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James or William (Will) Campbell: can't decide! Help with first + middle name

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BabyTimez · 18/03/2026 15:32

Expecting a boy, last name Campbell. Big sister is Vivienne (Vivi).

Torn between two first names: James and William (Will). Love both equally and need a tiebreaker!

Middle name shortlist: Vincent, Oscar, Sebastian, Ezra, and whichever of James/William we don't use as the first name. Open to suggestions! We love classic, vintage, and timeless names with good nickname potential.

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BabyTimez · 19/03/2026 23:18

jdb9803 · 19/03/2026 19:22

My daughter's fiance is James Sebastian (although not Campbell) - His twin brother is William

I’d love to know what nicknames, if any, your James goes by!

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BabyTimez · 19/03/2026 23:19

Happycat74 · 19/03/2026 19:30

My son is James William so obviously James as a first name is my vote. William is a family name which is why we chose it.
He was the only James in his year at primary and secondary school which was nice.

That’s great! I’d love to know what nicknames, if any, your James goes by!

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jdb9803 · 20/03/2026 06:27

BabyTimez · 19/03/2026 23:18

I’d love to know what nicknames, if any, your James goes by!

He's James - not shortened at all. His brother is known as Will.

twentyeightfishinthepond · 20/03/2026 07:07

Agree James.

twentyeightfishinthepond · 20/03/2026 07:08

(My uncle James was called Jem.

Dobequiet · 20/03/2026 08:30

No one has ever shortened my James’ name. He’s in his 20’s and has always gone by James.

margaritabonita · 20/03/2026 08:31

William Campbell initials WC i.e. toilet, I wouldn’t do that.

BabyTimez · 20/03/2026 13:37

margaritabonita · 20/03/2026 08:31

William Campbell initials WC i.e. toilet, I wouldn’t do that.

Ha! I didn’t notice that until you pointed it out, thanks! 😂

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BabyTimez · 20/03/2026 21:24

What about James Daniel Campbell?

Daniel is a family name - my dad - so
while I’ve been exploring fun middle names that flow well, this would be a no regrets honor name!

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Yellowheather · 20/03/2026 21:29

They’re both … fine. But Vivienne is such a glorious interesting name. It seems a shame to give her brother a bit of a plain one! Can Sebastian be bumped up to first name status? Or Dominic? Orlando? (Too much?!)

CarriMarie · 20/03/2026 21:52

I like James Daniel or James Vincent

Pettenell · 21/03/2026 02:53

Both James and William are great names, but I'd choose James in your case, as better with sister Vivienne, and better initials. James Daniel is great!

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