What do you expect he would be like as far as personality and looks?
[name]Seamus[/name] appeals to me for several reasons. I like that its Irish and that it is a form of [name]James[/name] which is my dads name. I also like the word ‘Sea’ in the spelling. I have a love of the ocean. I do worry a little about the simularities between the name [name]Seamus[/name] and the word [name]Shame[/name]. Would anyone else make that connection? Also, do you think it would confuse a boy when it came time to learn to read? I don’t know any other words with Sea making the [name]Shay[/name] sound.
I absolute adore [name]Seamus[/name]!! I have hear people bring up the ‘shame’ comment and also that people will not know how to say it and link it to ‘semen’. I really don’t associate it with either though and I think nameberries seems to be a bit extra picky about what might happen - but that’s just my opinion!
[name]Seamus[/name] for me is a bit mischevious, but in an endearing way. A bit fun, a bit rugged. Smart but not really academic - more clever. My name isn’t said how it looks in English but it didn’t matter growing up. I’m sure he’ll know far before he learns to write that his name is Irish. Besides, it’s a [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name] character so I think a lot more people have exposure to it
I think people routinely pronounce [name]Sean[/name] with an “sh” so that lays the groundwork. [name]Seamus[/name] is an Irish favorite and there’s both the [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name] character (Seamas) and the WWE wrestler’s stage name (spelled incorrectly but pronounced right). It’s a good, strong masculine name and a fine way to honour your father.
I see a little boy with black hair that always knows where to find trouble, but truly has a big heart and would never hurt anyone. Kind of a bad boy type but not mean. I love [name]Seamus[/name] and I have considered it for my own list several times. I don’t make the shame connection and definitely not a semen connection. I think it is a great way to honor your father. I love the quirky little Irish names and I think the majority of them are so underused
I don’t think names suggest personalities, so don’t have any preconceptions. I love [name]Seamus[/name], the history, the fact that it’s not popular and the sound of it. I don’t hear [name]Shame[/name] at all. it’s a great name.
I love [name]Seamus[/name], and have had it on my list as well. My only concern with the name has to be pronunciation. I agree with Neuilly’s description of the name!
I’d love to hear more about the history of this name if anyone knows it.
recently in [name]Ireland[/name], parents have been jumping straight to the nickname [name]Shay[/name] rather than the full Sheamus on the birth cert.
i’d have to say i prefer this to the longer form, [name]Seamus[/name]. it just seems so generic Irish to me. no problem with that however, i’ve recently began to like the name [name]Paddy[/name] for a boy again. so perhaps i’ll get over the sterotype that [name]Seamus[/name] has soon!
I love [name]Seamus[/name]! I think it’s a great choice and I’ve only met one other [name]Seamus[/name] and he’s 24. It’s on my short list for our baby, but as a middle name. I’ve never come across the “[name]Shame[/name]” connection.
I registered just to respond to this. I know a boy named [name]Seamus[/name], he’s a family friend. He’s in his early 20s now and a nice young man pursuing a music career. As a child I never made a connection to anything negative with his name and as far as I know, he didn’t get any teasing in school about his name. Granted, he grew up in a community with a healthy Irish background so most people thought it was pretty cool.
I go to school with a [name]Seamus[/name], and unfortunately it hasn’t worked out for him very well. Whenever we have substitutes, they call him “sea-moose”. Not flattering. However, I live in a very bland midwestern town, so this problem might be purely geographical. The [name]Seamus[/name] I know is highly intelligent, sometimes to the point where he has trouble communicating with others, but he is overall very endearing and funny. I like the name and think it would be lovely and refreshing on a little boy, but I think you should be cautious as it could lead to serious teasing and mispronounciation problems.
My son has a best friend named [name]Seamus[/name]. He is a blondie with stick straight hair and a smile that lights up the room. He loves his name. People usually are often taken aback when they first hear his name but they adjust quickly and seem to like it.
It’s not common but it’s handsome and distinguished. I love it!
I have a love of the ocean. I do worry a little about the simularities between the name [name]Seamus[/name] and the word [name]Shame[/name]. Would anyone else make that connection? Also, do you think it would confuse a boy when it came time to learn to read? I don’t know any other words with Sea making the [name]Shay[/name] sound.