Nate?

[TerrysNo3]

My previous thread was about DH not coming round to the only name I like for 2 day old DS ( and yes, he did watch me go through labour for the third time!!)... which is Xavier (my Dad's family is from Portugal)

So I've had a reluctant look around and I think I also like Nate. I really don't like Nathan though and not sure I want such a long name as Nathaniel as our 2 DC both have short names.

What do you think of it?

Thanks!

That's good .

I was going to say what a shame DH doesn't like Xavier. I'm not keen on Nate - although do like Nathaniel and Nathan.

Out of interest, how are you pronouncing Xavier - with a Z sound or with a H sound?

I like it. Reminds me of Nate from 6 Feet Under. Also love Nathaniel but not Nathan.

With a Z!

Nate is definitely a nn, I wouldn't use it as his full first name. Personally I like Nathaniel. I think Nate works fine for a kid/teenager/young man but not as well for a man in his 50s.

Love Xavier and Nate. Also love Nat.
Nat could be short for Jonathan.
Congratulations. Enjoy your boy.

Do you like Fabien? It's French like Xavier. Pronounced Fab not Fabe like the English Fabian.
I ask as I love it but can't use it, and I also love your other choices, and Fab is a very cool nn.

Love Xavier and Nate. Probably slightly prefer Nate, nice and classic. Perfect as a short name for Nathaniel. I like that Nate can be a nn but also works as 'proper' shorter name if he prefers it as he grows up.

Gabriel / Gabe would be another similar idea if you're looking for more ideas?

I like it as a nickname for Nathaniel but it's too American for me I'm afraid.

I don't hate it though but it is unusual for where I live in UK and I only know one but he is a Nathaniel

I have a Nathaniel, Nate or Nat as a nickname. Nate's a cool dude. Probably a surfer. The ladies like him.
(He's only 5 months old but it's true, he does charm the ladies..)

Longer names are good I think as they give the child the flexibility and a bit more choice as they get older about what they're called.
Saying that, I do find people call him Nathan when I tell them his full name and it annoys me.he didn't have a name for 5 weeks as we couldn't agree, we tried out a few and he's slowly growing into his name.

I love Nate. I am American though :) I only like it short for Nathan or Nathaniel, I have to say.

I hope you get Xavier since you love it!

Just seen that this thread has revived and I hate an unfinished thread! DH couldn't come round to Xavier and we were both a bit unsure about Nate although I still think it's nice.

In the end we found a name we both liked, think surname of Uptown Girl singer (who I love!).

Along with Noah, Nate is my joint most hated boys name. Nathaniel is nice enough in its entirety.

Great choice TerrysNo3! Congrats!

Oh that's nice Terry :)

I agree with FattyNinjaOwl. Enjoy the cuddles. My Nathan is 14 and does not want to cuddle his DM.