Samuel or Thomas?

[Anna021993]

Hello. Me and DH are really torn between these two names for upcoming DS, we like them both equally. I (personally) maybe like Samuel more as I really like his Biblical story, he is a very wise leader which makes me picture a Samuel in real life as somewhat of an inspirational figure. However, we would still like some insight from people here. Which name do you prefer? Thanks

[elfran]

Honestly, you can't go wrong. Both lovely names. Agree that considering both, along with the likelihood for nicknames, with your surname could help.

[MikeUniformMike]

Both great. I'd pick Thomas.

Choose whichever sounds best with your surname, and bear in mind that he will probably be Tom surname or Sam Surname.

[SallyWD]

Both very good classic names. I like them equally. Whichever one you go for you won't regret it.

[Onestepup]

Thomas

[GrumpyMug2]

Thomas! I am biased though

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

In that case Samuel, I prefer full name Samuel to Thomas

(Although strangely love Tom more than Sam)

[mummy2myJJ]

I prefer Samuel, do not like Thomas at all but love the nn Tommy x

[juicey09]

Thomas! I have a Thomas and he goes by Thomas or Tom and he'll always correct someone who calls him Tommy because he hates it 😂

[campion]

It wouldn't be possible for me to choose except to say that you have exceptionally good taste

[Anna021993]

@MrsGilly1 already was thinking of using George for the middle name - but Samuel Thomas could work too.

[Anna021993]

@Crazyprojectparent yes this is why I like the name too.

[Anna021993]

@ThroughThickAndThin01 I would get people to use the full names, until he is old enough to choose whether he wants to be Sam/Samuel/Tom/Thomas.

[Aber9]

Thomas

[fantasmasgoria1]

Samuel is better. Thomas reminds me of the engine!

[MrsGilly1]

Why not have both?

Samuel Thomas sounds fab! X

[GinWithASplashOfTonic]

Definitely Thomas

[Tillygetsit]

Samuel is my favourite of the two. I have a very serious 9yr old one in the family. He's ace.

[Fishfingersandwichplease]

Ooh mixed bag of results OP! Another vote for Samuel.

[Crazyprojectparent]

Love them both (am biased!) But Samuel just squeaks the win for me, especially given his story. I like particularly that in the Bible there stories of him both as a child and as an adult.

[SnowdropFox]

Definitely Samuel. Not a fan of Thomas, Tom, Tommy etc. Reminds me of Thomas the tank engine.

[BananaSpanner]

Samuel, by far.

[123Dancewithme]

Samuel but I’m biased. Thomas is great too.

[SpeedofaSloth]

Samuel

[Peachbubble]

Thomas

[CharlieBoo]

Thomas