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Which name do you prefer from my list? DS due v soon!

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Pinkflipflop · 25/01/2013 16:45

First name definitely Reuben, but which of these as a middle- dh and I can't decide and I don't want to discuss it with anyone else in RL! Please add any suitable alternative suggestions for us!

Reuben Jude
Reuben Arthur
Reuben Spencer
Reuben George
Reuben Isaac

Am sure there are so many more nice middle names but this gives you an idea of what we like!

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Chislemum · 25/01/2013 16:50

What letter does the last name start with? E.g. Reuben Arthur Thomson = RAT... child will not forgive that...

Pinkflipflop · 25/01/2013 16:52

Last name starts with a C; it never occurred to me to think about initials! Thanks for that

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Allalonenow · 25/01/2013 16:53

Reuben Isaac rocks.

diamondee · 25/01/2013 16:55

I like Arthur, what about William?

HoratiaWinwood · 25/01/2013 16:57

Reuben Jude is a bit rhymey.

I am surprising myself by liking Spencer best.

Good luck with Reuben's imminent arrival.

amazingmumof6 · 25/01/2013 17:03

Reuben Isaac - I love Bible names! DS5 is Isaac, so I'll definitely vote for that 1st!Smile

We have a nephew who is Reuben Jonathan, he 's a great kid, very smart!

other ideas:

Reuben Samuel
Reuben Aaron

Reuben Joshua
Reuben Daniel

Reuben Thomas
Reuben James

Reuben Matthew
Reuben Timothy

Reuben Elias
Reuben Jacob

all of these are in our family either as first or middle names, so well used and well loved!

Reuben Jonah
Reuben Emanuel
Reuben Titus
Reuben Malachi

Chislemum · 25/01/2013 17:33

RAC.... Reuben Arthur C.

I like Reuben Spencer.. is Spencer a family name you are passing on? I like the idea of using names that are in the family already too. All the best for the birth!

Tommy · 25/01/2013 17:35

out of your list I like Reuben George - surprisingly as I don't really like George ..... Confused

Sasparillo · 25/01/2013 18:03

Reuben George x

IrnBruTheNoo · 25/01/2013 19:48

Reuben James

Mellymog · 25/01/2013 20:08

i like Reuben Jude

ImKateandsoismywife · 25/01/2013 20:25

Jude or George Smile

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/01/2013 20:41

Jude Isaac or Isaac Jude

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 25/01/2013 20:42

Not overfond of Reuben, sorry - but it is way better than Spencer.

CaseyShraeger · 25/01/2013 20:47

How many syllables is your last name, and which syllable has the stress on it?

Boomeringue · 25/01/2013 20:49

Isaac

thegreylady · 25/01/2013 20:52

I like Reuben George best

ToomuchWaternotWine · 25/01/2013 20:55

Reuben Isaac is my favourite but I like them all except spencer. Best wishes for the safe and happy arrival of little Reuben soon!

Nat38 · 25/01/2013 20:55

Reuben Spencer is my favourite from your choice, sorry can`t think of my own choice!! [bwink]
Have defo fell off the wagon tonight![bblush][bwink][bgrin]

HorraceTheOtter · 25/01/2013 20:57

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DessieLou · 25/01/2013 22:31

Our yet to be conceived DS has been named Reuben for the last 5 years! It's a family name & I adore it. A little miffed that it seems to be getting quite popular on here lately tbh! Of your list I prefer George closely followed by Isaac. Our DS will be Reuben William after his dad. DD is only 8 weeks old so may be some time before he arrives! Good luck and congratulations. :-)

Blackqueen · 26/01/2013 11:38

Don't want to throw a spanner in the works but my brother's first name begins with R and surname with C and he was nicknamed RC all through school which quickly became 'arsey' and caused a fair bit of upset. Also my bil's initials are W.C so do think very carefully about initials!

ThedementedPenguin · 26/01/2013 11:46

Honestly I disagree about initials. Nobody cares what initials you have. Maybe it's just where I'm from but seriously nobody cared.

My initials are R A M. So ram like a sheep or i.t. Seriously I think sometimes people over think this. I like Isaac.

AnAirOfHope · 26/01/2013 11:46

Isaac Elias is my fav Blush

IrnBruTheNoo · 26/01/2013 12:05

DH's initials are TB. I always tease him about it, that his parents obviously weren't thinking straight after he was born!