

NagoosBeenCleaningWindows · 22/03/2012 08:10

Bad day CaoNiMa? Wink

abbypumpkin · 22/03/2012 10:11

They do have a similar ending but I don't think it sounds bad. I think havnig different number of syllables in each makes it work fine. Bare in mind that you're rarely going to use both together anyway. I think it's a lovely combination. I love the name Joshua and although it is in the top ten I personally wouldn't let that put me off. People always say that they don't want their kid to be one of several in their class but they're only at school for a short period of their life span and I doubt he'll go to work and have to wear a name badge saying 'Joshua X'!

Original poster
justhayley · 08/04/2012 14:32

Thank u. I'm now 37 weeks and still love it, it's my current front runner. I don't mind if a name is top 10 just means lots of people will like it Grin

OP posts:
creativepebble · 08/04/2012 21:03

I know 2 Noahs born in the last 4 months... Not that it should make any difference

everlong · 08/04/2012 21:10

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

GilbertandGeorge · 08/04/2012 21:14

Too vowelly & similar, imo.

Both nice names on their own though.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread