Hey guys, not expecting or anything, just looking.
I was on my way to uni some days ago, when the name [name_m]Moses[/name_m] got stuck in my head (probably because I was listening to the soundtrack from The [name_m]Prince[/name_m] of [name_u]Egypt[/name_u]). I’ve never really considered it before, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. What are your opinions? Is it usable in 2015? What would you pair it with (middle names or siblings)?
Much appreciated!
I think yes, usable, but I’d assume his parents were religious. It used to be quite a popular name among Jewish people here.
I would pair [name_m]Moses[/name_m] with a more simple, common name, like [name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Paul[/name_m], [name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_u]Jay[/name_u], [name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Leo[/name_m], [name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Bastian[/name_m].
I think it would work best as a GP name. I think it’s really not the best idea to stick a child with a name that has that strong of a connection (especially due to it being a religious connection). It has the potential to really offend someone and I think it’s just a lot to live up to. If the child ends up not having strong religious ties it could be hard to wear, or if they do end up having strong religious ties. It could maybe work as a middle, but I wouldn’t suggest it personally.
I think if Jesús is usable then [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is, too. I actually quite like the sound, it’s soft and intersting.
I don’t know who it could possibly offend.
I think the pronunciation difference helps the usability of [name_m]Jesus[/name_m]. When it comes to religion people can absolutely get offended over a name like that. Again, just my thoughts. I’m not a religious person so I wouldn’t care one way or another meeting someone with that name other than thinking it was an odd choice. It’s good to look at all angles of a name like that 
I know a teenage [name_m]Moses[/name_m]! He was 2 when I taught his older brother [name_u]Noah[/name_u] at a [name_m]Christian[/name_m] Academy years ago. When I met the parents, I was pretty surprised that they would have chosen such Biblical names for both sons - It was almost an overload, even for me! ([name_m]Don[/name_m]'t they say that the more liberal you are, the more traditionally conservative your children’s names…?) But everyone has a right to name their children in the way they see fit - I don’t think the Name-Police will come after you, unless it’s [name_f]Pam[/name_f] and [name_f]Linda[/name_f], but I think they’ll be kind about it! lol
The only way to describe their dad was a shorter, chunkier dude, very on-edge with his style - a [name_u]Harley[/name_u] [name_m]Davidson[/name_m] lover - not personable at all; also a local pizza parlor owner (we actually ended up taking a fun, behind-the-scenes field-trip there!). Their mom, on the other hand, was on the other end of the spectrum totally! Tall, thin and quiet, with an extra big heart. I believe she had an older son named [name_u]Dylan[/name_u], and while he and [name_u]Noah[/name_u] totally took after her, little [name_m]Moses[/name_m] was on the shorter, fuller side like his dad. They divorced several years after I met them - it was very sad.
Anyway, back to the name in question… I think [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is just as available as [name_u]Noah[/name_u] and [name_m]Abraham[/name_m] are in 2015. Maybe a bit cluncky-chic for me, but very worthy namesakes, meanings and history. Regardless of your thoughts on the recent ‘Biblical’ (although they weren’t really) movies of 2014 and still-to-be-released in 2015, I feel [name_m]Moses[/name_m] would be extremely accepted in today’s world. Everyone will have different thoughts about names like this, but be true to yourself and don’t be swayed by anyone’s thoughts but your own… for you, it could be a passing thought or perhaps rise to the surface once you’re ready for children of your own 
I actually think [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is a hipster choice. [name_f]Gwyneth[/name_f] Paltrow chose it in 2006. A well-known blogger in SF chose it in 2008. It actually ranks at #468 in the US for 2013. So it’s being used. I actually don’t see it being out-of-place with religious names or grandiose names like [name_m]King[/name_m] and [name_m]Kingston[/name_m] (which rank at ~#190) and [name_m]Maximus[/name_m] (#200.)
I’d pair it with something more traditional, like [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] or [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]. The celebrity sibsets I know are [name_f]Apple[/name_f] & [name_m]Moses[/name_m] and [name_m]Roman[/name_m] & [name_m]Moses[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Roman[/name_m] is a great match. Maybe something like [name_m]Alistair[/name_m] or [name_m]Carmichael[/name_m]?
