Reuben

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DH is convinced this is the name for us. It was his great uncle's name and he really admired his great uncle.

I used to love it but now I'm having doubts. Is it too popular? Too American? Too feminine when shortened? Too religious?

What do people think?

Love Reuben.

I don't think it is too popular, American, religious or anything. I think it is a very nice name, well known but not over used, and that your DH has a good reason or wanting to use it.

I know two young ones - Benny and Roo. I also had a Reuben bf a long, long time ago, so I am a bit biased. Although I seem to remember he was Ruben.

Cold Comfort Farm!

Alternatives are Seth, Micah or Ada for a girl. Also Flora.

Watch out for the Woodshed.

I just googled Reuben from Cold Comfort Farm Ophelia. I'm not sure that's a great association!

Lovely classic name. I don't think of out as american at all.

Lovely name, I only know 2 and they are absolute sweethearts.

Love it! It's what our ds, due early feb, will be called.

All positive responses so far. DH is pleased!

I love the name

Lovely name, its my ds2's middle name.

Love it, wanted it for DS2 but vetoed by DH because we also have an "R" surname and "the poor child might have a lisp" (??)

I know two - both lovely. I think it's a great name.

Lovely. Only known one but he was great.

Love it. Sadly wouldn't work with our surname.

I don't like it. I would assume a Reuben had very religious parents. Or lived on a farm in the American mid-west.

Great name!

Gorgeous strong name. It's an old testament name, so a classic, but not overused. I am biased

I have one! I love it, it's always been one of my favourite names. I'm not religious, despite him and his twin having biblical names. I've met a couple of others, but he's the only one in his school. I call him Roo or Rooly, but so far none of his friends shorten it.