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Matthew/ Zachary

25 replies

mondler · 12/05/2018 17:02

Hi guys,

How many little Matthews or Zacharys do you know under 5? Just trying to gauge.

Thanks!

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Pebblespony · 12/05/2018 17:04

None. Of either.

condepetie · 12/05/2018 17:09

Two Zacharys, no Matthews

Sophronia · 12/05/2018 17:47

None of either.

MikeUniformMike · 12/05/2018 19:33

I like both very much and like Matt and Zac too. I'd go for Matthew Zachary as Zac is getting very popular whereas Matthew won't date.

DramaAlpaca · 12/05/2018 19:36

None of either.

Nice names, especially Matthew.

Proudmummy2MA · 12/05/2018 19:38

I have a 4 year old Matthew. He was the only Matthew in the baby/toddler groups we went to, is the only one in his reception year at school, and I don't know any others.

I know 2 little boys called Zachary and one Zac aged 5 or under (and several others who are under 10)

caringiscreepy · 12/05/2018 19:38

One Matthew no Zacharys

AnyaMoondial · 12/05/2018 19:38

No Matthews, 2 Zacs.

Matthew is a fantastic name.

badg3r · 12/05/2018 20:21

One Matthew. It's a cracking name.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 12/05/2018 20:26

1 Zachary (Zach).

0 Matthew

twilightcafe · 12/05/2018 20:27

I've one come across one child called Matthew. 😍

redmini4 · 12/05/2018 20:40

I know older boys called Matthew but no younger ones for either name. Personally I prefer Zachary.

neversleepagain · 12/05/2018 20:44

I know a 4 year old Zachary and a 2 year old Matthew.

Joeybee · 12/05/2018 22:45

0 Matthews
1 Zachary

buttercup54321 · 12/05/2018 23:45

No little Matthews. 2 little zacharys.
Love Matthew.

mondler · 13/05/2018 11:48

Thanks guys- its really interesting! I'm feeling the love for Matthew (DP will be very pleased) Grin

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yikesanotherbooboo · 13/05/2018 12:09

None ; but lots of both aged 13-25

Mollie85 · 13/05/2018 12:45

Matthew is perfection :)

chezmk1988 · 13/05/2018 12:47

1 Matthew and 0 zacharys

YerAuntFanny · 13/05/2018 12:50

3 Matthew's and 1 Zachary (+2 Zack's but I don't know if they're short form)

I love the name Matthew.

MrsCD67 · 16/05/2018 19:24

2 Zacs under two!

crunchtime · 16/05/2018 19:27

I don't know any little Matthew or Zachary s.
However I have a 14 year old Matthew and he has 4 friends at school all called Matthew. However everyone calls them all Matt. So there is Matt just, Matt l etc
I don't like matt and insist on Matthew at home! Just something to bear in mind!

MrsCD67 · 17/05/2018 10:47

I know of 5 Matthews aged 18/19 through my DS but none under 5
The last two babies born in my family are called Zac

PandaCat · 17/05/2018 12:14

None!

gryffen · 17/05/2018 12:29

We chose Zachary James as our sons name who's due in August.

I don't know any Zachary but know a few Matthews.

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