Salem?

I just heard the name [name_u]Salem[/name_u] on a boy, and I am completely obsessed. I am due with a boy in a couple months, and I love this name. I love the meaning of “peaceful” and “complete”. I get the associations with the [name_u]Salem[/name_u] witch trials but I am over it and I think it’s not a deal breaker. Don’t care about the cat thing either.

What feeling or vibe do you get when you think of a boy/man named [name_u]Salem[/name_u]? Thinking middle name [name_u]Ezra[/name_u].

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[name_u]Welcome[/name_u] to NB!

I’m envious! [name_u]Salem[/name_u] was in my top 3 forever but my husband vetoed it because of the witch trial thing.

So I obviously think it’s a great name!

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[name_u]Salem[/name_u] is one of my ultimate top ever favorites for a boy. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband would never go for it so I can only dream, but I would happily live vicariously through someone else using it for their baby lol. I think some people are still hesitant about this name given its history, but I don’t see using it as offensive and if anything, think it should be ready for revival. It has everything going for it; unique yet recognizable and easy, soft and strong.

I do like it with [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] as well!

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Oh my partner is so not on board lol. I am trying to convince him!

[name_u]Salem[/name_u] feels kind of mystical and intriguing, but gentle and calm too. [name_u]Salem[/name_u] [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] is nice!

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I like it!

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Personally I think [name_u]Salem[/name_u] sounds really cool
It reminds of the book The Alchemist cause of all the Hebrew history stuff I guess idk haha, so it gives me slight “shepherd in a desert adventure” vibes haha
And [name_u]Salem[/name_u] [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] would be awesome!!

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I adore [name_u]Salem[/name_u]! It has such a distinct, handsome sound. It feels a bit mystical but down-to-earth, with its laid-back, cool nicknames like [name_u]Sal[/name_u] or [name_f]Em[/name_f]. [name_u]Salem[/name_u] [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] is a really great combo, I think [name_u]Ezra[/name_u] helps ground the more adventurous [name_u]Salem[/name_u] perfectly!

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