[name_f]My[/name_f] husband, who is 100% Polish, has told me he wants to name his son [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] forever. We would joke and refer to our future child as [name_m]Cas[/name_m] - all our friends and family do it too. But now that we are actually expecting (due in [name_f]May[/name_f]- gender unknown) I have to decide if I (an Irish girl) can really go through with naming my son something as exotic as [name_m]Casimir[/name_m]. On one hand I think it sounds really strong and the nn [name_m]Cas[/name_m] is super cool. On the other hand, I don’t know what my family will think, I don’t want him to be teased, and I don’t want people to butcher his name or call him [name_f]Cashmere[/name_f]. Also we have 2 ideas - my husband and his father are [name_m]Adam[/name_m] with different Polish middle names. We could go [name_m]Adam[/name_m] Kazimierz (the polish spelling) and call him “Kaz” or we could do [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m], and since our last name is “S” his initials would be “[name_m]CAS[/name_m]” as well, which is also neat. Thoughts on all of the above?? Oh yeah- we were also traveling through Poland when we found out we were expecting and actually visited the town of Kazimierz!
Go for it! [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] is really such a lovely name. [name_m]Cas[/name_m] is a great nickname and I really don’t think [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] is a teasable name.
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] is a very handsome name, and it’s a fun connection to the circumstances surrounding you finding out about your pregnancy! You mention that “all our friends and family” already refer to the future child as [name_m]Cas[/name_m], so your family shouldn’t be too shocked when you actually name him [name_m]Casimir[/name_m], nn [name_m]Cas[/name_m]. (Unless it is only your husband’s family you were referring to.) I think I would go with [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m] over [name_m]Adam[/name_m] Kazimierz, since it’s easier to spell and not as confusing as going by a nickname of his middle name, but either is fine.
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m] S. is very lovely name. Name association with town named Kazimierz is actully very cool.
I understand that you worry about teasing, teasing usually happen if child is very shy, weak, can’t defend himself verbaly…etc. if your child grows to be like every other boy, I don’t think he would be teased. Of course, jokes among his friends on his names could be possible, but everybody jokes with friends (I think even you joke with friends, there’s no harm in it).
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] - [name_f]Cashmere[/name_f] association is possible, but not very bad.
Spell it [name_m]Casimir[/name_m], it looks prettier.
@mega_muffin - yes, his family knows and loves the idea of [name_m]Cas[/name_m] (his twin brother says he’ll fight us for the name)… mine family is all Irish men that will not get it AT ALL. lol
I love [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m]! I wouldn’t worry about teasing- if [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] is getting teased it’s only because of immense jealously at his wicked name I would stick with this spelling too.
I think the connection with the town is just great too. I say go for it!
Go on. Be brave. Get in touch with your adventurous self and take the plunge. I dare you!
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m] is a name of depth and distinction. [name_m]Just[/name_m] tell your Irish self (and relatives) that [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] was a saintly and royal name so it comes with historical significance.
[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t be afraid of the unknown or unusual. You can do it! You go girl!
I think [name_m]Cas[/name_m] is a great nickname and will make it more mainstream feeling.
If he ends up hating it he could always go by [name_m]Adam[/name_m].
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] could also lend itself to the nn [name_u]Sam[/name_u] especially with mn [name_m]Adam[/name_m]. Which would be another way to make it more mainstream if you later feel like you went to wild.
I love [name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m]!
I will say, if I were expecting a baby and through the whole pre-pregnancy, and pregnancy, we had a name decided and then at the last second my SO pulled the rug out from under me and the name I had wanted to use forever, I would be devastated.
You said your family and friends all refer to your future son as [name_m]Casimir[/name_m]/ [name_m]Cas[/name_m], then don’t worry about what they think. They’re already prepared for a little [name_m]Cas[/name_m] to love
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] is a wonderful name- very strong and handsome. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Thanks everyone! You guys are amazing and supportive. I’ll let you know how it goes! It might be a girl! In which case her name is most likely [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]… still working on the mn
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m] [name_m]Adam[/name_m] is an awesome name!! I agree with everyone…go for it! It’s such a strong name and already has so much meaning for your family. Plus, I am in love with the meaning, “announcing peace”.
I love [name_m]Casimir[/name_m]! It’s fantastic. I might have to add it to my list, haha. I say go for it, and use the lovely nn [name_m]Cas[/name_m] too!
I would stick with this spelling too.