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Nathaniel
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Mamagoose
 Post subject: Nathaniel?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:40 pm 
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I'm very stuck for a boy's name (Well, I'm very stuck for either but I'm focusing on boys at the moment). DH and I both love Nathaniel but with some reservation. I love the full name but I'm worried that its a bit of a mouthful. I'm not crazy about Nate or Nathan and really don't like Nat as abbreviations. But its really the only name we both like alot so far. Whats the general consensus?
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Lady Gugu
 Post subject: Re: Nathaniel?
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:53 pm 
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Love this name but same as you, not mad about the shortened versions.
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Mamagoose
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:03 pm 
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DH is worried he'd be called Natty :crazy:
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Pink Lady
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:16 pm 
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Not a fan sorry and doubt he'd be called by his full name.

Not a fan of Nathan either as I've only ever heard it called Nate-in.

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mummamia
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:19 pm 
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I quite like it, it's unusual but it will definately be shortened to Nat,Nate,Nathan.

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tel
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:12 pm 
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i think there are too many names it can be shortened to which would put me off...
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shellbellxxx
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:31 pm 
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i love it, i first came across that name when i was about 12 when i read a book called honest illusions by nora roberts.. i still love it.. in the book it was shortened to nate..

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:33 pm 
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I adore the name Nathaniel and not all of them get shortened! I am godmother to my cousins child and her godfather would be my age and still called Nathaniel. I do like Nathan too though, but only pronounced correctly!

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tanya2008
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:35 pm 
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my sons name is nathan and hes 16 now, his name has been shortened by his pals to nate which to be honest i dont mind but i do love the name ( nathan) have to be honest
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