Atlas - yay or nay?

See the results of this poll: Atlas - yay or nay??

Respondents: 63 (This poll is closed)

  • Definitely yay! Adorable! First name all the way! : 41 (65%)
  • Yay… buuut… middle name only… : 15 (24%)
  • Nay… but I guess it works as a middle if you really want… : 6 (10%)
  • Eww. Nay! No. Poor child. Pick again.: 1 (2%)

I think it can definitely work as a first name. It seems trendy on NB but I think it is still pretty off-the-radar [name_m]IRL[/name_m], and I particularly like the Greek connection for you. I would certainly be a lot more distinctive than [name_u]Parker[/name_u] (though [name_u]Parker[/name_u] [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] does work well).

I think a solid, classic middle would work best with [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] - something like [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Arthur[/name_m], [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m], [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Jonathan[/name_m] or [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_u]Flynn[/name_u].

[name_m]Atlas[/name_m] is definitely worthy of being a first name. I think of it as a more eccentric classic though I’ve rarely seen it used. I agree with ew314 that a solid classic in the middle would be the best choice.

I love [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] as a first name!! I agree, having a more classic middle name will help balance the name.

I think [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_u]Parker[/name_u] sounds better than [name_u]Parker[/name_u] [name_m]Atlas[/name_m]

I think I would go with something classic. I actually really like [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m]. It’s powerful yet cute, and gives the possibility of AJ.

I don’t favour [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] as a name due to his association in Greek Mythology. [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] was punished with holding up the sky for opposing [name_m]Zeus[/name_m] in the Titanomachy.

However for parents nowadays are seeing him as a representation of strength rather than punishment. So for me, not so much but it could be a good name for others.

And I will concede and say that [name_u]Parker[/name_u] [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] sounds quite nice.

[name_m]Atlas[/name_m] is adorable. yolo.

[QUOTE=oceanangel592;3149958] I don’t favour [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] as a name due to his association in Greek Mythology. [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] was punished with holding up the sky for opposing [name_m]Zeus[/name_m] in the Titanomachy. [QUOTE]

I totally get what you mean. I guess I see the more positive side of the meaning - that he stood for endurance and strength. :slight_smile:

I totally get what you mean. I guess I see the more positive side of the meaning - as you said, that he stood for endurance and strength.

I love it, and I think [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_u]Parker[/name_u] is even better than [name_u]Parker[/name_u] [name_m]Atlas[/name_m].

I love the name - one of the only ‘trendy’ names that I like. It just sounds so masculine and strong. And it reminds me of travel and exploration. [name_u]Love[/name_u] it.

[name_m]Atlas[/name_m] is a fantastic name, I love everything about it. Personally, I think a classic name as a middle would suit best is. [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Edward[/name_m] or [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Henry[/name_m], [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u]? Or something a little less stiff, like [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_u]August[/name_u]?

Fantastic. [name_u]Love[/name_u]. Hits all of the timely high points too – Classical cultural name, A initial, “us” ending, edgy and masculine. I really like the suggestion of [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] but then I guess that could be an awful lot of legend for one name combo. Maybe a classic that is in vogue but not super high use, maybe like [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Wesley[/name_m], would suit.

I love [name_m]Atlas[/name_m]! I wouldn’t use it myself, but it’s a nice name. :slight_smile:

I adore [name_m]Atlas[/name_m], and like it as either a first or middle name. I think putting him front and centre is a great idea. Of the names in your signature, I quite like [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_m]Fynn[/name_m] - the single syllable, no-nonsense middle sounds great with [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] (actually, I’ve been considering [name_m]Atlas[/name_m] [name_u]Wynn[/name_u] myself…)

Wow! So many lovely suggestions! Thanks, everyone! It is nice to see how loved the name is, and how many nice options there are for middle names.

Really like this suggestion! Very cute.