Gabriel

OliveOyl2014 · August 2015

I am trying to talk my husband into the name Gabriel for a boy. His main concern is that he might get made fun of by kids putting an emphasis to make it sound like Gay-briel. Or that the nickname Gabe would be turned into the word gay. I understand what he means but just wanted to get some other opinions on the name/nickname. Do you think it will pose a significant problem? Thanks in advance!

magsugar13 · August 2015

Gabriel is one of my all ite favorite names. LOVE

but i hate hate gabe

i dont know what to say about teasing, but all names can be made fun of

ashleyandely · August 2015

Wow. No. I think your husband is very much over thinking it. I know kids can be cruel.. But I think Gabriel is fine.

wassuphoes · August 2015

I like to think that Gay as a pejorative will significantly decrease in our childrens generation.

CaboBride2015 · August 2015

wassuphoes said:
I like to think that Gay as a pejorative will significantly decrease in our childrens generation.

Ditto. And double points for use of the word "pejorative".

FreshBakedBrownies · August 2015

To be honest, I really really want to love the name Gabriel, but I've had the same hesitations that your husband has. Yes kids can find a way to make fun of any name, but this one seems too easy. I'm not sure I'm as optimistic about the term gay being suddenly out use.

Knottie97536784 · August 2015

I really like the name Gabriel and the nn Gabe. I wouldn't worry about the nickname Gay. I went to school with a Gabriel and I never heard him called that.

LNic5 · August 2015

I don't think that would be an issue

YouHadMeAtMeatTornado · August 2015

wassuphoes said:

I like to think that Gay as a pejorative will significantly decrease in our childrens generation.

This. @wassuphoes knows her stuff, and I agree that the word "gay" is already in the process of losing its power. Which is wonderful. I also LOVE the name Gabriel, nn Gabe. It's on my short list too. It also has a great meaning, "Man of God. God's able-bodied one," if that's important to you.

FWIW, I had a coworker named Gabe years ago when I was waiting tables, and not once did I ever hear someone call him "Gay."

Gingermom15 · August 2015

Love the name. Gabe is my little nephew so I'm super biased.
Had your son been born in the previous generation, I would understand your husbands trepidation. However, I am no longer hearing it as an insult except occasionally by the late teen/ early 20's crowd. Even then, it's becoming less heard among them.
I gave up the name Arthur because SO didn't want him to be called Art because it rhymes with fart. But I wasn't sold on it myself, so it wasn't a big deal. Don't give up a name you really love because of a possible nickname.

nackie · August 2015

I love the name, it's on our short list for boys as well. I don't think it will be an issue

benmel31 · August 2015

I love Gabrielbut DH had the exact same concern. We compromised and Gabriel will be this little guy's middle name.

Latina211508 · August 2015

My sons middle name is Gabriel. Honestly kids will make fun of anything. My name is Courtney and best believe I've had people turn that name into jokes. Even though is was so silly. It's a nice name. Don't think too deep into it.

bbiutmcph · August 2015

Love Gabriel. Also @wassuphoes

OliveOyl2014 · August 2015

Thanks ladies! Still trying to talk him into it. I think he's making a bigger deal out of it then it will end up being.

mb0112 · August 2015

My only hesitation with Gabriel is that Gabrielle (for a girl) is much more common in my area so I would hope it does not have a feminine feel.... The "gay" thing never occurred to me and I agree kids of this generation probably won't be using that to tease.

daystardreams · August 2015

I had a friend in high school named Gabriel and yes, he did get lots of Gay comments. Mostly from his friends and they'd quip back and forth. It didn't appear to bother him but he was a well liked 'cool' kid. The situation could've been a lot different...yet kids make fun of other kids, it happens. Gabriel is an awesome name.

TarHeelMomToBe · August 2015

I love Gabriel, but DH thought it had a feminine feel, so it was out of consideration.

Honestly, if your DH isn't on board, then I'd toss it. There are so many great names, I'm sure you can find one that you both love.

cookies754 · August 2015

I had two students this past school year, one Gabriel and one Gabe. They never had any problems with other students. It also never crossed my mind as a possible issue either.