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Do you know any Joseph's who aren't Joe???

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Tollygunge · 20/02/2016 09:12

Just that really. I adore the name Joseph but hate it's abbreviated form. Joseph is (for me) one of the purest biblical names and Joe is just a bit... Meh. Can I risk naming a child Joseph or is it inevitable he will be a Joe?

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Mynd · 21/02/2016 15:13

I know a 4 year old Joseph who is Jobo in class.

Niceteeth · 21/02/2016 15:19

Yes, but he's Peruvian.

DixieNormas · 21/02/2016 16:12

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Sallyhasleftthebuilding · 21/02/2016 16:32

I like Joe and Joey - friendly

MyBoysRockMyWorld · 21/02/2016 17:38

They're just suggestions. I don't particularly like Nigel but Op might like it. She is looking for names that can't be changed.

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Tollygunge · 21/02/2016 20:10

Thanks all! Have to say, I'm not a fan of Nigel as it makes me think of either Farage or Nigel from Eastenders. Haven't met many baby Nigel's round these parts.

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wispaxmas · 22/02/2016 20:19

Sepp Blatter? Grin

WindsOfTremorrah · 22/02/2016 20:55

I love Clement.

unicornthong · 23/02/2016 10:34

Aaron is one of my favourite names EVER. Pronounced Arron though, not Aeron.

Jonah is much nicer than Joseph imo.

All the name Joseph conjures up for me is a bearded man in a lairy coat.

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