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Samuel

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Clownfish123 · 13/10/2019 16:51

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.

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NoSauce · 14/10/2019 13:11

It’s ok. A bit dated in that there aren’t many young Sams around these days. But it’s a sound and inoffensive name.

MissHenty · 14/10/2019 14:55

Yes I know a little Billy ! He really suits his name ❤️

Grumpymcgrumperson · 14/10/2019 17:53

I hate Samuel! I don’t know why. It reminds me of someone weak and weedy and wet. Yuck. Barnaby is gorgeous!

CatteStreet · 14/10/2019 17:56

Samuel's great (and pretty popular, especially a decade or so ago - there are loads of young Sams around!), Sam's OK as a shortening, but I'm really not keen on Sammy.

PipsM · 14/10/2019 17:57

We have a Samuel, known as Sam most of the time and he is great! Met a lovely man called Sam today too, all the Sam’s I have known (as a teacher) have been great too. Have only met one barnaby and he’s lovely but known as barney.

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 14/10/2019 19:53

I remember your last thread, I actually really liked Leonard but Leo with Rory!! 😂 😂 I have a 14yr old Samuel, and he's great, never come across any negative comments about his name, yes there are a few sams around but I take that as a positive, shows what a great name it is!! Oh and my Sam is definitely not weak or wet.
Rory and Sam sound great together, I think your onto a winner 😊

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 14/10/2019 19:54

Sorry meant not leo with Rory 🤦🏻‍♀️

MissHenty · 14/10/2019 21:17

@Clownfish123 will you come back and tell us in 18 weeks if he looks like a Samuel (I think he will do 🥰)

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Clownfish123 · 14/10/2019 21:54

@MissHenty yes I will be sure to update this thread Smile
We do change our minds a LOT but this one does feel right somehow.

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allthesharks · 14/10/2019 22:08

As a (very) few others have said, I really like Sam, but for some reason not Samuel. I think Sam sounds like a strong name, but Samuel doesn't.

Jellycat00 · 15/10/2019 09:55

It's lovely! I really love the name Samuel! And it goes perfectly with Rory!

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