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Which boys name?

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123Dancewithme · 13/03/2020 21:02

Here’s our list for DS2, a brother for Samuel. Which would you choose?

George
Alexander
Arthur
Jack
William
Jonathan
Matthew
James
Zachary
Max

Any other suggestions? Thanks

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Astridd · 13/03/2020 21:05

William or Daniel out of your list

From my list

Sebastian
Dominic
Benjamin

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/03/2020 21:06

Alexander.

Charlottejbt · 13/03/2020 21:08

I like Alexander and Arthur.

Sexnotgender · 13/03/2020 21:10

William or Daniel out of your list

I don’t see Daniel on the listConfused

Alexander or William.

Or Benjamin.

BikeRunSki · 13/03/2020 21:11

Sam and Dan would be a mouthful. (Equally Samuel and Daniel)

All the Samuels I know who have brothers, have brothers called Thomas and Benjamin.

formerbabe · 13/03/2020 21:12

Lovely names

I like Zachary best...it was on my list.

ThaliaLuxurySpa · 13/03/2020 21:12

Alexander

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123Dancewithme · 13/03/2020 21:12

Thanks! I do like Daniel but already have a family member with the name.

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Standrewsschool · 13/03/2020 21:12

i know several Samuels. Their siblings are:
Alexander
William
Edward
Luke
Joshua
Robert

BikeRunSki · 13/03/2020 21:13

Of your list, William and Jonathan

InArrears · 13/03/2020 21:14

Do you shorten them?

Sam and Alex has a nice rhythm to it.

helpmum2003 · 13/03/2020 21:14

I like all of your names. Favourites William, Samuel, George. Least favourites Max, Zachary. Would use Jack as nn i think for Jonathan.

17caterpillars1mouse · 13/03/2020 21:15

Jonathan - a classic but not as overused as some on your list

I also have a soft spot for Jack and Zachary too and I like Alexander but not keen on Alex, I prefer Zander or Alec

RickOShay · 13/03/2020 21:15

Alexander or Zachary.
Lovely names.

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123Dancewithme · 13/03/2020 21:15

Yes, we shorten it to Sam and would shorten Alexander to Alex.

I like Benjamin, Edward and Luke from the other suggestions so far. Thomas is great too but is another relative’s name.

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Historyofeverything1 · 13/03/2020 21:17

George, Jack and William were all on my shortlist so are my favourites.
Also like Archie and Henry.

Chocolatecake12 · 13/03/2020 21:19

Alexander or Benjamin

DoctorBambino · 13/03/2020 22:16

Zachary

everly · 13/03/2020 22:37

Zachary or William

Whatsyourflava · 13/03/2020 23:32

Arthur top choice

Other ones I love: George, James and Max

Astronica · 13/03/2020 23:50

All good names but I like William and Jonathan best (and love idea of Jack for Jonathan short form).

Isthistrueor · 14/03/2020 08:52

Arthur is great.

Flymetothestars · 14/03/2020 12:40

Love Arthur x

Flymetothestars · 14/03/2020 12:40

You have a great list!

finallychangedmyusername · 14/03/2020 17:52

Ooh, Samuel is one of my top boys names (sadly DH didn't agree). Angry Grin

From your choices my votes would go to Jonathan, Matthew or Zachary. All well-known but not currently VERY popular names. Possibly Zachary as my favourite at a push. Grin

Although none of your choices are bad!

Other suggestions:
Oscar, Isaac, Joshua, Timothy, Reuben, Peter, Nathaniel, Ethan, Jonah.