Anonymous
Post 05/03/2022 12:59     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
James sounds very structured and boring. Daniel is more neutral but has an inclination to have fun and engage in adventures.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2022 12:47     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/02/2022 02:00     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
James.

Daniel is my loser BIL.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 01:23     Subject: Re:Classic American boy’s name
Like them both, but prefer Daniel.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 23:25     Subject: Re:Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/01/2022 22:54     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
I hate Daniel and think it’s wimpy.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 22:52     Subject: Re:Classic American boy’s name
Daniel. And I think Daniel sounds better with an Italian name.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 18:07     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/01/2022 18:05     Subject: Re:Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/01/2022 17:46     Subject: Re:Classic American boy’s name
Love James but can't stand Daniel
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 17:43     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/01/2022 17:39     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/01/2022 17:37     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
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
Post 05/01/2022 17:26     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
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Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 16:23     Subject: Classic American boy’s name
James.