I’ve been crushing on [name_m]Avram[/name_m] for quite some time now, since reading it in a novel about a year ago, but I’ve heard some things that make me wonder if [name_m]Avram[/name_m] wouldn’t really be received in a positive light, especially in certain Jewish communities. What would you assume if you came across a little [name_m]Avram[/name_m]? Would you have a different reaction if this little [name_m]Avram[/name_m] was not from a Jewish family?
I am not Jewish in faith (though I do have a very little Hebrew ancestry); my faith has aspects of Judaism but is technically a [name_u]Christian[/name_u] denomination, but would happily use Jewish names to honor a very dear friend who passed away in 2010 who was a [name_u]French[/name_u] Jew.
Non-Jewish berries, feel free to comment, as I’m curious what the opinion would be outside a Jewish perspective, too, but I’m especially wondering if there’s a negative connotation to the name in Jewish circles.
If you’re Team [name_m]Avram[/name_m] (Jewish or not), what middles would you pair with him?
I am not personally Jewish but have Jewish family members. I would assume a little [name_m]Avram[/name_m] was from a Jewish family, or was from a Christian/zionist family as a nod to [name_m]Abraham[/name_m]. But other than that, from my goyim perspective I’m not aware of any negative associations. Overall I have a positive impression of the name and I think it’s lovely.
[name_f]My[/name_f] only thing would be that I definitely prefer it pronounced ahv-RAHM not AV-rum and I think it would get the latter in non-Jewish circles.
I’m not Jewish so I can’t help there, but it is an interesting and distinctive name. I would assume he came from a Jewish or [name_u]Christian[/name_u] family.
There’s a teacher named [name_m]Avram[/name_m] in my school! I think he’s Jewish, but I haven’t interacted with him much. I like the name! I think if you’re using a Jewish name to honor a Jewish person, it’s okay, but a person named [name_m]Avram[/name_m] would probably get mistaken for a Jew pretty often.
Thank you! I think the comment I heard, if I remember correctly, was that it seemed very Hasidic Jew to them… the way it was said make it sound like a negative! I wonder if that’s not the only impressions Jews have on the name?
Oh that’s interesting! I’d never make that connection as a non-Jew but I can’t speak to the subtleties of the name within Jewish circles - maybe it’s commonly given to Hasidic boys. I hope you get some answers from Jewish berries!
As a Jew, if I met an [name_m]Avram[/name_m] I’d assume he was from a very religious Jewish family. [name_m]Abram[/name_m] is the [name_f]English[/name_f] version of [name_m]Avram[/name_m] which is also nice as an alternative if you’re interested.
[name_f]My[/name_f] mum is Jewish (Ashkenazi) and I was raised in an interfaith household along with going to [name_u]Israel[/name_u] every summer to visit my family so even though I do not practice Judaism I am culturally Jewish.
Anyways moving away from my cultural background I would say that [name_m]Avram[/name_m] is very
Jewish. I would assume Orthodox/Hasidic as I would say reformist/less conservative Jews would choose [name_m]Abram[/name_m]. I would be surprised if someone not Jewish chose [name_m]Avram[/name_m] and it may be culturally confusing for the general public which may be annoying for the person. There’s nothing wrong with [name_m]Avram[/name_m] if you like the name then go for it but I think people will make assumptions but that’s not the end of the world.
I’m Jewish, & I find [name_m]Avram[/name_m] very handsome. I don’t think that it has a negative connotation. Am I missing something? It’s a Hebrew form of [name_m]Abraham[/name_m], which I feel like was a pretty nice guy in the Old Testament. I would assume that an little fella named [name_m]Avram[/name_m] came from a Jewish family, but don’t find it offensive if a non Jewish person named their child [name_m]Avram[/name_m]. Especially if you have Jewish-ish faith like you said. Another great thing about [name_m]Avram[/name_m] is the nn [name_u]Avi[/name_u]. So so cute!
A few [name_m]Avram[/name_m] mn ideas-
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_m]Bastian[/name_m]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_m]Caspian[/name_m]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] Daniel*
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_u]Elias[/name_u]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_u]Elisha[/name_u]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_u]Elijah[/name_u]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_m]Gideon[/name_m]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] Isaac*
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_u]Joseph[/name_u]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_u]Koa[/name_u]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] [name_u]Thaddeus[/name_u]
[name_m]Avram[/name_m] Zacceus*
I starred my favorites. [name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps.
I agree with everything @tori101 said (I’m also the child of one Jewish parent and see myself as culturally Jewish but not religiously).
I would also assume a little boy with the name [name_m]Avram[/name_m] came from a very Jewish family, likely Orthodox/Hasidic. I would be quite surprised to discover that he wasn’t and if I’m being honest, I’d find it a little odd. Not at all offensive, just, well, unusual. But that’s ok.
Although as @tori101 said, that assumption could be frustrating for the non-Jewish person named [name_m]Avram[/name_m].
I’m not 100% comfortable with commenting on [name_m]Avram[/name_m], but my husband’s name is [name_m]Abram[/name_m] and I can tell you that name is considered very Jewish. When he tells people his name, most of them assume he’s Jewish. His parents are Jewish, he himself is not Jewish of faith. I believe that with [name_m]Avram[/name_m] it would be even more so.
As for using [name_m]Avram[/name_m] if you’re not Jewish: I think it might raise some eyebrows within the Jewish community, but I can’t imagine people being offended by it. I’m not a real insider though
I would assume that an little fella named [name_m]Avram[/name_m] came from a Jewish family, but don’t find it offensive if a non Jewish person named their child [name_m]Avram[/name_m]. Especially if you have Jewish-ish faith like you said. Another great thing about [name_m]Avram[/name_m] is the nn [name_u]Avi[/name_u]. So so cute!
