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Spencer or Joseph?

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Theresamagicalplace · 28/03/2022 10:59

Just that really, we have girls names but cannot for the life of us come up with a boy's name we like. These two are the only two and it's because we like the short versions too (Joey, Spence). What do you think?

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Lilaclavenders · 28/03/2022 11:08

Spencer is less common and much more memorable! Good classic name.

Joseph is very religious and Joe is soo commonplace.

ButterRose · 28/03/2022 11:32

I love the name Spencer it's just the right amount of proper, cool and fun not to uptight on a little boy but plenty strong enough for your little man when he's grown up and heading off to uni

jusdepamplemousse · 28/03/2022 11:36

Joseph. Spencer is…I don’t know. It reminds me of pincer!

17caterpillars1mouse · 28/03/2022 11:41

I much prefer Joseph, but I'm not a fan of Joey at all.

Spencer makes me think of that smarmy man from years ago on made in Chelsea. I know little Spencer's but I still can't get over the association.

Have you considered Dexter or Archer, similar kind of feel in my opinion.

DoucheCanoe · 28/03/2022 11:43

Spencer by a mile!

roastedsaltedpeanut · 28/03/2022 11:44

Spencer definitely. Met quite a few Spencer babies lately so it’s definitely gaining popularity.

delshell · 28/03/2022 11:46

Definitely Joseph, although not a huge fan of it. I like Joe.

Spencer is a surname in my book although I know it is used as a given name.

Adventing · 28/03/2022 13:10

Definitely Joseph, strong and classic. I associate Spencer with reality TV

Petsop · 28/03/2022 13:33

Frank Spencer! God no.

SpeedofaSloth · 28/03/2022 13:36

Joseph. Spencer will always be a surname to me, if I am honest.

MargaritasOnMe · 28/03/2022 13:37

I like both but I prefer Spencer.

AyeEee123 · 28/03/2022 13:38

Spencer is much nicer. Joseph is a bit boring.

YodaLivesOnMySofa · 28/03/2022 13:40

Love Spencer, had a good friend when I was younger called it but he was usually just Spen.
So cool.

SpaceJamtart · 28/03/2022 13:51

Joseph,
Just because Spencer is always the painter from balamory to me

Newuser82 · 28/03/2022 15:30

Joseph would be my choice

Pandypuff · 28/03/2022 16:06

I love Joseph! The Spencer I know is constantly called Spenny by everyone and it's really put me off

Nosetickle · 28/03/2022 16:07

Joseph, although Spencer is ok.

Twizbe · 28/03/2022 16:20

Joseph.

Spencer feels very 80s/90s to me. Partly because of Spencer from Big Brother and Spencer from The Hills.

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Theresamagicalplace · 28/03/2022 16:29

Thanks for the opinions! Seems quite even at the minute which hasn't helped 😂. The name Asher someone suggested was one we considered but it didn't work with the surname unfortunately and the other name I loved was jack but with our other son's name it just made them sound like nursery rhyme characters. Any other suggestions very welcome!

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Theresamagicalplace · 28/03/2022 16:30

Archer not Asher!

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WeasilyPleased · 28/03/2022 23:51

Joseph. Classic, strong but gentle. The one in our family gets called Guiseppe as a nn!

DramaAlpaca · 28/03/2022 23:53

Joseph is nice.

I thoroughly dislike Spencer.

JaneJeffer · 28/03/2022 23:55

Joseph for sure

MaidEdithofAragon · 28/03/2022 23:56

Joseph by far. Classic and beautiful. Spencer will date.

Luredbyapomegranate · 29/03/2022 03:04

Joseph, a classic, you can’t go wrong

Spencer makes me think of side boy estate agents