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32 replies

fhhhd · 07/07/2025 20:50

We have two boys already called Joseph and Samuel. There’s a few names which we like but just aren’t completely set on any of them. Some of them have nicknames which we don’t mind, although we do prefer the full name, which will be on the birth certificate.
Reuben
Benjamin
Isaac
Charlie
Alexander
Louis
Patrick

TIA

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MissyB1 · 07/07/2025 21:00

I love Patrick but im biased because I have one and hes adorable!😁
your other choices are fine but i don't love them. A few suggestions ;

Caleb
Thomas
Conal
Conrad
James
Noah
Seth

SaulHudsonDavidJones · 07/07/2025 21:03

Benjamin was my first thought before I saw your list. It goes perfectly with your other sons names.

Moreteaandchocolate · 07/07/2025 21:07

They all lovely - my favourites are Benjamin, Louis and Isaac.

cheapskatemum · 07/07/2025 21:09

I like Benjamin best.

Firsttimebabymummy · 07/07/2025 21:11

SaulHudsonDavidJones · 07/07/2025 21:03

Benjamin was my first thought before I saw your list. It goes perfectly with your other sons names.

Mine too! Alexander is my favourite boys name.. I vote either of these 2!

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 07/07/2025 21:15

They are all nice.

I’d probably steer clear of Issac and Reuben, as while they are all good bands, the combo with your existing boys is a bit ploddy -

My vote would go to Patrick which I love and which is underused. I also like Charles nn Charlie.

Laurence
Francis
Chrstooher nn Christy
Ronan
Robert nn Robin / Robbie
Tobias / Toby
Owen

Mumofgirls2017 · 07/07/2025 22:18

Benjamin or alexander. They are brilliant and are a glove to your older ones

CarpetKnees · 07/07/2025 22:31

Another who thinks Benjamin 'goes with' your other two sons' names.

I also like Alexander.

If you aren't calling your older two Joe and Sam, it seems strange to have Charlie on your list, rather than Charles.

LucasBuck · 07/07/2025 23:00

I’m always tempted by elegant and timeless Alexander but of your picks I think Benjamin just works so brilliantly with his brothers names - as all are traditional Biblical stalwarts that have rarely left the Top 100 (or never have in Joseph’s case) with friendly sounding nicknames in Joe, Sam and Ben (if they want to use them when older) and the full versions are internationally well known/used and won’t date or give away social background. Great choices.

ForFunGoose · 07/07/2025 23:05

I would be wary of anything biblical unless you are very religious. I don’t think you need to match the names either, pick a name you like rather than one the goes, he deserves his own identity.

From your list I like Charle and Patrick

I have three boys too, good luck x

ColinCaterpillarsNo1Fan · 07/07/2025 23:07

Xavier
Benjamin
Claude
Charles
Sebastian
Alexander
Christopher nn Kit

RosesAndHellebores · 07/07/2025 23:09

As you have two Old Testament names already, I think Benjamin is perfect. What about David? Adam?

ninjahamster · 07/07/2025 23:13

I’d choose Isaac.

CarriMarie · 07/07/2025 23:23

Isaac or Benjamin

CuriousA · 08/07/2025 00:01

I love Louis, Reuben and Isaac.
I think Benjamin goes well too, or Charles nn Charlie.

Other ideas - Thomas, Arthur, Gabriel, Matthew, Edward, Daniel, Oliver

JillyGiraffe · 08/07/2025 06:48

I think Benjamin or Isaac would go best. Or how about Thomas?

Emanwenym · 08/07/2025 10:37

Patrick was the one that jumped out at me, and Paddy is cool, but my favourites are Charlie and Ben.
I'm not keen on Reuben and Isaac. Nothing wrong with them, they're just not names I'd pick.
Alexander too long. Louis a bit too current.

MiddleAgedDread · 08/07/2025 10:55

I also think Benjamin goes really well with your other 2 names.
Joseph, Samuel and Thomas
Joseph, Samuel and Matthew
Joseph, Samuel and Oliver
Joseph, Samuel and William
Joseph, Samuel and Luke

BristolHelp · 08/07/2025 11:02

Benjamin is lovely. Isaiah isn't on your list but might go well too!

Fizzysticks · 08/07/2025 11:37

You’ve got some lovely names on your list and any of them would go nicely with Joseph and Samuel.

A few others are…

Saul
William
Adam
Bram
Rupert
Oliver
James/Jamie

CarpetKnees · 08/07/2025 19:39

I would be wary of anything biblical unless you are very religious

a) Why ? Clearly OP isn't concerned about the names been used in the bible. For all we know, might have specifically chosen them because of that.

b) Those names have been popular through the ages, and as such, I don't think people specifically associate them with the bible now anymore than thinking of people they know, or know of, who have those names.

BoleynMemories13 · 10/07/2025 16:29

Benjamin fits perfectly. Second choice would be Isaac or Reuben, to continue the Biblical theme, but I do also like Louis.

I do like think Matthew, Thomas or Daniel would fit perfectly too, or maybe Adam?

WayneEyre · 10/07/2025 16:41

Isaac or Patrick

Cocktailsandcheese · 10/07/2025 17:22

I think Reuben or Benjamin are the nicest and both go well with your other boys' names

Dandelionsand4leafclover · 10/07/2025 17:32

From your list Benjamin or Issac are my favourite