HELP

[angelabayan]

Hello all,
I'm having a boy in November, and husband and I are at a loss as to what to call him. He wants Richard, I want Stephen. Which one do you all prefer? Thanks so much!

Congratulations! Due November here too.

Would you both be happy with either? If so pick out of a hat? They are both nice normal names and I can't see you going wrong with either. In this house I definitely get the deciding vote as ad my OH puts it I've done all the hard work to get baby here! I'd pull that card if you are set on your name x

Not Richard - I think it's quite boring and old-manly but not in a cool way. Also there's a chance that when kids get wind of the fact that 'Dick' is a nickname for Richard, he might have a hard time

I think Stephen gets my vote (although he may end up being called Steve, which is dated in a not very good way).

I like Stephen of the two, although I do know a 7 year old Richard, which sounds so unusual (and nice) to hear when all his peers are Archie, Noah, Mason etc

Both Richard and Stephen make a refreshing change to all the Archies, Alfies, Noahs etc Great strong names!

I like Stephen the best.

Stephen, much nicer and well due a come back.

Both are nice and will probably sound exotic in a class full of Arlos and Leo's.
I don't like Ricky/Rich/Ritchie so I've probably choose Stephen (Stevie is quite sweet), though there might be more creative nickname alternatives.

I like Stephen best, not keen on Steve but the i know an adult Stephen who always goes by Stephen so I think its possible. Ste is also quite nice

I don't know any little Stephen's or Richards but I do know a newborn Richie. Can't say I'm a fan

I prefer Stephen. I knew a Richard at school that was teased with the name 'Dick' x

Richard. Stephen is so boring.

I prefer Stephen

Richard, not keen on Stephen.

Both aren't my taste and are very dated imo. Is there anything you like? If not I'd say Stephen at a push.

Both are nice strong names. I think I prefer Richard.

Lol at Richard and Stephen sounding exotic 😂

I understand your point.. But I bet a lot of the kids have a Dad or Uncle called Richard or Stephen... Or both. Exotic is a push!

I like Richard. I'd call him Rich though so depends if you're happy for people to shorten it. Likewise Steve

I like Richard. I'd call him Rich though

What's wrong with calling him Richard?

Rich sounds strange as a name, like poor.

@Sunflower321 Rich is a really common nickname for Richard. Most Richards I've met get called Rich

I prefer Stephen

I like both. How about a name with a similar classic style like Philip, Michael, Martin, Alan, Mark, Peter etc?

Richard. Great name. It was on my shortlist.

I like them both. Slightly prefer Stephen.

Both good, strong classic names. I prefer Stephen.

Stephen