What do you think of the name [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] for a baby boy? Is it a handsome name? Is it a name that he can grow with? Is there teasing potential?
I really like the name but I am worried about opinions… So what are yours?
Only if it’s a family name. Otherwise, I think there are far better options out there.
I am not a fan of “title” names, e.g, [name_m]King[/name_m], [name_m]Duke[/name_m] and [name_m]Bishop[/name_m]. Titles are either something you a born into or have earned.
Yerp. This exactly.
I’m not a fan of title names either, maybe as a middle name? If it’s a family name I guess it would be ok because then there’s meaning behind it, or if you are a really big Fringe fan 
I find title names stupid no offence I live in a country where you can’t name kids title names so I just don’t like them their are much better names out there that are actual names.
Sorry that came off so harsh
I agree with this. If [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] is a family name (for example your maiden name) I can understand it being used as a middle name.
I agree with everyone else here, some title names work but that one I don’t think so. I feel like the kid would be teased forever, god forbid he becomes an atheist with the name “bishop”. It could work as a middle…but meh. There’s better.
I would use it in the middle. There are a lot of surnames that can be used as first names and wouldn’t get a second look, but this one isn’t one of them.
I don’t want to say this to be rude, nasty, offend or be cruel but there is a term called. “bashing the bishop” It’s a term to describe masturbation. I only know this because when I was in my early teens I dated someone who actually used it in sentences. Extremely awkward.
I seem to be the outlier, but I don’t mind the name [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] as a first name. I’m from the southern US where title/occupation names are pretty common - [name_m]Gunner[/name_m], [name_m]Deacon[/name_m], [name_u]Mason[/name_u], etc. - I think it’s not any worse than any of those! I also know a guy named [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] - he likes his name and hasn’t had any trouble with it from what I can tell. I remember asking, because I thought his name was unusual, especially since we’re both from a church tradition that’s extremely decentralized and doesn’t really have “bishops” or hierarchical leaders. Turns out his parents just thought the name was cool.
I don’t mind it, and I don’t think most people would, but I do like it better as a middle name. I can just hear people calling him “Bish” for short, and that doesn’t sound very good.
I have a kid named [name_m]Bishop[/name_m], and so far he doesn’t seem too traumatised 
I understand the aversion to title names. I’ve, however, always considered [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] more of an occupational name, like [name_m]Archer[/name_m] or [name_m]Booker[/name_m]. It’s been in use as a first name for at least two hundred years, and probably much longer, so it is not exactly new-fangled.
I find it pretty handsome. I am surprised to hear so much negativity. Not offended, of course; it’s just interesting to see how much Nameberry differs from real life, because everyone I meet is smitten with [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] as a name, and they gush all over it.
I am surprised by all the strong opinions on this name as well. I think the name is no different than [name_m]Deacon[/name_m] or [name_u]Mason[/name_u], it’s not like I want to name him Pope! I still love the way [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] sounds… I just wish everyone else felt the same way.
I do know a little [name_m]Deacon[/name_m] and I think its one of those names you need to meet a child with to get used to it.
I would say a resounding “no” to [name_m]Bishop[/name_m]. Perhaps in the middle name spot, or for a family pet (and I totally don’t mean that in an offensive way).
Best of luck!
I mean, [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] isn’t a bad name, per say, but I don’t think the child would enjoy their name. Save this for a middle name or for a pet. 
I’m not a fan of it, but I’ve no problem with others liking it. The sound of it doesn’t do much for me. I also agree with a previous poster that it would be strange if he turned out to be an atheist. Then again, I’m sure there will be plenty of girls called [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] soon who are anything but merciful and mild…! In Australia, you cannot register a name like [name_m]Bishop[/name_m] or [name_m]Duke[/name_m]. Go with it if you like it
I like the sound of it a lot. I would never use it myself because I’m not religious but I think it’s a really cool name.