Why the hate for David?

[Dumbledormer]

Love the name David. Think baby Dave is gorgeous but my husband is totally against it.

We already have a Jonathan and I love that it’s traditional but not particularly popular and I’m looking for something similar. Any ideas?

Saul and Jonathan have a similar biblical link. There is a famous verse :Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.”

I don't think anyone hates David. It's the 60th most popular boys name in England and Wales so it's not like it's underused either. Personally I find it quite dull, but it's so well used and has been so well used for such a long time that it's not at all controversial. Most people won't hate it, but they also probably won't be excited and enthusiastic about it either.

I love the name Peter which is less popular than David, but also classic. Benedict, Duncan, Edmund, Philip, Richard, Victor might also have the vibe you want.

I love it.
I know an awful lot of them, but no babies. They are known as Dave, Davey, Dai, Dei, Day, Deio, Defi etc

I just find it a bit boring and bland.

there are so many much nicer names.

David was the 60th most popular boys name in England and Wales in 2020 so it’s still quite popular. I do like David as a name.

David was, however, a mega popular name when I was younger - I’ve met a ridiculous number of David’s the same sort of age as me or a bit older.
Could your DH be viewing David as a middle aged man sort of name if he’s met loads of middle aged David’s?

Samuel
Daniel
Julian
Julius
(though you might not want two sons with the same initial)

I know a few young ones, they are known as Davy and Dai though, I don't think I have met any young kids called Dave, it just makes me think of the tv channel now, dave and dave ja vu

I like it, and Davy as a nickname

I really like David. Dave, in the other hand, sounds like someone in sales.

I love the name David. Dave, not so much.

David is lovely. Why would you call him Dave?

I like David, it's DS's middle name.

I think Peter is due a comeback, and is of a similar vibe. And points at own -username Samuel/Sam is great.

David is a lovely, strong sounding name, I love it. Dave not so much!

It’s a fine name but it just seems a bit bland and like others have said, everyone knows a David/Dave. Perhaps not baby/child age so it’s likely due it’s revival but I just think there a better options out there IMHO.

what about:

Zachary
Isaac
Jacob
Jeremy
Ethan
Dylan

There’s nothing wrong with David, but Dave does just say 80s estate agent so I wouldn’t risk that.

Daniel or Dominic?

Michael
Patrick
Nicholas (Nico)
Alistair
Laurence
Matthew
Adam
Benjamin, Benedict
Robert
Simon
Andrew
Alexander
Adrian
Julian
Justin

.. have a similar feel to me

You could probably say the same about Peter, Stephen and Paul - but Pete, Steve and Paul still have the bad 70s/80s vibe Dave has

David is a lovely name. It means beloved. You can't get nicer than that.

David just makes me think of 'eewwww David' in schitts creek now..... or baby Dave in the Royale Family

Simon is another one from that era that I rather like.

I like the name but put off there are so many of them. Family members, friends, colleagues, managers, ex crushes. Don't know any children called David though.

DH didn't want my first choice for our second son, but after he watched me go through childbirth, straight away he said I could call him the name I wanted, which is what we called him with no further disagreement 😊

Richard

David's a great name - strong, easy spelling, brilliant historical references.

I love the name David. I think I would always call them David though I'm not that keen on Dave.

My ds has it as his middle name after my dad. I've never known a David or dave I didn't like 😁My dad was a superb Dave.

It’s just a bit dull 🤷🏻‍♀️

Love Jonathan though and Jonny is wonderful