Kevin

Boy Names
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Ok, I know Kevin doesn’t always get love, but I have a soft spot for it, and I’m wondering if it’s worth considering.

Here’s what I love about Kevin:

a) One of my favourite movies is St. Elmo’s Fire, and my favourite character in the movie is named Kevin - he’s super cynical but very romantic and sweet, I love his character’s storyline (and I love Andrew McCarthy, the actor who plays him). Also - who doesn’t love Home Alone? It’s one of my favourite movies from my childhood and I always thought Kevin McAllister was super cool. Kevin Costner is also a pretty cool namesake, as well as Kevin Bacon (big fan of him too).

b) It’s an Anglicization of an Irish name (Caoimhín - don’t quote me on this but this is what my research came up with?) and it means “handsome”, which a) honours S/O’s rich Irish heritage and b) ties in with my name as my middle name is a form of Alan, and from what I can find, Alan also means “handsome”.

c) It’s familiar and well-known, having ranked in the USA top 1000 since 1921, and was a top 100 name from 1949 - 2016, peaking in the early 1960s. It still sits within the USA top 200 as of 2019, so it’s in that same perfect popularity sweet spot as a lot of my girls list (ie; Stephanie, Jessica, etc).

d) It sounds great with surname, and has the short, masculine, punchy sound that I really like - it feels very well-rounded, “All-American” (ironic because I’m Canadian but you get the idea) to me.

My biggest concern is that I know Kevin gets some flack on the internet for being dated and “boring” or “lame” and that it’s “tr@shy” (which I loathe but besides the point), and that there’s a few less than savory famous Kevins (Sp@cey and Federline).

What do you think, should I consider Kevin? Is he really all that bad, or worth a second look?

Thanks!

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[name_m]Kevin[/name_m] is fine and definitely fits in with the rest of your list! I do see it as dated but it’s still pretty high up on the popularity charts. I also think of Home Alone, which I love :slight_smile: But then there is the We Need to Talk About [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] association, eep!

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[name_m]Kevin[/name_m] isn’t my favourite but I think it works for you. It’s not a bad name and it seems like it has a lot going for it for you

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I have a soft spot for [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] as well and briefly thought about it when pregnant. I have both good and bad associations with the name and I read its a “dad” name now. The funniest part is I haven’t known that many Kevins IRL. It is mostly pop culture references. [name_f]My[/name_f] name ends in an “n” and so does my husband’s so we decided to try to find a name not ending in n although a few are still high up on my list. Ultimately though I dont think [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] makes the cut for me though because I dont like how everyone jumps to whatever thought of [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] is most significant to them. There are too many celebrities or characters with the name. One I really like right now is the brother on This Is Us.

But I think just without associations saying the name to myself, its a sweet name. I can see why its stayed popular throughout the years. I say its worth a second thought!

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Oh [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] from the [name_u]Wonder[/name_u] Years also. Another sweet [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] but a pretty well-known reference at least for me! But nothing wrong with it just another example.

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You should DEFINITELY consider [name_m]Kevin[/name_m]. I too have a soft spot for it. It’s so sweet on a little boy, mature and professional on an adult. I’d love to meet a baby [name_m]Kevin[/name_m]. And shortening it to ‘Kev’ is super cute.

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I have a soft spot for [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] due to family members and for all the reasons you listed I love it for you.

I know a 4 year old [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] and he’s ever so sweet and I feel like [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] is unexpected with all sorts of Jaxons / Jacksons .

I slightly prefer [name_u]Evan[/name_u] personally

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I like [name_m]Kevin[/name_m]! I love the nn [name_m]Kev[/name_m]! I follow a relatively young youtuber (about 25 years old) named [name_m]Kevin[/name_m] and he’s reallly made me enjoy the name! I think it would go great with your girls’ names!

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I like [name_m]Kevin[/name_m]! I think it’s got a very warm, cheerful feel. I teach high school and I have several Kevins in my classes, so I can see it on a younger person.

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[name_m]Kevin[/name_m] seems fine to me, but then so does [name_f]Karen[/name_f]. I’m not a big ban the name person.

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Kevin’s my top favorite boy name. You should definitely consider it!