Question:
Dean, Jack, Joel, or Samuel?
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2014-01-25 13:33:51 UTC
We're down to 21 days, and we still don't have the name set. I joined this website a few days ago during a snow day from my teaching career for suggestions and feedback of the names. Our other three kids names just came so naturally. Peanut probably wants to have an actual name before he comes out...

My wife and I have narrowed the list down to four strong possibilities: Dean, Jack, Joel, or Samuel. Andrew is very close to being on our list, but we aren't sure how we feel about having two "A" names in our family since our three kids names start with different letters. We really want the middle name to be Jonathan after me since we used my wife's middle name on our daughter, especially since this is our last child. But, Jack Jonathan doesn't make since because Jack can be used as a nickname for John (not the same name, but very close), and Joel Jonathan sounds a bit off (all of this is just being translated as to what my wife told me; I'm not good with the "flow" or "sound" of names...). That kind of stuff is definitely more of my wife's department.

Our kids are:
Alexis Charlotte “Sassy” ~ 7
William Grayson “Will” ~ 5
Colin Patrick ~ 2.5

Do you prefer Dean, Jack, Joel, or Samuel with our other kids names? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Ten answers:
Vanilla Bear
2014-01-25 15:40:35 UTC
This is honestly way too hard. All of these names are wonderful, and I actually have all of them on my list. Truth be told, each name sounds great with your kids names, which just makes this even harder. I'll try to not be so confusing with this answer.



First up: Dean. In my previous answer, I told you how much I love this name. It's strong, short, sweet, simple, and stoic. It sounds so brave and courageous and makes me think of a charming, cheeky boy who has a huge personality. Alexis, William, Colin, and Dean could most definitely work. Plus, Dean Jonathan is actually really adorable. I think this name is nearly perfect with your other kids.



Next is Jack. A to-the-point, stand alone name that has been used for centuries without a hitch. It's a good way to honor yourself since you and your wife honored her (your wife) with your daughter's name. As you pointed out, Jack is a nickname for John, and your name is Jonathan, so it works well. Instead of using Jonathan as Jack's middle name, you could easily make Jack his first name and choose a different middle name for him. All in all, this is a great name with a ton of class and character, and it works well with Alexis, William, and Colin, but I still like Dean more.



Now, we're up to Joel. A name very similar to both Dean and Jack. It's a one syllable name that hasn't been used much, and it's potential as a contender in the top one hundred is dwindling. Take that as a blessing! This means that your son may be the only Joel he ever meets! As I've pointed out before, you definitely have a little "Jon and Kate Plus 8" thing going, but I still really like this name.



Here's the toughest one for me to describe: Samuel. This is my second favorite boy name, and it's been in my top ten ever since my fascination with baby names began. There is something so wonderfully amazing about this name. It's historical, timeless, classical, handsome, masculine, and downright adorable! The nicknames Sam and Sammy honest to God make me melt inside, and I so want to use this name on my own son (if and when I ever have one). Seriously, I love this name so much. Alexis, William, Colin, and Samuel work perfectly together! Gorgeous and stunning!



Last is Andrew. This name is my third favorite to go with your other kids names with Dean and Samuel being tied. I think Andrew works really well with Alexis, William, and Colin, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with having two A names, especially if one is a boy, the other is a girl, and their names sound and look nothing alike (now, a name like Alexander is a different story). This is a brilliant name that automatically makes me think of a goofy, well-rounded young man.



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My two favorites are Dean and Samuel. I'm honestly leaning more toward Dean with your kids names, but some part of me keeps screaming that Samuel fits better. Still, I think Dean would add a TON of flare, sophistication, and sweetness to your other kids names. Either way, Dean Jonathan or Samuel Jonathan sound great no matter what!
Drei
2014-01-25 23:06:54 UTC
I think having to A's names isn't a problema, because they would be name by their nickname: Sassy and Andy or Drew. And Andrew Jonathan is a strong name.



I'm not sure about Dean Jonathan, and Samuel Jonathan is too long. But, between these four names, I would chose Samuel Jonathan.
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2014-01-25 22:02:42 UTC
I love the name Joel! However, I have to agree that it doesn't flow well with the middle name of Jonathon. Samuel and Dean both work well. Between the two I would probably go with Dean since it isn't as common.
Matrix13
2014-01-25 21:43:24 UTC
Joel Sean

Joel Cory

Joel Maxwell

Joel Nicholas

Joel Garrett

Joel Henry

Joel Fletcher
anonymous
2014-01-25 21:58:48 UTC
Out of your list, I'd say Dean. It sounds rather nice!

My suggestions:

Aiden Jonathan

Hayden Jonathan

Drake Jonathan



Hope this helps and congratulations!
Kelcy
2014-01-25 21:39:22 UTC
Dean
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2014-01-25 21:35:34 UTC
Dean Jonathan will sound very handsome.
anonymous
2014-01-25 22:10:07 UTC
those are beautiful, i think Dean Jonathan is the best, it flows very well on its own and with the other kids names :) congrats
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2014-01-25 22:22:34 UTC
Dean!! It's my all time fav boys name, so cute and handsome, love love love!!
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2014-01-26 06:23:52 UTC
i like Joel more


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