hi there,
do you prefer spencer or joel for a boy???

ta

spencer

Joel
When I hear Spencer, I have two reactions. Firstly, it sounds too surnamey for me. Secondly, I can't help thinking of underwear! You know, the daggy ones you wear to keep you warm in winter.

Joel. Sorry don't like Spencer.

I don't like either sorry.

Joel.

Spencer to me is more commonly used than Joel. I much prefer Joel, Spencer is still a surname to me which people have decided to use as a first name.

I prefer Joel.

I don't mind Spencer, it's just that I can't get past the fact it is a clothing item I think.

Joel.

I don't like Spencer, it reminds me of something but I cant remember what...

Spencer - I am a teacher and all the Spencer's I have met are adorable!
...so are the Joel's, but Spencer for me.

I also like Fletcher and Fraser. Just added them as they have 'er' on the end as well!

Good luck.

Spencer

Joel

I have twins- Spencer and Jasper but the alternative two names were Joel and Noah

I think Spencer is more cheeky and I don't mind (if I have to hear it) Spence.

I dont like Joel shortened to Joe

Joel

ummm, well now let me think!????


Joel of course -its a gorgeous name for a gorgeous boy!

Spencer is the only surnamey name I like (maybe Fraser too), and I've never liked Joel.

I knew a lovely Spencer, but the Joels I've know just haven't impressed me...

Definately Joel.

Joel

Joel!

I have a Joel and I love it more today than when I chose it 9yrs ago.

I don't like Spencer. Reminds me of 'Frank Spencer' (Betty, the cat did a whoopsy on my beret)

I like Spencer. Joel just reminds me of an uncle I don't particularly like!

I love the name Spencer !!

But I biased, I have a Spencer of my own and he is gorgeous and cheeky
( I also have a Fletcher too who is equally gorgeous and cheeky )

Joel

I prefer "Spencer" - I have a cousin with this name.

Joel is neither here, nor there for me..

Joel, by far.

I love the name Joel. Spencer not so much.

Joel!

We have a Joel and have only ever met one other Joel before(who is also a nice kid).

It can't really be shortened down to anything.

Joel,

I like Spencer but I called a dog Spencer and the reactions and comments I got from people was terrible. So I never thought about calling my DS that when I was pregnant with him.

Spencer

Spencer it is one of my favorite boys name. Pity it is my BIL's name or I woudl have used it

I really dont like either at all! If I HAD to chose I guess Id chose Spencer though..

Joel - really like it!

Don't like Spencer at all.

Um Joel for me

Joel

Spencer for me.

I have 2 adult friends called Spencer and they are both lovely.

Definitely Joel for me, but that is only my opinion as I don't like surnamey names as first names.

Mel

I prefer Joel

Spencer!

I really like BOTH of them

Joel.

Spencer is a singlet.

i'm not a big fan either but i think joel is beter name then spencer

I really like Spencer. If I am lucky enough to have another boy one day, Spencer is at the top of our list!

I knew a Joel who I didn't really like so I'm afraid the name is tarnished for me!

Good luck.

Spencer . And my son Spencer is NOT a singlet.

Spencer has been a traditional 'first' name for a long time, especially in the UK where it is really popular, and has been for some years.

Joel is a lovely name too, but they are quite different in style to choose between.

Spencer

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I dont mind both actually.

Spencer.

I find it amazing how people can read this thread, see that there are people answering who actually have children by either of the names and THEN say something offensive/hurtful about the name.

Is it really necessary to post that you think Spencer is a singlet straight after someone who has the name Spencer.

There are some flipping awful things that people have called their children but when asked an opinion of it you could just say you don't particularly like it or say nothing at all

dgoat: I was thinking the same thing as I posted that my son's name was Spencer.

Spencer is first and foremost a name, then it became the name of an item of clothing. People don't stop calling their kids John just because it's a slang term for a toilet.

I've had comments by family members " You've named your son after thermal underwear?" My reply to them is " Well he is snuggly and warm"


anzacgirl: my Spencer is nearly 3 as well! When is your little mans birthday?

I have Spencer and Jasper ( twins) who are 17 months old in two days

Jasper was one of the names we had on the list for Spence