Hey I am currently pregnant with my first baby. The gender is unknown. We have a few girls names but boys names are so hard! [name_m]Just[/name_m] wanting opinions on the name [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u]. So far it’s our first pick. Thanks
I like [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] a lot!
I actually really like [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u]. Irish names are quite popular now so it fits in but still is a little different so there probably aren’t multiple Sullivans in a classroom. You can definitely consider this name!
Trendy sounding (in a good way!) but not too popular in itself - [name_u]Sully[/name_u] would be adorable too.
It’s nice. I would not personally use it.
I love [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] but perhaps it’s because I know one (nn [name_u]Sully[/name_u] of course) who is a very sweet and clever boy. The name just has cuddly warm feeling to me like [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] nn [name_u]Teddy[/name_u]. That may have to do with an association with the Monsters Inc character tho. I think both [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] and [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] are very handsome names with very friendly sounding nicknames.
It’s a surname, not a first name. Maybe [name_m]Solomon[/name_m]
I really like it. Re @mislis’s comment that it is a surname, I have noticed that so many common boy’s names are also surnames so I would not be concerned about that. For example, I personally know families with the surnames of [name_u]James[/name_u], [name_m]Lloyd[/name_m], [name_m]David[/name_m], and [name_m]George[/name_m], just to name a few. [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] is a handsome, but not overly used name.
Thanks everyone 
I love it too!
I vehemently disagree for people who live in the primarily-English-speaking world. The verb [name_u]sully[/name_u] has a very negative meaning and I know I wouldn’t want that associated with my child. I’d much rather see a Sullivan go by Sul or Van.
[name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] is my mom’s maiden name, my deceased brother’s name and one of my favorite names of all time. It was between [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] and [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] for this baby and DH loved [name_u]Finn[/name_u] so we went with that if this baby is a boy. Next time though it’ll be [name_u]Sully[/name_u] all the way.
I adore [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u]! It is such a friendly sounding name, and it seems both vintage and modern at the same time. It’s recognizable, easy to spell, and not too common. And I’m pretty sure we all speak English here, and I personally think [name_u]Sully[/name_u] is really cute.
Although the people on this forum can all obviously communicate in English, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is their primary language or that they live in a primarily-English-speaking part of the world.
Additionally, even a native English speaker may not be familiar with certain words.
Although the people on this forum can all obviously communicate well in English, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is their primary language or that they live in a primarily-English-speaking part of the world.
Additionally, even a native English speaker may not be familiar with certain words. Or someone may have forgotten to consider a certain aspect of a possible name. Pointing out legitimate negative connotations is pretty common on these forums.
Although the people on this forum can all obviously communicate in English, that doesn’t mean that it is their primary language or that they live in a primarily-English-speaking part of the world. [name_m]Even[/name_m] a native English speaker may not be familiar with certain words or may have overlooked possible negative connotations. Pointing out these things is generally helpful for the OP and anyone else who may read this thread, even if they don’t share the same opinion.
Sorry but I wouldn’t use it.