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Isaac or Julian?

55 replies

Anonymous8697 · 01/03/2023 14:57

Just looking for opinions on both names & which one you prefer out the two please.

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FayCarew · 01/03/2023 15:02

Isaac. Julian is awful.

DramaAlpaca · 01/03/2023 15:03

I detest Isaac, so on that basis, Julian.

Berlinlover · 01/03/2023 15:05

Isaac. Julian reminds me of Julian Clary.

Emdubz · 01/03/2023 15:14

I prefer Julian.

shoopshoopdedoo · 01/03/2023 15:18

Like Isaac a lot. Personally, dislike Julian.

Santasoorplooms · 01/03/2023 15:24

Isaac was the father of two sons who fought and deceived each other over favouritism and inheritance. I don’t know why anyone would choose it.

whereas Julian was the head of the Famous Five. It’s a no brainer, surely 🤷‍♀️

EmilyGilmoresSass · 01/03/2023 15:32

I actually quite like Julius, but I'm aware that wasn't the question 😅

Reddahlias · 01/03/2023 15:43

Julian 100%

Issac will get misspelled or teased with "I suck" Blush

Findyourneutralspace · 01/03/2023 15:46

Isaac. Julian reminds me of the drippy one in Famous Five.

Topseyt123 · 01/03/2023 15:49

Isaac for me. I don't dislike Julian, but it is just a bit too "Famous Five" for my liking. I'm aware though that that wouldn't put everyone off it, and it doesn't need to put you off if you love it.

HerbErtlinger · 01/03/2023 15:52

Santasoorplooms · 01/03/2023 15:24

Isaac was the father of two sons who fought and deceived each other over favouritism and inheritance. I don’t know why anyone would choose it.

whereas Julian was the head of the Famous Five. It’s a no brainer, surely 🤷‍♀️

Isaac means 'to laugh, to smile' I think it's a lovely meaning.
It will, however, be misspelled by many people and is very frustrating

cptartapp · 01/03/2023 15:54

Isaac.
Julian is rather effeminate to my ears.

Whydoitry · 01/03/2023 15:57

Findyourneutralspace · 01/03/2023 15:46

Isaac. Julian reminds me of the drippy one in Famous Five.

Wasn't the drippy one Anne? 😂

I love Julian and it was on my list.
I don't like the "ak" sound in Isaac.

Maraudingmarauders · 01/03/2023 15:57

I love Julian. Not keen on Isaac

Londonmama85 · 01/03/2023 15:58

Really don’t like either, sorry

OneCup · 01/03/2023 15:59

Isaac :)

Eranzer · 01/03/2023 16:42

I like both. Leaning more towards Julian but I think that's because Isaac is really, really common where I am.

Sheitgeist · 01/03/2023 16:51

Same as @Eranzer : like both, but Isaac is so popular now.
Julian could do with a little poke into resurgence, it's a nice name, reminiscent of ancient Rome.

ourflagmeansdeath · 01/03/2023 18:53

Julian

Twoinapod · 01/03/2023 19:39

Isaac, Julian is feminine to my ears and will be shortened to jules

Reddahlias · 01/03/2023 19:49

Julia is feminine but Julian very much masculine!

User6761 · 01/03/2023 20:10

EmilyGilmoresSass · 01/03/2023 15:32

I actually quite like Julius, but I'm aware that wasn't the question 😅

I like Julius too! - I know a very nice one in his 30s.

clpsmum · 01/03/2023 20:11

Santasoorplooms · 01/03/2023 15:24

Isaac was the father of two sons who fought and deceived each other over favouritism and inheritance. I don’t know why anyone would choose it.

whereas Julian was the head of the Famous Five. It’s a no brainer, surely 🤷‍♀️

Because it's a beautiful name and not everyone believes in fairy stories!

Tinytigertail · 01/03/2023 20:15

I like Julien but love Isaac, would have been my boys name if I'd had one!

Tinytigertail · 01/03/2023 20:15

Tinytigertail · 01/03/2023 20:15

I like Julien but love Isaac, would have been my boys name if I'd had one!

*Julian