I am still trying to narrow down my choices for my baby boy (choices are down to [name_m]Julian[/name_m] nn [name_u]Jules[/name_u], [name_m]Gareth[/name_m], [name_u]Jude[/name_u] and [name_m]Bastian[/name_m]/[name_m]Bastien[/name_m]). I have fallen in love with [name_m]Bastian[/name_m]. [name_m]Even[/name_m] to the point of beginning to address half of my belly as [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] sometimes. (I’m having twins).
I don’t care as much for [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m], though it’s nice. So far, the little feedback I’ve gotten here and there from people has been postive. [name_m]Even[/name_m] my ultra picky sister liked it. But I got negative feedback about it today, and was wondering if you could tell me what you think of it? I won’t say what it was, I want to see who else thinks it’s a concern first.
What you imagine a boy with this name would be like and what traits it brings to mind and what negatives? I’m picturing [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] with the middles[name_u]Micah[/name_u]/[name_u]Constantine[/name_u]/[name_m]Heath[/name_m]/[name_m]Richard[/name_m]/[name_u]Marsh[/name_u]. Possibly [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_u]Micah[/name_u] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] or [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Heath[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] or [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_u]Marsh[/name_u] [name_u]Constantine[/name_u]. Or other combos. Help me! Should I keep this as a top or pare my list down a little more?
It’s so important to me to give this little man a wonderful name.
I adore [name_m]Bastian[/name_m]. I picture a put-togther boy/man that has an artistic side and an athletic side. He is sensible and smart. He loves to be smart-alecky at times. Out of the combos you have listed, I love [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Heath[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m]. [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] is my favorite from your first name list.
I love [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] a lot! I used to not really see it as a name in its own right, but after seeing [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] Schweinsteiger in the World Cup, and then researching [name_m]German[/name_m] names for the novel I’m working on, I’ve grown to really adore it! I think [name_m]Bas[/name_m], [name_m]Baz[/name_m], Bash, [name_u]Ash[/name_u], and [name_m]Ian[/name_m] are all really cool nicknames, and it stands well on its own, too. I like the idea of [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_u]Micah[/name_u] and [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_u]Jules[/name_u] as combos (or even combine them to get [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Miles[/name_m]!). I like all your combos, especially with [name_m]Richard[/name_m] somewhere in the mix, too. (I’d like to offer up [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] [name_m]Miles[/name_m], [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] [name_u]Marsh[/name_u], [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] [name_m]Heath[/name_m], and [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] [name_m]Richard[/name_m] [name_u]Constantine[/name_u]!)
Comparing the two spellings I would choose [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] over [name_m]Bastien[/name_m]. [name_m]Bastien[/name_m] with an E looks misspelled. Regarding both though, I don’t see the point of taking off the S and the E, especially if your family liked [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m]?
Okay, I really like [name_m]Bastian[/name_m]. But I have to say that when I see or hear it, I often see/hear “bastard” first. I was very confused by the Neverending [name_u]Story[/name_u] for that reason. I’m sorry! I really do like it. Probably nobody else hears that. But I prefer [name_m]Baz[/name_m] or [name_m]Seb[/name_m] as a nickname for [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m].
&ashthedreamer…you should know that you are solely responsible for my dreaming of a [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] nn [name_m]Baz[/name_m]. Seriously. Thank you!
@rie I agree with you, I think, about the spelling. I like [name_m]Bastian[/name_m] better but wanted to test it out–but I just don’t care for [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] as much. I don’t know why?
@tarynkay that’s what the negative (and extremely unkind and not at all constructive) comment was about that made me post this thread. Thank you for being honest but also very kind and open about your opinion. That concern is all that is holding me back. Thank you again!
I prefer Bastian of Sebastian any day. Much prefer it. I’ve never liked Sebastian, but I like Bastian. Bash would be a cute nn, but I guess you’re already sold on Baz. I also really love Jude, I saw it on your list and just wanted to comment!