Thoughts on Joel?

[janie85]

I am pg with DC2, I really like Joel for a boy. I saw someone's name pop up on the TV and I thought it would make a good name since it's a solid name yet probably not that common - any thoughts? X

Love it, one of my top 20.

Bumpy bump

I like it, but bear in mind that some people will say it as Jo-elle, some as Jole, and some as Joe-ul, and some people will think he's called Joe.

Always liked it. Cool but not try-hard.

I like it because it reminds me of the fabulous fabric shop Joel & Sons. I realise that’s niche, but it’s a good association!

I like it. A refreshing change from Joseph.

I don't mind it. I'm not a huge biblical names fan but prefer Josiah or Joseph to Joel.
However it's a name everyone will recognise and it's not especially popular.

Joel. Jake. Josh love them all although they are quite popular.

Also love Jerome.

I like it.

I really like it. It was on my boys names list. I’ve known 2 Joel’s in my life and both were lovely people too.

Are you serious?? 😂

Nobody will do that.

Love it.

@shiningstarr, of course not. Both Joels I know were lying to me about it.
You are right, and I am wrong. Silly me!

I like it, know 2 - aged 16 & 22 - and they are lovely

I love it, great name.

Hahaha I must say I think maybe a small child might question how to say the name if they were reading it for the first time but I'm not sure anyone else would pronounce is Jo-ul 😂

Sadly the name has been ruined for me as I went to primary school with a boy called Joel who always had the most disgusting runny nose. Think thick green snot running down his face.

The people they are on about are obviously not very bright.

Depends where you are from.
The Joel's I knew as I kid in North West England were definitely called Jo-ul by everyone.

The only Joels I have ever met pronounced it Jo-ul. Scottish.

Joel is a lovely name

My favourite boy's name

I say it as Joe-l/Jo-ul. The second syllable is very short.

Refreshing change from Joseph and Josiah. There are unlikely to be any others in his class.

but I'm not sure anyone else would pronounce is Jo-ul

well, you'd be wrong then.
Very normal way to say Joel where I live.

I do like it as a name, but I'm not sure you mocking people's accents is going to win you any friends