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Gabriel
by Adelle (Adelle Sofia)
12/1/2007, 10:43 AM
I have never really liked this name, but I was going through papers at work, and it kind of hit me that it is actually really nice. My problem is mostly with the NN Gabe. I knew a completely obnoxious boy named Gabe when I was growing up, so that ruined it for me, but time and removal has faded the connotation, and on its own sound, it's not bad. I reflexively said I disliked the name because I always had, but with fresh eyes and ears, I think it has great potential.WDYT and any combo suggestions?

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- Marija Luminitsa
12/2/2007, 9:51 PM
I love it. I'm not particularly fond of Gabe as a nickname, so I like it in the middle name slot better. Sebastian Gabriel has been my favorite combo for it for years and one I would consider using.
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- causegirl
12/1/2007, 10:35 PM
I love Gabriel! Gabe isn't my favourite nn, but it isn't inevitable.Gabriel Laurence
Gabriel Simon/ Simeon
Gabriel Isaac
Gabriel Andrew
Gabriel Lysander
Gabriel IvanUgh, I'm no good for combos today.
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- Pink Princess
12/1/2007, 7:00 PM
I love Gabriel, nn Gabe. It's one of those very handsome, masculine names that works well on a child or an adult. I also love the fact that it's Biblical and it has a nice meaning. I love the following combos:Gabriel Ethan
Gabriel Jesse
Gabriel Oscar
Gabriel Ezra
Gabriel Felix
Gabriel Finley
Gabriel Asher
Gabriel Aaron
Gabriel Toby
Gabriel Isaac
Gabriel Jasper
Gabriel Harry / Henry
Gabriel David
Gabriel Dylan
Gabriel Dexter
Gabriel Seth
Gabriel Samson
Gabriel Vincent
Gabriel Noah
Gabriel Nehemiah
Gabriel Max
Gabriel Moses
Gabriel Miles
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- blaaarg
12/1/2007, 2:09 PM
I like Gabriel so much lately. I can't see it anymore as a 2000's-trendy name--just as an archangelic one, with the same stately vibes as Raphael.I also like the nn Gabe a lot. It's a serious GP.My Gabriel combo is Rudolph Gabriel. So.
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- ltbugaf (guest)   +4
12/1/2007, 2:02 PM
It's an excellent name, and one I considered for my own son, but I thought it ill-advised because my last name starts with a B and he would inevitably be called "Gabe." (Just put those two facts together, think about it, and think what other boys would do with his name at school.) As for a middle name, I think it depends entirely on what your last name is, and therefore how the names would all flow together. I realize you may not want to reveal that on the web.
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- Adelle (Adelle Sofia)   +3
12/1/2007, 3:35 PM
I haven't seen you around much before the last month or so, but I noticed that you mentioned this to someone else. It is typically advised on this board not to reveal the surname, and while we all know already that surname is important to flow, we ask for combo suggestions anyway because any random suggestions might be good inspiration. You do not need a surname to come up with FN/MN combos, so please stop asking or commenting that because we're not going to change it, and as you have probably caught on by now, asking for combo suggestions is a big part of this board.

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- ltbugaf (guest)   +2
12/1/2007, 5:27 PM
I didn't ask for a surname, and specifically noted the wisdom of not revealing it. If you think I'm trying to get someone to reveal a last name, then you should re-read my comments. My comments have not in any way sought to change your policies.
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- Adelle (Adelle Sofia)   +1
12/1/2007, 5:34 PM
I know they're not trying to change policies; it's more to the effect of "we already know; stop beating a dead horse."
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- ltbugaf (guest)
12/1/2007, 6:53 PM
Maybe it's a dead horse if you're someone who reads every comment made on every thread. Otherwise, I don't think it's so bad to make a similar comment to two people.
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- slgn4
12/1/2007, 12:54 PM
great name
Gabriel Matthew
Gabriel Solomon
Gabriel Elijah
Gabriel Levi
Gabriel Thomas
Gabriel Reuben
Gabriel Ezra
Gabriel Jude
Gabriel Malachi
Gabriel Benjamin
Gabriel Samson
Gabriel Theodore
Gabriel Alexander
Gabriel James
Gabriel Josiah
Gabriel Wesley
Gabriel Donovan
Gabriel Vincent
Gabriel Charles
Gabriel Elias
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- jeziana   +1
12/1/2007, 12:36 PM
It might just be the area, but of the two Gabriel's I know, neither of them go by Gabe. I suggested it to one as a nn when he complained there was no option, and he said he'd never heard of it. I don't think it is inevitable.Gabriel is ok, but it's not my thing.Gabriel Thomas
Gabriel Alexander
Gabriel Simon
Gabriel Louis
Gabriel Asher
Gabriel Isaac
Gabriel Edwin
Gabriel Scott
William Gabriel and John Gabriel sounds appealing too :)Like any?
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- Adelle (Adelle Sofia)
12/1/2007, 3:37 PM
Quite a few people have suggested Gabriel Asher, and I really like it. Gabriel Isaac is handsome, too, and I really like John Gabriel.
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- Aine (poetic_freedom)
12/1/2007, 11:46 AM
I love Gabriel, but like you I hate Gabe and I really do think it is inevitable.That aside, some combos:
Gabriel John
Gabriel Philip
Gabriel Hector
Gabriel Dominic
Gabriel Demos
Gabriel Felix
Gabriel Winston
Gabriel Jasper
Gabriel Quinn
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- Tate (pnysmkr)
12/1/2007, 11:37 AM
I think I would use it as a mn only. Im liking the sound of:Alexander Gabriel
Henry Gabriel
Christopher Gabriel (though I dont know how that would work with Chris)and for some reason Alexander Joel jumped into my head as a lovely combo when I was writing this, so I figured I'd throw it in too...-Tate
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- Joan-Ay
12/1/2007, 10:50 AM
I like it, but I would only use it as a MN. Gabriel is getting to be pretty popular, and Gabrielle is very popular for girls(at least where I live). Plus between 1990 and 2001 Gabriel actually made it on the girl's popularity charts, how sad. Anyways, like I said, I like it but I would only use it as a MN.
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- Megan (Megan7)
12/1/2007, 10:47 AM
I think Gabriel is very nice.Gabriel August
Gabriel Christopher
Gabriel Joel
Gabriel Henry
Gabriel MatthewFor a nn you could use Yul or Gabby. Hope I helped.
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