Samuel

[Clownfish123]

I started a thread a while ago asking about all sorts of names and this wasn't on the list. (I had Barney, Otis, Zachary and Finley and also Leonard for anyone who is interested!)
We have arrived at this as a compromise name but it's actually really growing on me. What do you think of Sam to go with Rory? He would be Sammy to me as a baby (although dh wouldnt use Sammy I don't think) and then Sam or Samuel.
I think it's simple and classic and I've never met a Sam who isn't nice.

I agree Sam is a nice, classic, strong name.

Not a fan of Sammy but each to their own!

I like Sam & it sounds nice with Rory. It's a good, strong classic name & you can't go far wrong with one of those.

There are 4 Sam's in my dd's class.

I really like Samuel. Sam

Really like Samuel.

Absolutely LOVE this name
I know the most lovely sam/Samuel ❤️
A classic that isn’t overused

PS I remember you ours thread

I voted Barnaby /Barney but I love Samuel /Sam just as much

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It's a lovely lovely name

Yay, MN approval for DS's name! I'm obviously biased, but he IS a very nice boy and other people are always telling me so.

Samuel is a nice name, not over used.
Not too keen on Sammie, but I wouldn't raise an eyebrow if that was someone's name.

@MissHenty I remember you on my other thread, you were very helpful
I really like Barney still but I can tell DH has huge reservations on it and I think it's perhaps a bit marmite for us.
Great to hear such nice comments on Sam.

I love it so much I used it for my own DS!

I love it, I'm thinking of this for my DC I'm expecting if it's a boy.

Lovely name. All the Sam’s I know are lovely people.

I have a Samuel! We call him Sam / Samuel in equal measure.

@Clownfish123 I agree Barnaby can be marmite. There’s no way my DH would ‘let’ me use it- he thinks its a dogs name and said he wouldn’t like it if it were his name. I still love it for a little boy- maybe I’ll have to get a dog instead 🤣

I like Sam but for some reason can’t quite love Samuel (also in desperate search of a boys name) - I know someone with a Samson too!

It's the name of my dear brother and I've always loved it!

I prefer unusual names but as far as classic names go I love Samuel and Benjamin.

Love it.
Samson is cool too.

I adore Samuel, Sammy and Sam. Like you say, I've never met one who wasn't a nice guy/kid. It was one of my top choices for my DSs (DH wasn't so keen).

Such a positive response! Thanks all. I think we have actually decided with 18 weeks to go

Ahh sorry I was just coming on to say I don't really like it

Like Sam, but really can't get on with Samuel. Really don't like Sammy, it's up there with Bobby and Billy - bit daft sounding.

I like the nicknames Billy and Bobby too

Neighbours kid is called Sam and he's a little sod. On the other hand my old dog was named Sam and he was an absolute beaut. It's a good solid, classic name that will never date unlike some of the other names on your list.