What do you think of the boys name, Reuben?

Hi everyone,


We are so stuck for boys names. We have so many for a girl, Ruby and Ella being our favourites but at our scan last week the woman gave us a hint that our baby is a boy!


I quite like normal names like, Jack, Daniel and Joshua but my hubby doesn't but then I heard Reuben, which I think is quite nice.


What do you think?


Thank you xx

What do you think of the boys name, Reuben?
Reuben is a hebrew name, it means behold a son, or renewer.


I knew a Reuben many years ago, and his family were not jewish.


Reuben, sounds manly and strong


If you like the name that is all that matters.
Reply:I like the name Reuben but then you have a sandwich that most kids hate named that. Then you have the song Reuben, Reuben. Then you have the nickname Rue which they learn in about the 5th grade english class means regrets. Admittedly you could call him Ben but there's no guarantees other kids will.





My sons are Jeremy Ross %26amp; Michael Zachary. The oldest can go by J.R. professionally and Michael is a creative sort so M.Z., Zach, etc goes well. The names are a little unusual (except of course Michael) but not so unusual they invite teasing.





I also like the name Demitri which is Russian for James but then you have the Demi nickname.





There are all kinds of websites with boys name and their meaning. We went by not only the sound of the name but it's meaning. That's another way to stress your love for them 24/7 and long after you're gone. I know several who were named that way and brag about how much their parents wanted them to know their high hopes and love for them through their names.





In the olden days the first born male often got his paternal grandfather's first name %26amp; mother's maiden name for his middle name. That's kinda neat too because it helps them learn early the importance of the name they carry and pride in keeping it untarnished.
Reply:sounds mexican.
Reply:It's funny how old traditonal Jewish names like Reuben and Joshua are so fashionable now. When I was young no one had those names except the middle aged and elderly people in my local syanagogue.





Reuben is ok if you plan on becoming a Rabbi! Also gets shortened to Rube or Ruby which sound feminine.
Reply:I like the name Reuben. It's very nice!
Reply:Reuben - lovely biblical name ( Josephs older brother I believe!!). i also like Elliott and Jacob!!
Reply:Ok if you are jewish.
Reply:Reuben, is an ok name... but i wouldn't like to grow up with it.
Reply:i knew a Reuben and everyone called him Ruby!





i like the name, if it feels right when he is born, so be it!!!





congrats!
Reply:If you like the name then go for it - check it goes with your surname and that the initials do not spell out something stupid for the child.
Reply:Reuben is not my most favourite I have to admit. Try the website below, it's great for names and meanings! Congratulations! :-D


http://www.babynamesworld.com/
Reply:Um, its nice, but it reminds me of the guy from Road Trip.


What about Gideon? Or Graydon?? Traditional names are great too, like Henry and Edward and George. They're rarely used now. I don't know anyone by those names any more.
Reply:reuben makes me think of an old grey man with a messy beard, dont know why, thats only my opinion though, if you like it go with it


good luck
Reply:It sounds great
Reply:Hi, I like Reuben i think it is a lovely name. My daughter is 26 weeks pregnant, she has not found out the sex of her baby, if it's a boy his name will be Louie, if it's a girl her name will be Mia.
Reply:It's nice and unique as well as original.


Other suggestions:


Seth


Gavin


Ryan


Duncen/Duncan


Kenny





And congrats :D
Reply:Are you Jewish my dear? I think you'll find it is a jewish name nothing wrong with that of course though your child may take a ribbing when he gets older you know how cruel folk can be. you only have to look at the Q%26amp;A's on the McCanns to realise that.
Reply:i think it's a cute name ^o^
Reply:Hate it. Sorry. But ick! Stick with Jack or any of your other choices, but dump Reuben.
Reply:its a beautiful name


i know two ruebens , both rabbis and both have a very good aura
Reply:Reuben is a nice name. I used to know a Reuben who was in my class in middle school. Really nice guy. Also heard that a Belgian painters last name is Reubens. Congratulations and good luck on the naming.
Reply:yes i like reuben although it is a popular name at the moment. there are 2 reubens in my daughters nursery, but i still like it.
Reply:i actually like reuben... it's a good choice.
Reply:hmm... its alright, not bad, but not my favourite. but personally, I like the names Emmett, Avery, Levi, Jacob(Jake), Landon, Laurent, Wesley (or Westley), River, Nathaniel (the name sounds kinda weird, but the short form "Nate" is what I really love), Rain, Kyle, Julius, Evan, Jasper, and Henry (look up Henry Cavill, hes absolutely gorgeous which is why I love teh name)





I hope you decide on a nice name!! good luck!! hope this helps!!
Reply:I like Reuben alot, it's different but not so different that it is ridiculous!
Reply:I love the name Reuben. It's not used much and it sounds masculine. I like the spelling Ruben better though.
Reply:i really like reuben it's very unusual ..go for it.x
Reply:i dont really like Reuben but Robin is similar and its nice! Matthew is a nice name aswell!
Reply:I really like the name Ruben. It's quite popular at the moment, and not confined to any one religion. I know two lovely little boys called Ruben - very bright as well!
Reply:Reuben is like a geek's name, like Eugene. I like Karl Jack.
Reply:I like it. I used to know a Reuben in high school. He was a bit odd, though, and it put me off the name for a while.





I also like Rupert.