Name poll (just because July 2011 will always be my fave board)

Mason&Mama · August 2012

We are working on names for #2. I know that this is more suitable for the Baby Names board or Jauary 2013 board, but I love you guys the best. Do you want to share your opinions just for the heck of it? We are not completely committed to these as the top two, but I think that they are our biggest contenders for now. There is still plenty of time to decide. Feel free to be as honest as you want!

And just to add, neither name is popular in my area. The only Caleb I have met is my age, and I have never met a Cole. I asked my local elementary school teacher friend, and she said that in 5 years she had one Caleb and no Coles.

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jlsimon56 · August 2012

I voted for Cole! I have also heard it as a nn for Nicholas.

ElatedMom2B · August 2012

The "less common" names are always that way until you name your child or do meet one with that name. Its kinda like a car - you never pay attention to a certain kind of car, but until you consider that car for yourself, you see them ALL.OVER.THE.PLACE!

JennV514 · August 2012

I like Cole better than Caleb.

AmandaP678 · August 2012

My cousins son is Caleb, but she spells it Kalob (not a fan personally of the spelling) and Mike's cousin's son is Cole (same age as Timmy)

I think I like Cole better not sure. I like both though.

dairygirl19 · August 2012

I like them both. Good solid picks.

I like the way Caleb and Mason flows though. Not that that's a big deal.

I also feel like Cole is a bit too nick-namey for me, but I tend to prefer more solid full names on boys.

Caleb is my fave for no real reason.

katie4253 · August 2012

I think those names must be regional. I had a lot of students with both of those names. But, that was in Missouri. Caleb sounds more like a full name. Cole sounds like a nick name to me.

Timshel17 · August 2012

I think I like Caleb better, but it was hard to pick! They are both good choices. Most Calebs I know are older and I know of two Coles, one's a teen, the other is 10 or so.

pettycrocker · August 2012

I agree with dairy, I like both names but I feel like Caleb just goes a little better with Mason.

Either one would be good though.

COMomma81 · August 2012

I like them both, but voted for Caleb

Did you find out you're having another boy? Congrats!

CocoBrynne · August 2012

I really really dislike the name Caleb, plus one of it's meanings are 'dog' which I just think makes it even worse.

I love the name Cole tho and think it sounds the best with Mason.

lisamoe · August 2012

Both are good.

I think I may prefer Caleb over Cole. Not because I don't like the name Cole, but I too, like OP said, think Cole sounds more of a nick name to me? But like I said both are cute names.

Saltina11 · August 2012

Of the two, I prefer Cole. However, it's so played out here in Philadelphia thanks to a certain pitcher. Did you put the names in Nymbler to see what else it generates for you?

Mason&Mama · August 2012

Thanks, ladies! Looks like a close vote! Caleb was actually supposed to be Mason's name (as in I had purchased letters to hang over his crib!). In the end, we went with Mason because it is a name we had picked 8 years ago. I was resistant because of those damn Kardashians, but in the end we didn't let that influence us. I probably won't decide on a name for quite a while, but I think that both of these stand a good chance.

Mason&Mama · August 2012

Saltina11:
Of the two, I prefer Cole. However, it's so played out here in Philadelphia thanks to a certain pitcher. Did you put the names in Nymbler to see what else it generates for you?

Never heard of Nymbler. I will check it out.

sarahbeth27 · August 2012

I much prefer Cole. Seems more modern.

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