Jonah.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Right now, my favorite name for a boy is Jonah. My husband is letting it grow on him; but, at the moment, he does not like it very much. He says that it sounds too girly because it ends in the "ah" sound.

What do you think?

I am a wee 6w4d with baby #2. Our first son is called Henry.

Comments

[ifancylust.livejournal.com]

for some reason i've always hated the name jonah. i know a lot of people are growing fond of it though.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Yeah. We will see, I suppose. :)

[myfriendjenny.livejournal.com]

I like it. :-)

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[tiffrobyn.livejournal.com]

I like it. Don't think it's a girly name at all.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[kthartline.livejournal.com]

I like it. Classic but not very common. I think it goes good with Henry too! Kindof the same...um...style I guess?

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[monalyssasmile.livejournal.com]

When I hear the name Jonah I think of a girl for some reason. I don't like it because of that reason. When I see the name Jonah I know it's a boy, but the sound is too girly.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think those were the same thoughts my husband had.

[bloomingtulip.livejournal.com]

While it's not a hyper-masculine name to me, it's not girly at all. I like it.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Well, I wasn't aiming for a Biblical name. I just happened to enjoy it. :)

The fact that it is becoming more popular is a bit of a deterrent. Although, I think I'd have a hard time finding a single name that wasn't in amongst certain crowds.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

I certainly appreciate you bringing the popularity to my attention. I was surprised to find out, after naming my son, that Henry had become so trendy. Last go around, I didn't take the time to research the statistics.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Dean is a good name- it was what my best friend's crush was called. She had me take pictures of his bum on our seventh grade class field trip, lol.

[poespretty.livejournal.com]

I was in the same boat. I just loved my daughter's name and somehow didn't realize that a bunch of other people who were having babies around the same time as me were starting to love it too. :) I think I still would have named her it though. with this one we're going for a little less popular if possible, but both of us liking the name is more important when it comes down to it.

I love Jonah. I don't think it's girly at all, but mabye that's bc I've always just known it's a boy name?

congrats on your "wee" pregnant-ness. ;D

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

What did you name your daughter?

[poespretty.livejournal.com]

Amelia :)

[anapology.livejournal.com]

I dont think it sounds girly at all, maybe he'd prefer Jonas?
I dont like that as much as Jonah though...
I think it really is a 'growing on you' name. Good luck, i'm in that position with Lucas!
I adore Henry, Jonah sounds great with it :-)

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

I think he does prefer Jonas- I'm not quite as keen on that version, though. But, I don't mind letting it grow on him at all. I didn't care for Henry when my husband first mentioned it; but, now, I couldn't imagine a better name!

[krosp.livejournal.com]

I don't think the Jonah of the Bible is a good namesake, he was a bit of an avoidant, disgruntled whinger, from what I remember :p

Otherwise it's quite masculine and sounds nice, I like names like John and Jonathan and it has the same beginning sort of sound

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

I wasn't particularly looking to emulate a Biblical character. But, I did attempt to win my husband over with the spectacular swallowed-by-a-whale bit. I wonder if it worked?

[krosp.livejournal.com]

He was swallowed by a whale AND SURVIVED - surely that's something you want in a son?! :P

[cocinadelfeto.livejournal.com]

I'm getting kind of sick of it because it's getting REALLY trendy among online communities.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Oh, interesting. Thanks.

[imyourrapunzel.livejournal.com]

I actually knew a girl named Jonah who hated her name because it's a boy's name and she now goes by something else. I like it.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Shamefully, that is sort of funny. Thank you! :)

[maude.livejournal.com]

I LOVE it and always have, my first best friend was named Jonah. I remember chasing him around the daycare trying to kiss him. I will definitely use it for a future son no matter how popular it is (and I've sworn off all names below #100), probably Jonah Benjamin.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Jonah Benjamin is very cute! :)

I think this one might be Jonah Armand (middle name after my husband's grandfather).

[turabiannights.livejournal.com]

I'd be shocked if the average American didn't recognize Jonah as masculine immediately. I'd understand if it were something like Luca or Bela... but saying Jonah is sorta girly is like saying Ezra and Elijah are sort of girly...

Anyway, I think Jonah and Henry would be an awesome sibset.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thank You :)

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)

[imafuckingirl.livejournal.com]

You could always use Jonas if it's the end sound putting him off.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

That is true; I just don't care for Jonas as much.

[glitterberrys.livejournal.com]

I LOVE the name Jonah, not girly at all. And I think it goes great with Henry.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thank You :)

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thank You :)

[elsh.livejournal.com]

I don't think it sounds any girlier than Noah. I don't think either one sound feminine in the least.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

[oh-snitch.livejournal.com]

I LOVE it. I love Henry too...one of my favorite names. Nice choices.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Thank You :)

[queen-mab.livejournal.com]

Funny you should mention this name. My friend Donovan's brother's name is Jonah. Donovan is gay, and Jonah is possibly the most masculine 13-year-old I've ever met, lol. I'm not sure if I like the name, but since I've met my friend's brother, it sounds more masculine to me.

[abandoneddream.livejournal.com]

Oh, hehe. Thanks! :)