Opinions on boys names

[DoctorBambino]

We don't like long versions of names so don't bother commenting that we should use Theodore or Edward or whatever. I get that that's the mumsnet way but it just isn't for us!

I would however appreciate your thoughts on...
Ted
Theo
Max
James
Ethan
Zack
Kai
Nate
Abel

Really love James, Max, Zack (prefer Zac) and Theo. The rest I’m not keen I’m afraid. But I would really try not to listen to much to other peoples opinions on names and just go with whatever you love.

I came to comment that I like Kai, but it looks like I'm in the minority! I also like Jai

I like Kai, Theo, Max & Zack. Don’t mind James, not keen on the others. I especially dislike Ted.

What a super list of names! I’m like you, prefer the short version than long & traditional.

I have always liked Max, and always will, but stand out make for me is Abel! I love it! & can use ‘Abe’ as a cute nickname. If I was ever to have another son, I’d probably use this name!

Ted - nice but popular
Theo - not a fan
Max - love it
James - classic
Ethan - love it
Zack - not a fan
Kai - bit chavy
Nate - like it
Abel - too religious for me

I know a Nate but is NN for Nathaniel

Ones I like:

Theo
Max
James
Ethan
Zack (prefer Zachary and Zac with no K)
Nate

Ted - so popular where I live. There seems to be so many Teds and Teddys and Theos and Theodores.
Theo - see above
Max - I’m not keen on names that are also words.
James - possibly the most popular name across ages at the moment. So it has become almost boring.
Ethan - love
Zack - ok
Kai - dislike
Nate - dislike as a full name
Abel - able Abel

So Ethan!

I don't like Ethan, Nate, Kai, or Abel. I love the others.
And totally with you re short names.