Classic American boy’s name

[Anonymous]

James.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a James (so I'm biased) and he's one of 4 or 5 in his whole elementary school (no others in his grade). I can't think of any Daniels in his school at all. (The only boy name that there are multiples per grade is Max.)

No one ever shortens his name either. Not so say it will never happen, but it's not automatic like some names seems to be. I think the one syllable thing cuts some of it off.

I also have a James, and no one shortens his name.

[Anonymous]

James is more classic American / English. Think about the nickname, do you like Jimmy?

I like Daniel, that’s my son’s middle name

[Anonymous]

I really love both names, but I have a Daniel (current high school senior.)
I don't think you could go wrong with either.

[Anonymous]

Love James but can't stand Daniel

[Anonymous]

You’re not going to get a consensus on this, OP. I love both names.

If I had to pick one it would be Daniel. Danny is a great nickname.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you like Dan or Jim because people will definitely shorten the name?

Dan definitely but I don’t know if this generation even knows that Jim is a nickname for James. All the little James’ I know go by James or Jamie.

[Anonymous]

Daniel. And I think Daniel sounds better with an Italian name.

[Anonymous]

I hate Daniel and think it’s wimpy.

[Anonymous]

They're both good! I prefer James and DH prefers Daniel. James is the English variant of Jacob and Daniel is Hebrew so I wouldn't say one is more American than the other.

[Anonymous]

Like them both, but prefer Daniel.

[Anonymous]

James.

Daniel is my loser BIL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you like Dan or Jim because people will definitely shorten the name?

Dan definitely but I don’t know if this generation even knows that Jim is a nickname for James. All the little James’ I know go by James or Jamie.

Most of the Jim's I know started going by Jim later, like high school/college. So I think its still popular, just doesn't catch on when they are little. I've seen the same thing happen with Robert---Robbie/Bobby--Rob/Bob.

[Anonymous]

James sounds very structured and boring. Daniel is more neutral but has an inclination to have fun and engage in adventures.