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Samuel is my favourite. The meaning, the biblical story, it’s just a great name.
Samuel
I prefer Samuel. I have positive associations with Sam. It is simple and overused, but it makes me think of a good guy.
I like the meaning of Samuel better than the other two. Jacob's meaning "supplanter" and Thomas meaning "twin" aren't particularly interesting to me. Plus the Biblical Samuel was a wise prophet character while Jacob was rather ruthless and shady.
I prefer Samuel. I have positive associations with Sam. It is simple and overused, but it makes me think of a good guy.
I like the meaning of Samuel better than the other two. Jacob's meaning "supplanter" and Thomas meaning "twin" aren't particularly interesting to me. Plus the Biblical Samuel was a wise prophet character while Jacob was rather ruthless and shady.
Samuel because I like the nickname Sam the best
Jacob > Samuel > Thomas
I'd go with Thomas, because I think that it's the nicest!
I have always thought Samuel (sa-mule-ehl) as a very unpleasant sound and looks unattractive (again the uel part) so that one is out for me. I do like the sweet, boy-next-door nickname Sam.
Thomas is softer (certainly not in a bad way!) than Jacob which sounds tougher. I like them equally. Jacob has been used in my family since the 17th century, but my mother wanted to name me Thomas so I have a soft spot for that too.
I think all three lend themselves for a nickname (unavoidable) so take that into consideration. Which do you prefer? Sam, Tom or Jake?
Thomas is softer (certainly not in a bad way!) than Jacob which sounds tougher. I like them equally. Jacob has been used in my family since the 17th century, but my mother wanted to name me Thomas so I have a soft spot for that too.
I think all three lend themselves for a nickname (unavoidable) so take that into consideration. Which do you prefer? Sam, Tom or Jake?
This message was edited 5/1/2024, 3:40 AM
Actually, I’ve known several Jacobs who were just that, so I don’t think the nickname is entirely unavoidable! :)
Good to know!
I would only ever consider Thomas: the name of my two grandfathers, and with much less religious baggage than Samuel and Jacob, in spite of being a New Testament name itself. And I far prefer Tom to Sam or Jake.
Samuel is probably my favorite, but Thomas is nice. All are solid choices though.
All are fine names. I would rate them as follows:
1 Jacob - I love Jake as a standalone name as well.
2 Thomas I prefer the full name to Tom or Tam.
3 Samuel - I like Sam better than Samuel.
1 Jacob - I love Jake as a standalone name as well.
2 Thomas I prefer the full name to Tom or Tam.
3 Samuel - I like Sam better than Samuel.