Almond

Boy Baby Names
#1

I saw [name_u]Almond[/name_u] as a suggestion when I was looking at the name page for [name_f]Benjamina[/name_f], and I wanted to call it to everyone’s attention. Looks like it has a long history, I feel like it might be nice for those of you looking for a boy’s name somewhere at the intersection of cottage core and [name_m]Arthur[/name_m].

It’s not my personal cup of tea but I can see it fitting into Nameberry combos and perhaps on real babies as well, especially as a middle. There’s something about it that sounds regal. Thoughts?

#2

I don’t hate it, but would prefer the keep it as a middle if I were to use it. I like your idea of using it in a cottagecore combo!

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#3

It is such a common word that it doesn’t work as a name for me.

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#4

I prefer the name [name_m]Edmond[/name_m]. [name_u]Almond[/name_u] doesn’t sound like a name to me.

#5

I dont care for it to be honest. Im not big on a lot of food names though. I like flower and tree names but almond reminds me too much of the actual nut. It doesn’t seem like an actual name.

Benjamina on the other hand is really gorgeous!

#6

For me it’s a but out there.

#7

I don’t see it working on a modern context. [name_m]Filbert[/name_m] might if you’re really into nut names, but I kind of hate it.

#8

Not really a fan but I’m sure it’s not unusable if [name_f]Maple[/name_f], [name_u]Leaf[/name_u], [name_f]Apple[/name_f] and [name_u]Snow[/name_u] all pass why not- fits that autumn/ wintry food vibe.

Personally I’d more go for [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] or [name_m]Armand[/name_m] in place of [name_u]Almond[/name_u]

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#9

A bit too edible for me… more in the vein of blueberry and walnut than [name_m]Leif[/name_m] or [name_u]Forest[/name_u].

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#10

Sound wise I totally see it! But in context it’s a little too nutty for me.

#11

Hmm, it might grow on me. For now it feels too word-y.

#12

I think that this would be laughed at.

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#13

It fits in with names like [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] and [name_m]Albert[/name_m] but I think it would make a better middle name

#14

Too much food.

A lot of people drink almond milk and so I would think in 20 years it would be a bit like naming your child Holstein or [name_f]Guernsey[/name_f]
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#15

I actually really love it, though I prefer the spelling Almund - short for Adalmund, apparently. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband doesn’t care for it but I think it’s brilliant. If girl names like [name_u]Pepper[/name_u], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] are currently all the rage, then why not [name_u]Almond[/name_u]? It’s got a beautiful sound, and it’s got all the familiarity of [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] with none of the popularity. Easy to spell, simple to pronounce, obviously masculine (in my opinion). I guess I’m in the minority but I think it’s fab!

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#16

An old Nameberry user had [name_f]Lilia[/name_f] [name_u]Almond[/name_u] on her list, which I always thought was really sweet. I think it could work as a charming, quirky middle name, especially if there was some sort of sentimental story behind the parents’ choice of [name_u]Almond[/name_u]. It isn’t my favorite word name, but I don’t think it’s the worst!

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#17

Personally, I think of the food, but I can see it working!

#18

If I could separate it from the food, then maybe.

#19

It’s not my personal favorite, but I could see it as an adventurous middle name.

#20

It has a handsome sound but it’s very tied to the food for me (and it’s such a common allergen, lol, what if [name_u]Almond[/name_u] was allergic to almonds?)

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