View Message

[Opinions] Nicholas and Daniel?
What do you think of these two names? I've always rather liked Daniel but I know so many of them but it's such a classic and it has a similar feel to Samuel (which I love but can't use). I think I prefer the Spanish spelling of Nicolas over Nicholas though.Thanks in advance :)
Archived Thread - replies disabled
vote up1

Replies

Great, strong names.
vote up1
I don't like Samuel. I do like Nicholas and Daniel though. But I think I like Nicholas a bit more.
vote up1
I know so many Nicholases (sp?) that I'm very tired of it. I would go with Daniel over Nicholas, as you don't hear it as much.
vote up1
vote up1
That sucks about Samuel. Even though Samuel, Daniel & Nicholas are all pretty much equally popular, I find Samuel refreshing and handsome and sweet. But Daniel and Nicholas are just boring and overused imo. My brother's name is Nicholas (he's in his 40s) so that's probably why it's not "fresh" to me, lol. And Daniel used to be a huge favorite of mine, but it's just too popular now (plus I greatly dislike the nn's Dan and Danny).
~Heather~
vote up1
Daniel although both names are nms*
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”
~Mark Twain
vote up1
I love both names
--
The summer ends and we wonder who we are, and there you go, my friends, with your boxes in your car...
- Dar Williams
vote up1
I love both names. They are great and you should definitely go on with them if you like them. Daniel and Samuel don't seem similar to me (beside the second letter being an a and the ending -el).
I also love the spelling Nicolas.Nicolas Daniel
Daniel NicolasBoth combos are great.
Proud Mommy to Noah Benjamin
vote up1
I love both. Daniel is lovely and timeless. And Nicholas is great too, unfortunately I hear it a lot around here. I like the spelling Nicolas too, as well as Nikolas.
Go on, be evil and get lazy.
vote up1
I prefer Daniel, I've always liked that name too. I agree that it's a classic and it also ages well. Nicholas I've never liked, I think it sounds too upper-class and it's just a bit much for me. I prefer just Nick to be honest. I'd definitely go with Daniel though.
vote up1
They are both nice names even though they're very common. They would make nice names for brothers.
vote up1
Nicholas and Daniel are terrific together! I really don't care for either of them separately, but I love them together. Just don't make Daniel be a "Danny.""No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
vote up1
I'm not fond of Daniel but I LOVE Nicholas. I personally prefer the sp. Nicholas, as I tend to pronounce Nicolas as "nee coh lahs".

~*~Jennifer Nicole~*~
Ariella Michelle Rene, Carrie Elisabeth Marie, Janna Cristina Rose
Conner Luis, Grant William, Jude Hamilton
vote up1
I love both equally.
vote up1
I like Daniel best.
vote up1
I like both names (and only the spelling Nicholas). So, it'd depend upon the middle name choice(s). But, I think Nicholas Daniel flows nicely, as does Samuel Nicholas. Why can't you use Samuel, if you don't mind me asking?Edit: Spacing.
Image hosted by Photobucket.com
We bare our souls and tell the most appalling secrets. - "Little Women"

This message was edited 10/4/2005, 7:54 PM

vote up1
My SIL is pregnant and if it's a boy, they will be naming him Samuel :).
vote up1
I'm one of the very few (if only) person who believes that one should use a name, no matter what, including if a family member is already using the name for their child. So, I would still use the name, regardless. But, that's my way of thinking, and I know hardly anyone agrees.
Image hosted by Photobucket.com
We bare our souls and tell the most appalling secrets. - "Little Women"
vote up1
They are both really cute names no matter if they're over used!Daniel is cute but I don't like Dan or Danny as nicknames. I like Niel instead. Try: DEINIOL (Welsh), TANIEL (Armenian), DENIEL (Breton)Nicholas is very nice but what about: MIKOLÁS (Slovak, Czech), NELS (Swedish), NICKOLAUS (German), NICOLAE (Romanian), NILS (Swedish, Norwegian) or my personal favorite: COLIN (Scottish) I love it!
vote up1
I love both - Daniel is my favourite boys name, as you know :-D, and I've often thought of Nicholas for a boy's middle name in honour of my mother, Nicola. Nicolas is nice too.:-)
ChrisellAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

vote up1
I prefer Daniel to Samuel. The "mule" part of Samuel has never really sat well with me. Daniel is so warm and honey-like in my mind. I don't think I've ever met a Dan / Daniel that wasn't a nice guy. (Not that I've ever met a nasty Samuel either.)I like both Nicholas and Nicolas. I think Nicolas is also the French spelling, as well. I would use the Nicholas spelling, just because it would be easier / less of a hassle.
vote up1
I like both names. They would make a nice sibset, too.
vote up1