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Joel?

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Bikinginsummer · 28/01/2019 14:48

What are your thoughts about the name Joel for a boy. I really like it! but don't see it being used much and wanted to get ppl's thoughts. Is it dated?!
Thanks

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Justgivemesomepeace · 28/01/2019 14:48

I like it a lot

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Bikinginsummer · 28/01/2019 14:52

Thanks for the feedback :)

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TenaciousP · 28/01/2019 14:55

I knew a lovely Joel, so I love the name!

AuntieStella · 28/01/2019 14:57

I think it's a lovely name

Pastaagain78 · 28/01/2019 14:58

I have a DS3 Joel. I like it!

DiddyLongLegs · 28/01/2019 14:59

Ah that's a lovely name - unusual these days in a good way

MrsJDornan · 28/01/2019 14:59

Love it Smile

Coffeewithmyoxyg3n · 28/01/2019 15:00

A family member just named their baby Joel, I love it. Cute and different but not trying to be unique (and a real name!)

jackstini · 28/01/2019 15:04

Love it. Know 2 Joels age 13 & 18 and they are both lovely too

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Bikinginsummer · 28/01/2019 15:10

Oh what great feedback! thanks everyone :) So helpful.

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SallyWD · 28/01/2019 16:00

Really love it

DramaAlpaca · 28/01/2019 16:02

I like it very much.

finallychangedmyusername · 28/01/2019 18:21

Lovely name. It was one of my possible choices for DS2.

MrsMartinRohde · 28/01/2019 18:23

Love it. Gave it to DS2.

Shadow1234 · 28/01/2019 20:19

Really like it.

Sophronia · 28/01/2019 21:11

Like it. Not sure why it’s not more popular.

Screenburn · 28/01/2019 21:44

Such a great name! Classic and not overused!

sureitsgrand · 28/01/2019 21:47

Love it!

NameChange30 · 28/01/2019 21:47

Love it!
My son has a similar style name (Old Testament, lovely and underused IMO)

Butterfly84 · 28/01/2019 22:11

Adore Joel. Just classic, strong and underused.

Astronica · 28/01/2019 22:37

I really like it. A bonus that it's not over-used.

MarchInHappiness · 28/01/2019 23:00

I quite like it too! Did consider it for DS2 but DH was not keen.

MissLanesAmericanCousin · 28/01/2019 23:51

My first impressions of the name Joel;

Joel is smart and studious. Has a great love for animals especially cats. His smile radiates warmth and kindness. Can be a bit overly sensitive to criticism. Wants to be a vet when he grows up, but becomes a medical doctor instead. Very fair-minded. Likes a good argument. Family oriented. Loves being a father and husband. A deep thinker. Can be rigid at times, but is flexible enough to see the error in his thinking. Can admit when he is wrong. Tells lousy jokes. A good judge of character.

Hope you enjoyed my light hearted description! Congratulations! Flowers Smile

HisBetterHalf · 28/01/2019 23:54

I really like it. Wanted it for one of mine but it didnt go with the surname

MikeUniformMike · 29/01/2019 11:22

It's fine.