Does this first name work with our last name?

[OhMyGawsh]

Joel Hughes?

Thinking possibly Oliver for a middle name?

This is hypothetical at the moment as DH & I have never agreed on a boys name but luckily have 2 girls so it wasn't an issue. We are thinking about having a 3rd though so would love to find a name that works that we both like

Absolutely fine !

I think Joel works fine with Hughes. I wouldn't think twice reading or saying it out loud.

If Josh Hughes = shoes, then surely Joel Hughes = loos?

If Josh Hughes = shoes, then surely Joel Hughes = loos?

Not in my accent (Scottish) but I do live in England so is that how it sounds in an English accent? The "sh" runs into the "h" but the "l" doesn't seem to (in my accent anyway).

It's fine OP.

It’s completely fine

OP I feeeeel your pain! Our surname starts with H and it’s sooooo annoying! Joel, Lucas, lots of the names you’ve mentioned were on our list too. We have 2 boys. Boy 1’s name ends in S so the surname (if it was Hughes) sounds like Shoes, but the first name without the S isn’t a name itself so it’s not too much of a problem. Whereas Lucas/Luca is more of a problem.

Just waffling but god it’s annoying!

Nicholas Hughes?
William Hughes?
Henry Hughes?

Sorry not very inspired suggestions!

Sorry, to get back to your question. I actually think Joel Hughes sounds fine! I think a 2-syllable first name with your 1-syllable second would be better.

I think it’s fine and you’re overthinking things a bit.

Names that end in S are fine too.

James Hughes
Thomas Hughes

Some other suggestions:

Benjamin Hughes
David Hughes
Oscar Hughes
Christopher Hughes
William Hughes

You're over thinking it. Joel Hughes is absolutely fine.

No to Joel. It does sound like dole queues as the other op said.
Joseph
Josiah

or what about John or Jonathan.

Joel Hughes is absolutely fine! Great name! I think there are soooo many name combinations that people could 'criticise' - for pronounciation, or what the initials spell, or what because they remind them of someone on telly!! Honestly, it is a great name and I bet it doesnt even cross anyone elses mind!

It's okay, but I think Oliver Hughes works better.

We have a soft H last name also and funnily enough I've been sitting wondering about Joel as I really like it. I did decide I wasn't sure if it ran into the H too much though.