7,405 online now
238,578 members
Newsletters
Log in or Join now

Fairfax Digital

Essential Baby > Pregnancy > Baby Names

Navigation

Welcome Guest
( Log In | Register )

Quick links

Help

Forum links

Blogs

Today's active topics

Newsletter Subscriptions

Rules

Baby names

Find your ideal baby name on EB's new Baby Names tool: www.essentialbaby.com.au/pregnancy/baby-names

2 Pages

1 2 >

Overthinking?, Boy's names

Jazza L View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 09:55 AM Post #1
Posts: 56 Joined: 17-July 05
New Member
Hey all. Just looking for some comments on boys names. I struggle with boys names. I have a son named Joel which i love but if baby number 2 is a boy I'm a bit stumped. I dont mind Will but think they should have a full length version for there adult life. I love the dutch version of William which is Willem. I worry though that that they might get a few ??? about spelling and pronunciation as it's not widely used in Oz. I also love Josh/Joshua but do you think 3 J's in a family is to much (son and me both J's).Does Joshua and Joel sound kitch? Or am I just overthinking!!!?? Thanks !

tothebeach View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 09:57 AM Post #2
Posts: 5,195 Joined: 7-May 09 From: sydney
+
I don't think that anyone would blink at Willem. there is one in DS's class. He sometimes gets Will but mostly Willem.

mum2amonkey View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:00 AM Post #3
Posts: 721 Joined: 14-July 06
Mum2amonkey
Joshua and Joel go really well together. I have a no same letter rule in our family...more from coming from a family where you didn't know who any of the Mr R mail was as we grew up. Not a fan of the Willem spelling if you want it pronounced William but if you want Will-em then it's fine too

countrymel View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:02 AM Post #4
Posts: 14,271 Joined: 14-April 09
++
My nephew has a Willem in his kindy class (not Dutch) I knew a fair few when I was at school (different place) as we had a big dutch community in our area. There is also a cigar brand called 'Wee Willem' I think so people who are familiar with tobacco would know the spelling too! It is a lovely name - you are over thinking!

Sunnycat View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:04 AM Post #5
Posts: 9,236 Joined: 9-October 09
If a cat doesn't like you, then what's wrong with you?
I like Joshua and Joel together I don't think it is too much to have 3 J names in the family, but I'm not one to be bothered if people in the family share the same initials. I adore Willem and think it is fine.

FiveAus View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:08 AM Post #6
Posts: 1,865 Joined: 6-October 12 From: Country Victoria
Advanced Member
My daughters are both B's and the mail was never an issue. Because these days, they get so little mail anyway (everyone uses email) and by the time they were old enough to be getting quantities of "adult" mail.........bank statements, phone bills etc.....one had moved out. Then the other moved out.

FiveAus View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:10 AM Post #7
Posts: 1,865 Joined: 6-October 12 From: Country Victoria
Advanced Member
I love the name Will. I would use it as the whole name, not short for anything. I'm not fond of William and Willem doesn't do it for me either, but Will is an awesome name for a boy and a man.

Susiebelle View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:20 AM Post #8
Posts: 617 Joined: 16-September 11
Regular Member
I think Willem/Will is a great choice and I wouldn't hesitate to use it. I also think 2 J names are not a problem - Joel and Joshua/Josh is fine. You have some good choices there!

MakeLoveNotBacon View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:23 AM Post #9
Posts: 12,780 Joined: 10-October 09 From: land of no sleep
++
Willem is great. Not fond of Joel and Joshua together.

Hungry Caterpill... Hungry Caterpillar View Member Profile	09/12/2012, 10:28 AM Post #10
Posts: 225 Joined: 21-January 10
Member
Willem is a lovely name. I don't think that you will have many problems with spelling or pronunciation. I don't think Josh and Joel are too close and 3 J names in the one family would not bother me enough to not use a name I love.

« Next Oldest · Baby Names · Next Newest »

2 Pages

1 2 >

1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)

0 Members:

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

The accidental attachment parent

"Attachment parenting has set me up for ... well, I'm not going to say failure, but for a very difficult time," says one mum.

Baby love is worth the expense

Amidst all the arguing over which paid parental leave scheme is best for parents, is anyone talking about what's best for babies?

Immunisation, fever and pain relief

Find out the benefits and risks involved with protecting your child from harmful diseases.

Free: 'The First Year' ebook

Check out our new interactive ebook, part of the brand new SMH Shortbooks series, for free!

One mum's 'biggest mistake' offers lesson for all

A mother sparked conversations around the world when she declared, in a national newspaper, that she wished she'd never had her two children. But her story can teach us a valuable lesson on parenthood.

Ask an expert: My child is suddenly resisting toilet training

My child is resisting the toilet training process. We got off to a good start, but now she?s refusing to use the toilet. What can we do now?

Johnson's Baby 'how to' videos

We've learned a lot since we launched our first JOHNSON'S� baby powder way back in 1894, so we've put together this collection of 'how to' videos to get you started on your exciting journey.

New dads are sexy and they know it

While most women wouldn?t associate being a new parent with feeling more attractive, it seems men see it differently: they think they?re better looking than before they were dads.