Talk to me about Truman

Boy Names
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So I’m getting down to the wire now (35+ weeks pregnant). I just stumbled on the name [name_m]Truman[/name_m]. In my head this name seems ready for revival - it’s got a great meaning (and the immediate implication of a [name_u]True[/name_u] [name_m]Man[/name_m] is cool), it’s a sweet spot name that everyone knows but you don’t ever hear. I’m surprised that it’s not even in the top 1000.

Makes me wonder - am I missing something that makes this name not ready for revival. Is it too clunky? Is it the movie association? The president association?

I’m not a fan of trends, including surname names, but it seems like [name_m]Truman[/name_m] has a long history as a given name (ie Capote).

My family’s surname is Truebl00d, which is why I thought this could be a cool honor name for my side of the family, without vampire connections :joy:

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I love [name_m]Truman[/name_m]! And I looove [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] and [name_m]Simon[/name_m]. [name_m]Truman[/name_m] [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] would be a great match to your other kids names.

3

I like [name_m]Truman[/name_m], though I like [name_m]Truett[/name_m] more.

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I never liked it that much but now I think its good! I like the nickname [name_u]True[/name_u], [name_m]Truman[/name_m] [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] is great and [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f], [name_m]Simon[/name_m], and [name_m]Truman[/name_m] is an amazing sibset ([name_u]Love[/name_u] your kids’ names!)

(also that’s such a cool surname btw)

5

I think [name_m]Truman[/name_m] is lovely with [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] and [name_m]Simon[/name_m].

6

Thanks all! DH likes it and he rarely expresses an opinion…

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I think [name_m]Truman[/name_m] is ready for you to revive it, especially with his sibling’s names- they just sound perfect together.

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I love [name_m]Truman[/name_m]. I’ve never quite added it to my list but I love it.

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[name_u]Love[/name_u] it! And the connection to the movie is positive to me - one of the best movies imo! I would go for it.

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Thanks for the feedback all :slight_smile:

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I’m definitely going to add it to our list. My biggest hesitation is the only natural nn is [name_u]True[/name_u]/[name_m]Tru[/name_m], which feels trendy and Kardashian-y (and feminine, thanks to Kardashian). So I think I’d have to be committed to calling him just [name_m]Truman[/name_m].