Hello, all. So on today’s blog, it mentioned the name [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] as an “ugly duckling” that is “laugh-inducing.” Is it honestly that bad? It’s been on my list for a while, although I don’t know if I’d be brave enough to use it. I find it very handsome, and I was just wondering if I’m really the only one.
So, your opinions;
Does [name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_m]Haddon[/name_m] (C. H.) [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] make you like it/dislike it? Is he your first connotation?
Is it usable in your opinion?
Does it have a chance at resurfacing?
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you like it? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you dislike it? Why?
Let us discuss.
Edit: Don’t worry about being too harsh, I like honesty. I’m not offended easily, and it’s not like I have a son named Spurgeon that I’m defensive about, it’s GP for me.
Edit: No, I’m not seeking to honor CH Spurgeon. It’s actually a surname in our family (albeit several generations back). I don’t mind the connotation though. Charles isn’t a bad connotation in my eyes.
My first association is actually its linguistic similarity to sturgeon, a fish.
My second is to CH [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m]; while that holds no appeal for me, it doesn’t sow disdain either.
The name is definitely not my taste; I don’t like the way it sounds. The vision I have of someone named [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] isn’t flattering. It doesn’t help either that a first glance at the name always makes me think it’s a typo, meant to read surgeon. (Not that I think anyone should name a child Surgeon).
Sigh. Okay, the harsher truth (and I do kind of hate to be harsh because you’ve said you like the name) is that if I encountered a child named [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m], I’d assume his parents must be religious fanatics because no one else would choose a name that strikes me as so lacking in appeal.
I’ve never seen or heard of [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] before. Within it lies the word Purge, and it looks like the word Surgeon. It doesn’t seem flattering at all, and looks like a bully would have many options for name-calling. No offense. [name_m]Just[/name_m] being honest-sorry if you like it. Here are some names that come to mind that you may like if you still like [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m]:
[name_m]Percival[/name_m]
[name_m]Arthur[/name_m] or [name_m]Arturo[/name_m]
[name_m]Erikson[/name_m]
Thompsan
[name_m]Palmer[/name_m]
[name_u]Porter[/name_u]
Parkland
[name_u]Channing[/name_u]
[name_m]Sebastian[/name_m]
[name_m]Samson[/name_m]
[name_m]Silas[/name_m]
[name_m]Carmichael[/name_m]
[name_m]Edwin[/name_m]
[name_m]Geoffrey[/name_m]
[name_u]Spencer[/name_u]
[name_m]Portland[/name_m]
[name_m]Deacon[/name_m]
[name_m]Bartholomew[/name_m]
[name_m]Winston[/name_m]
[name_u]Winslow[/name_u]
[name_m]Wilson[/name_m]
I was going to write exactly what casilda did; no idea who CH [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] is and all I get is “sturgeon”, the fish. Wouldn’t be my choice, but if it has meaning to you, I don’t think it’s as bad as some others I’ve heard recently.
I would have to hold back laughter if I heard it on someone. Like others mentioned, it reminds me of a fish and the words purge and splurge which are not attractive.
[name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_m]Haddon[/name_m] is my immediate connotation, my mom adores him. I do also think of sturgeon, and I can see where others are coming from with surge, splurge, purge, surgeon, etc.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] I think it’s laughable? No. [name_f]Do[/name_f] I think it’s usable? I think it would take a very unique person to carry off the name, because it’s not easily wearable. I also think it would shine more in the middle than if used as a first, and I love the above suggestion of using [name_m]Charles[/name_m] or [name_m]Haddon[/name_m] if you’re looking to honor the man. The name isn’t the most attractive to me, but I certainly don’t think that honoring a man of faith makes you a religious “fanatic,” as someone put it.
Sturgeon is ok but not my favourite fish. I would be more tempted to use [name_m]Grayling[/name_m] myself. [name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_m]Haddon[/name_m] sounds distinguished but [name_m]Haddon[/name_m] [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] end the same way so the combo falls flat.
I think it is handsome, but kind of impractical. It would make a nice middle name. So long as you don’t overdo it and name the lad [name_u]Charlie[/name_u] [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m]
I’ve never heard of [name_m]Spurgeon[/name_m] as a name before. I think of sturgeon and surgeon. I think it’s a terrible name. [name_m]Even[/name_m] as a middle name.
