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Re: jonathan or josuah - opinions please
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 06 May 15 11:01 BST (UK) »
I looked at the Johannis word first off too Pennines so stay in the light for now  ;) ;D
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Re: jonathan or josuah - opinions please
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 06 May 15 11:06 BST (UK) »
I'd vote for Jonathan - because Joshua should be spelt like that - not the 'h' at the end - and the 'h' is in the middle of the word.   :)

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