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James vs Isaac

19 replies

MUMZA20 · 03/12/2020 15:41

Which would be your pick with big sister Lauren (Lolo). Last name B@ldwin.

James or Isaac?

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Peachbubble · 03/12/2020 15:46

James, not keen on the sound of Isaac.

Purplehatsandflowers · 03/12/2020 15:47

Isaac with your surname.

Kote · 03/12/2020 15:49

James Baldwin was a famous author. I'd go for Isaac.

Takethewinefromtheswine · 03/12/2020 15:50

I like James. I also like Jamie as a nn. Isaac sounds too close to I suck when I hear it, which is not ideal...

emmathedilemma · 03/12/2020 16:32

James

danascully96 · 03/12/2020 16:41

James

danascully96 · 03/12/2020 16:44

Oh, yes! James Baldwin is a famous author and I love his books, so I’m surprised I missed that 😂

If you’re alright with having a son who shares a name with this literary great, then go for it! Otherwise, I would find some options personally since I’m not a fan of Isaac.

Suggestions:
Jack
Daniel
Alexander
Fraser
Euan
George
Joseph
William

TheYearOfSmallThings · 03/12/2020 16:45

James

WilheldivaHater · 03/12/2020 16:45

Isaac, I think sounds nicer with your surname (and is just a name I prefer)

I'm always turned off of the name James because all the James's I knew growing up went by their surnames, probably because there were so many of them.

Twizbe · 03/12/2020 16:45

James (but I'm biased as I have a James)

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/12/2020 18:01

James sounds more classic and has more nn choices (if he wants one) so would be my choice (it's also steadily falling in popularity so there are a lot fewer about than there used to be).

PlantPotting · 03/12/2020 19:44

Love both!

Boxofpinot · 03/12/2020 19:49

Isaac! My son's middle name, altho my husband is James but known as Jim...
Are you thinking of a middle name as I think isaac James baldwin sounds great

Firebird83 · 03/12/2020 23:22

James

DramaAlpaca · 03/12/2020 23:23

I love James but can't stand Isaac, so I'd pick James.

pizzaandcats · 03/12/2020 23:29

James 100%

CockleburIck · 04/12/2020 00:05

They’re my two favourite names, so as far as I’m concerned you can’t go wrong!

Sorry, not much help.

myhobbyisouting · 04/12/2020 00:17

James.

Copernico · 04/12/2020 10:15

Isaac. Even though James is lovely I wouldn’t give a child the same name as a well-known author.

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