Reuben or Jude for Elodie's brother?

[Chocolateporridge]

I thought I'd settled on Jude, but ds is due a week tomorrow and I'm having last minute doubts

Dh and I both like Jude too, I'm just a bit worried he'll get called Judy at school

What do you think sounds best?

[squoosh]

Congrats on your new arrival!

[YouAreBoring]

That's a lovely name. To be fair you couldn't go wrong with either name.

Congrats

[Chocolateporridge]

Well my ds was baby no name for two days but finally we went for Reuben Jude, as he just doesn't look like a Jude. Have had lots of lovely responses from friends to his name so I think it's a good choice.

Thanks for all your help.

[LuluBrush]

How exciting. . Hope everything goes brilliantly and that little Rueben/Jude/Random other name has a wonderful birthday.

[Chocolateporridge]

I have my c section tomorrow and I'm swinging more towards Jude but still not decided

[Chocolateporridge]

Well it seems to be pretty much a 50/50 split!

Thanks very much, you've been no help whatsoever

[petitdonkey]

I like both names but the only Reuben I know is always called Ruby or Rubes and the only Jude I know is only ever called Jude. (both lovely boys)

[LouMum14]

Jude is lovely and goes well with Elodie, which I love also. There is a Jude in my daughter's school and he doesn't get called Judy.

[tammytoby]

I prefer Reuben.

But if you love Jude, then go for it and definately don't worry about it being shortened to Judy - it would actually make it longer! Also, Reuben could just as likely end up as Ruby!

[Guin1]

Much prefer Jude.

[hatsybatsy]

Reuben

Just prefer it.

[WhereHas1999DissappearedToo]

I like both but prefer Jude.

[Glastokitty]

My 13 year old Jude has never been called Judy except by me and my husband when we are annoying him.

[CormoranStrike]

Reuben

[Marcipex]

I know a Jude called Judy throughout secondary. (Sorry, I know it isn't what you want to hear.)

[LardyDa]

I like both. I wouldn't worry which one goes best with Elodie, you should just choose the name you prefer.

[Squirm]

Reuben is weak and twee. And very on trend right now.

Jude is way better.

[GotToBeInItToWinIt]

Love Jude, Reuben is meh

[LadyHamiltonsPussy]

Plus the middle aged women thing

[LadyHamiltonsPussy]

I know siblings called Reuben and Elodie. Jude doesn't go as nicely with Elodie imo.

[LizzieMint]

I know lots of Judes and they are all middle-aged women so I'd go for Reuben on that basis!

[Glastokitty]

Jude I may be biased

[johendy]

I love Jude. Not keen on Reuben, never have been. Not sure why..

[squoosh]

I love Jude. Reuben doesn't do much for me although seems to have become hugely popular in the last 18 months or so.

[VainVulva]

Detest Reuben, its just a name I seem to irrationally hate. On the other hand I just adore Jude!