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Final list of three names for a boy. Help!

103 replies

Greenhouseonthehill · 03/04/2018 16:20

I posted about this a few weeks back, my choice was between Sebastian and Jasper, with my DH having rejected Gabriel. Anyway now he’s decided he likes Gabriel meaning I’m trying to choose between those three and I’m pretty split to be honest.
I got a fair few comments about the names being wet; those sort of comments not a problem, just choose your favourite (least hated) and why if you know!

Sebastian
Jasper
Gabriel.

Thanks.

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BHillary · 03/04/2018 20:53

Love Gabriel

mintich · 03/04/2018 20:55

Jasper then Sebastian

greenlizard · 03/04/2018 20:55

Gabriel 100%...love it. Shorten to Gabe.

Smoliver · 03/04/2018 20:59

Sebastian gets my vote, although I'm slightly biased as I have a relative with this name. We all call him Seb or Sebby, it really suits him. Smile

MollyHuaCha · 03/04/2018 20:59
  1. Sebastian - lovely name
  2. Gabriel - love it too

Not keen on Jasper (sorry).

flybabyfly · 03/04/2018 21:01

Gabriel nn Gabe is lovely.

JaimeLannister · 03/04/2018 21:05

Sebastian gets my vote but Jasper is a close second.

ShootingQuadrantids · 03/04/2018 21:23

Jasper

FinnegansCake · 03/04/2018 21:23

Sebastian. It’s been my favourite name since I was a teenager. It’s a very strong, masculine sort of name.
I also like Jasper, and that is what I named my cat. Perfect for a puss, but a bit foppish for a man.
Gabriel - I neither like nor dislike it. I would hate it to be shortened to Gabe.

DarkRoomDarren · 03/04/2018 21:24

Gabriel is my favourite. Love it! Couldn’t convince my dh to love it though. Therefore you must use it for me - these are my orders Wink!

Savvyandchips · 03/04/2018 21:29

Gabriel. It's a fab name! My dh was having none of it though

BalloonDinosaur · 03/04/2018 21:41

Sebastian is my favourite, Jasper 2nd. Not a fan of Gabriel

Sophronia · 03/04/2018 21:42

Jasper

chezmk1988 · 03/04/2018 21:43

Gabriel all the way

MyNameIsAlexDrake · 04/04/2018 00:29

Gabriel then Sebastian for me.

Not keen on Jasper at all.

Tropicana123 · 04/04/2018 00:35

Jasper is my fav

aRespectableBureaudeChange · 04/04/2018 00:50

Gabriel for me.
Jasper is too Court jester IMO. Really don't like Sebastian for lots of reasons.

MinisterforCheekyFuckery · 04/04/2018 08:01

I love Gabriel and Sebastian. I think of Jasper as a dog's name though, sorry.

LastDrWho · 04/04/2018 08:14

I'm not sure if it's just me but I find Gabriel difficult to pronounce.... maybe because I've never know /met one. I instinctively say Gabrielle.... Confused more of a reflection on me perhaps and my 90's childhood!

I love Sebastian and haven't met any before.

I know 2 baby Jaspers. I like it and it suits them but seems it's becoming more popular.

DarkRoomDarren · 04/04/2018 08:20

Grin @DrWho

I remember Gabrielle too! I used to have her album.

I think a lot of people will know how to pronounce Gabriel due to the angel Gabriel in the Christmas story.

CPtart · 04/04/2018 08:22

Sebastian. Gabriel is rather effeminate to my ears, as is Jasper tbh.

MammieBear · 04/04/2018 08:23

Sebastian - as it gives numerous nicknames for him when he's older, and it sounds strong.
Gabriel - lovely name would be first.
Jasper - prefer Gaspar myself it's stronger sounding and less "cat"

MumOfTwoMasterOfNone · 04/04/2018 08:25

I think of a dog when I hear Jasper. Not keen on Gabriel but really like Sebastian Smile
As I always say though, I wouldn't listen to the opinions of others. Someone told me they hated my name choice before I had DD. That's good. I also hated hers Grin

Greenhouseonthehill · 04/04/2018 08:37

Gabriel winning by a mile now!
Thanks everyone, in all honestly I still don’t know, but I’ve got a few weeks left and at least I’ve got some names I actually like! Might have to put them in a hat...

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TatianaLarina · 04/04/2018 08:40

Wait til you meet him to make the final decision.

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