I actually think [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is a hipster choice. [name_f]Gwyneth[/name_f] Paltrow chose it in 2006. A well-known blogger in SF chose it in 2008. It actually ranks at #468 in the US for 2013. So it’s being used. I actually don’t see it being out-of-place with religious names or grandiose names like [name_m]King[/name_m] and [name_m]Kingston[/name_m] (which rank at ~#190) and Maximums (#200.)
I think it’s usable, and I personally like it. It does have a strong religious association, though, so if that bothers you I’d definitely keep it in the Guilty Pleasure list. I however don’t think it’s any more potentially offensive or heavily tied to religion than other names like [name_m]Abraham[/name_m], [name_m]Isaac[/name_m], [name_m]Ezekiel[/name_m] or [name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m].
I don’t see why it’s too religious to use- I don’t get that vibe from it any more than [name_u]Noah[/name_u], [name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m], [name_m]Isaiah[/name_m], [name_m]Elijah[/name_m] or [name_m]Jonah[/name_m], which all are very popular (at least in the US) and don’t seem to cause any offence
In fact I get a much less biblical feel from it than from [name_u]Noah[/name_u], which to me is very tied to that one story and so has strong religious connotations
I remember hearing a grandmother greet her teenaged grandson [name_m]Moses[/name_m] in a shop, I thought it was so handsome and sensitive sounding
I also like it and am considering using it, although I am not overly religious, and some combos I’ve been thinking about have been more surnamey or old fashioned in a non-biblical way, I guess to balance out the biblical sound, if that makes any sense
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Latham[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Jackson[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_u]Carlisle[/name_u]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Augustin[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Winston[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Evander[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Lorenzo[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Booker[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] Waker
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Xavier[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Patrick[/name_m]
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Irving[/name_m]
Thanks guys, I’m glad so many of you like it. I love the sound of [name_m]Moses[/name_m], and it conjures pictures of serenity, rivers, and peace to me. I’m not very religious, but the bible association doesn’t bother me at all.
I think [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is an unexpected choice, but I think it is usable. All sorts of unusual biblical names are now coming into use. [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is a big biblical prophet and is no less usable than [name_m]Abraham[/name_m] or [name_m]Mohammad[/name_m].
Definitely usable. I’ve actually come across two little boys named [name_m]Moses[/name_m] in the last year while at playgrounds with my kids.
I know the sweetest 6-year-old boy named [name_m]Moses[/name_m], so it definitely works for me. 
Thanks for the responses, we’ve added [name_m]Moses[/name_m] to our top 5 list (!!). It’s very rare that we agree on any names at all, so I’m elated we have found one that we both love. Time will show if I’m brave enough to use it
[name_m]Moses[/name_m] is definitely usable if you’re religious.
What would you imagine [name_m]Moses[/name_m]’ siblings to be called?
I love [name_m]Moses[/name_m]! I know one boy with the name and he wears it well. It would fit a little boy all the way up to an old man.
A person could get offended if you were going to name the child [name_m]Jesus[/name_m], but I don’t see a problem with [name_m]Moses[/name_m]. The reason being that [name_m]Jesus[/name_m] as a baby name is blasphemous (it would be like calling them God), but [name_m]Moses[/name_m] is not. I’m a [name_m]Christian[/name_m], and I love the name [name_m]Moses[/name_m] - it has deep roots, is attractive, and one I might actually use one day. I don’t think you need to be religious to use it either, because why wouldn’t you use a name you really like?
As a middle name, I would suggest a simpler biblical name. Probably one that’s more familiar, and mono-syllabic such as [name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_u]Seth[/name_u]. It would be a lovely link between the first and middle name. That said, handsallover suggested [name_m]Moses[/name_m] [name_m]Bastian[/name_m], which I find incredibly handsome.
I could imagine preppy names like [name_m]Augustus[/name_m], [name_m]Lincoln[/name_m] & [name_m]Henry[/name_m] (I don’t know why I thought of these first), but it’s soft sound also makes me think naturey could work well, especially with the wordy nickname [name_m]Moss[/name_m]
And obviously what I call “soft” biblical names like [name_m]Solomon[/name_m], [name_m]Isaiah[/name_m], [name_m]Abel[/name_m], [name_m]Rueben[/name_m], [name_m]Simeon[/name_m] and [name_m]Amias[/name_m]
Actually, Moses and Reuben would be perfect