Help me decide which name my son should go by and which should just be middles. He’s way too old now (3 months) for going by all his three names. Yes, that’s what’s going on right now, so desperately need help!
Should I go with the classic [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] (nn [name_m]Joe[/name_m]), [name_m]Mats[/name_m] (Swedish form of [name_m]Matthew[/name_m]) or [name_m]Hjalmar[/name_m] (Icelandic, pronounced Yalmar). [name_f]My[/name_f] older kids have names more in line with [name_m]Joseph[/name_m]. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] and [name_m]Hjalmar[/name_m] are family names (originally chosen as middles) that make my heart melt whereas [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] is the more reasonable and smart choice. [name_u]Love[/name_u] the nickname [name_m]Joe[/name_m].
Joseph is my favourite. If you’re in an [name_f]English[/name_f]-speaking country, I would say either [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] or [name_m]Mats[/name_m] as a first name as they’re easier to pronounce. You may have to constantly correct people with [name_m]Hjalmar[/name_m], which may be an issue, so it might be better to use this as a middle.
If he’s three his name can’t be changed. Call him by his name. If he’s named [name_m]Joseph[/name_m], that’s what he should be called. [name_f]My[/name_f] favorite is [name_m]Mats[/name_m], but if that’s not on his birth certificate, don’t cause unnecessary confusion.
He’s 3 months old. Not 3 years. So no preference of his own yet . All three are on his birth certificate so no change needed. It’s just a matter of what to call him
Mats is really cute! I’m not a big fan of [name_m]Joseph[/name_m]/Joe personally but as it’s his first name this is probably the easiest for people to understand.
I really like [name_m]Mats[/name_m]! [name_m]Mats[/name_m] [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] [name_m]Hjalmar[/name_m] would be amazing!
Congratulations for your baby boy and good luck with your decision!
If in an [name_f]English[/name_f] speaking country, I would go with [name_m]Joseph[/name_m] ([name_m]Joe[/name_m]) or [name_m]Mats[/name_m]. Personally, I love [name_m]Mats[/name_m].