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We are stumped for the middle name

29 replies

mitch221 · Today 09:34

So me and husband have come up with the first name of Gabriel, but we have not decided on a middle name. Our top choice right now is Thomas but I’m not sold on it. Other options could be Wayne, Parker, Jerome, Eric with the last name being Williams, but I’m not so sure that it would flow very well with those options. Looking for any suggestions or recommendations.

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thisismeithinkorisit · Today 09:36

I think Thomas fits perfectly.
Wayne is so dated. parker is awful, so is Jerome. I like Eric but it doesn't flow as well.

whatthehellyy · Today 09:37

Gabriel isn’t a vanilla name so Thomas wouldn’t go I don’t think. Jerome is the best out the bunch I think. Depends if you want meaning behind it like are they family names or do you just want a nice middle name xx

RefundOrNot · Today 09:37

Agree Thomas is perfect unless you have a family name to use.

Pumpkinsaregrowingnicely · Today 09:38

Mine is Gabriel Joseph after his dgf.

17caterpillars1mouse · Today 09:38

Deginitely not Wayne - a completely opposite vibe to Gabriel which is lovely.

I think classical but not ovetly religious is your best bet. Gabriel Thomas is nice. Similar vibe would be something like Gabriel Alexander or Gabriel Oliver

Puhpuhpuhpuh · Today 09:38

Thomas is lovely. I like Jerome and Eric too, but definitely not Wayne and Parker. They’re a bizarre set of names to come up with, all very different in style.

Divebar2021 · Today 09:42

My first choice would always be Alexander I have to say. Ultimately they say their full name so infrequently that’s it’s not worth getting too uptight about. Thomas would be my choice from your list.

CleanSkin · Today 09:50

Middle names aren’t mandatory!
Gabriel is a lovely choice.
(we chose family-centric names for our DCs, not quirky or exotic but ones to remind us of respected loved ones)

Mumtobabyhavoc · Today 09:53

Gabriel Max Williams

5289843DM · Today 09:59

Sorry but Wayne is awful. Any family names you could use? Although middle names aren't mandatory, it would give him the option of another name if he dislikes Gabriel.

Gabriel James
Gabriel Sebastian
Gabriel Paul
Gabriel Luke
Gabriel Christopher

beeble347 · Today 10:06

Gabriel is lovely. I'd probably also go for something biblical and classic as the middle name.

Gabriel Joseph as a pp mentioned is gorgeous.
Gabriel Daniel
Gabriel David
Gabriel Luke / Lucas
Gabriel Jonathan
Gabriel Benjamin
Gabriel Matthew
Gabriel Aaron
Gabriel Simon

Non biblical AFAIK:
Gabriel Alistair
Gabriel Theodore
Gabriel Rory
Gabriel Alexander
Gabriel Benjamin

Firsttimebabymummy · Today 10:21

I like Gabriel Thomas
The suggestions of Gabriel Alexander are great too.

Hohofortherobbers · Today 11:36

Definitely not Wayne!! 🤣

Pancakeflipper · Today 11:38

I like using a family name as middle names - you could go through the family tree or pick a favourite relative?

beeble347 · Today 11:38

Gabriel Anthony is another one I like

Wheniswinenight · Today 11:52

Does Wayne have some very special family connection? If not then get rid of it now. It’s dreadful.
What about Luke or Matthew?

HugoThatway · Today 11:54

Dante

semideponent · Today 12:00

Gabriel Oliver
Gabriel James
Gabriel Theodore
Gabriel Felix
Gabriel Rupert
Gabriel Tobias

PinkPerpetue · Today 12:24

Hohofortherobbers · Today 11:36

Definitely not Wayne!! 🤣

This!
And not Parker either unless you’ve never heard of Thunderbirds 🤣

BeaLola · Today 12:33

Gabriel Alexander Williams

good Luck for next week

LoudPlumDog · Today 12:42

Gabriel Benjamin Williams
Gabriel John W…..
Gabriel Fraser W …..
Gabriel Kane W …..
Gabriel Nicholas W ……
Gabriel Patrick W ……
Gabriel Noah W ……

lifeonourplanet · Today 12:45

Gabriel Micah Williams

Puhpuhpuhpuh · Today 13:12

Hohofortherobbers · Today 11:36

Definitely not Wayne!! 🤣

Why are you laughing? It’s almost certainly a family name.

Mumofgirls2017 · Today 13:16

I like Thomas, Parker and Eric with Gabriel.

Gabriel edward
gabriel peter
gabriel vincent
gabriel oscar
gabriel jasper
gabriel rowan
gabriel jack
gabriel dylan

ToadRage · Today 13:22

I love Gabriel and after saying each option out loud i think it goes best with Eric.