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Help[Opinions] Re: Samuel
in reply to a message by Lux Ashton
Samuel's very basic, definitely bordering on boring. But as a name I'd use in real life... yeah, definitely. It sounds and looks very nice, I like the nickname Sam - but if you didn't like Sam, going by Samuel is just as feasible, at least in the UK/Europe...I know/know of a couple of Samuels who aren't Sams. It's friendly and approachable, but it would suit just about any kind of person throughout any stage in their life. It's not too youthful but not elderly, it can suit a fun and friendly guy just as much as a serious and studious one. It's as close to a blank slate name as you can get, but I personally think it's always got a bit of a happy and friendly vibe to it, especially if you opt to use the nickname Sam. Sam's such a sunny name to me, I guess there must be mean people called Sam out there but I've yet to meet one (Sammy and Sammi though...).
In short, you can argue it's a bit basic, but it's likeable and in real life, where everyday basic names aren't that much of a big deal, yeah, I'd use it. It's nice. It's also popular for more than one good reason. It's versatile. It's popular across many difficult cultures. It's easy to use and easy to wear without being too much. It's easy to spell and say, even across cultures. It's got an accessible built-in nickname if you/the bearer want(s). And I think it's a nice name that, in general, a lot of people just -like- even if they aren't into names. I think that's already a long list of reasons to like and use the name. And like I said, if I found out tomorrow I'm expecting a son, I'd have a fanciful list of names that I probably wouldn't use in real life that I'd fuss over and find fun and interesting and a pain in the arse to actually use, and another sensible list of names that I think work better in the real world, and Samuel would be near the top of that second list - that's to say, I'd use it.
In short, you can argue it's a bit basic, but it's likeable and in real life, where everyday basic names aren't that much of a big deal, yeah, I'd use it. It's nice. It's also popular for more than one good reason. It's versatile. It's popular across many difficult cultures. It's easy to use and easy to wear without being too much. It's easy to spell and say, even across cultures. It's got an accessible built-in nickname if you/the bearer want(s). And I think it's a nice name that, in general, a lot of people just -like- even if they aren't into names. I think that's already a long list of reasons to like and use the name. And like I said, if I found out tomorrow I'm expecting a son, I'd have a fanciful list of names that I probably wouldn't use in real life that I'd fuss over and find fun and interesting and a pain in the arse to actually use, and another sensible list of names that I think work better in the real world, and Samuel would be near the top of that second list - that's to say, I'd use it.
This message was edited 6/8/2025, 3:27 PM
