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Baby boy name help please

36 replies

coopekid · 31/08/2023 20:37

DH and I just can't decide on a name for our baby boy. Surname is Richardson.
DS1 is Dylan.

Four names in the running currently.
Which do you think is best? ☺️

Ivan
Jude
Joseph (My preference, DH not so keen)
Caleb

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KirstenBlest · 01/09/2023 12:51

Caleb, Joseph or Ivan in that order.
However, Jude goes best with Dylan

NotFastButFurious · 01/09/2023 13:06

Dylan and Caleb
Ivan is too similar to Dylan
Joseph is good but not if your DH objects to Joe!
Jude is too trendy and of the moment compared to Dylan which is more classic

FawnDrench · 01/09/2023 14:29

Jared

Hanasmother · 01/09/2023 14:39

My favourite one is Caleb. Because of its meaning. I'll share it with you (In order to you want to know it)
Caleb means "bold and faithful", by its terminology it is interpreted as "impetuous", capable of an instant and effective reaction. We can also find that the meaning of Caleb is a "bold and strong man".

FrogletandMe · 01/09/2023 15:55

Yeah, Joel is lovely and really underused.

Whichwhatnow · 01/09/2023 16:09

I really like the sound of the name Jude but unfortunately I know a little boy called Jude whose schoolfriends have decided to call him Judy 😆

My favourite is Joseph. Classic but weirdly I think I've only ever met a couple. Caleb is really popular around here if that's an issue but it's a nice name. How about Milo? Otis? Callum?

Please don't call your kids Dylan and Thomas unless you're a particular fan of his poetry (sorry PP!)

SprinkledGlitter · 01/09/2023 21:32

Casper
Lloyd
Saul
Giles
Isaac

KingCharlesCoronation · 02/09/2023 13:18

Hugo
Leo
Mungo
James
Alexander
Victor

StrawberrySkies · 03/09/2023 12:47

I LOVE Jude!! We almost called our son Jude, but his sister's middle name is June so we thought it was too close. Totally would've though, I think its beautiful.

Letitrain93 · 03/09/2023 12:51

In order of preference -
Caleb - My DS name :)
Jude
Joseph
Ivan

Always loved Jude but I’ve seen a lot of new babies being called that recently. Might not bother you!

wellingtonsandwaffles · 03/09/2023 12:56

All lovely names, Jude is my favourite - won’t be abbreviated so consistent and strong sounding! I also like Ivor/Ivan/Ivo, and yes I think you could use Ivo as a nn from those full names.

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