Thoughts on some names names on my mind

[Greyblue]

Hi everyone

Hope you’re all doing well.

I’ve got a couple of names I’ve been liking and I just want to gather some thoughts. I’m not completely attached to any of these, so no worries if you hate them. Also, some are more middle name territory for me

Feel free to pick out your favourites, rate them out of ten, comment on a few, point out any problems, whatever you have time for or feel up to.

Sidenote: I posted something similar the other day, so if you answered that, feel free to skip this.

Julian
Robin
Pat/Patrick
Cap (maybe as nn for Caspian?)
Jem
Magnus
Omri
Cosmo
Leonard
Cormac
Conrad (too Joseph Conrad if you hate Heart of Darkness?)

Thank you for any comments

(Bonus points for anyone who can guess my favourite show at the moment )

[Mar]

Julian-8
Robin-7, I guess I like this one better on a girl because ive met a girl Robin but it still looks awesome on a boy
Pat/Patrick- 6
Cap (maybe as nn for Caspian?)- its a 10 for Caspian and 7 for just Cap
Jem-9 love this
Magnus- 7
Omri-7
Cosmo-10, this is a gp of mine
Leonard- 9 I love a little Leon
Cormac- 7
Conrad(too Joseph Conrad if you hate Heart of Darkness?)- 9, I have never read the book so I dont have the association but Joseph Conrad is actually adorable

[Rachelhaydenberk]

[name_u]Julian[/name_u]- love

[name_u]Robin[/name_u] - i agree that I think of it as a girl’s name despite a couple celebrity male associations. I just find the name itself to be feminine but its proven to be perfectly unisex and its not a bad name at all.

[name_m]Patrick[/name_m]- Nothing wrong with [name_m]Patrick[/name_m]. Its a nice name but I dont enjoy saying it for some reason. Too many consonants or a harsh sound or maybe because I have one bad association. I want to love [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] and I just can’t but for others the name is perfectly fine!

[name_m]Cap[/name_m]- interesting nickname! Makes me think of Capricorn but I think it could work as a nickname for [name_m]Caspian[/name_m].

[name_u]Jem[/name_u]- i find this feminine but it makes me think of the cartoon from the 80s.

[name_m]Magnus[/name_m]- I think [name_m]Magnus[/name_m] could grow on me. Its not a name I love the sound of but it has awesome qualities

[name_m]Omri[/name_m]- interesting. It sounds like ornery to me so I’m not sure its for me but I like the sleek look of it.

[name_m]Cosmo[/name_m]- this will always remind me of [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] Kramer from Seinfeld but in theory I want to love it. Im surprised [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] isn’t more popular as it as the qualities of a popular name!

[name_m]Leonard[/name_m]- i prefer [name_u]Leo[/name_u], [name_m]Leonardo[/name_m] or [name_u]Lionel[/name_u] but I feel like [name_m]Leonard[/name_m] has a lot of competition and Italian versions of names always sound better! I think [name_m]Leonard[/name_m] is more wearable and easy going than [name_u]Leo[/name_u] or [name_m]Leonardo[/name_m]. I really don’t mind [name_m]Leonard[/name_m] but there are just many similar names to either like better or confuse with!

[name_m]Cormac[/name_m] - I really love [name_m]Cormac[/name_m]!

[name_m]Conrad[/name_m]- I like [name_m]Conrad[/name_m]. I dont think of [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] so I dont think thats a go-to association! I actually think of [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] the Barbarian but that association is old anyhow. I think [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] is cool and strong!

[MichelleM]

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] there.

Here’s my favorite to least favorite:

Julian-Julian is probably my #1 boy. It’s at least been in my top five since near the turn of the century. It’s so charming & lovable & posh but sweet. I love the nn [name_u]Jude[/name_u] too.

Pat/Patrick-Well, I’m not a fan of [name_u]Pat[/name_u]. I guess it maybe feels dated. But I super love [name_m]Patrick[/name_m]. It’s smart & sharp & sporty & handsome. I love the nn [name_m]Patch[/name_m], if you’re into that.

Jem-Jem is so sweet. It’s playful & warm & I love the literary reference. I do prefer it for a nn though. [name_m]Jerome[/name_m] nn [name_u]Jem[/name_u] is cool. I’m loving [name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m] lately. [name_u]James[/name_u] & [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] are also good.

Magnus-I don’t know. I sometimes like it. It’s different but fairly simple. It feels strong & interesting. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband is obsessed w/this name, but it feels too macho to me some how. I like the nn [name_u]Gus[/name_u].

Leonard-This is a name that I want to love, because it’s my grandpa’s mn. His first name is [name_m]Albert[/name_m], which I’ve fallen for at least! But I like it in theory. It’s vintage & lovable. The nn [name_u]Leo[/name_u] is cute, but I also like the nn [name_m]Lad[/name_m].

Cormac-I used to not like this, but then someone on these boards said it was more ‘Cormic’ rather than ‘Cor-Mack’. Then I liked it more. It still sounds a little awkward to say out loud, but it’s kind of a cool unique slightly sporty & handsome Gaelic name.

Cap-I can see the appeal. It’s kind of cute. Very sporty, which I usually like a lot. Maybe I just need to get used to it. It works as a nn for [name_m]Caspian[/name_m]. I think it could work as a nn for [name_u]Charles[/name_u]? [name_u]Or[/name_u] [name_m]Caspar[/name_m].

Robin-I love that it’s a bird & that it has a playful vibe w/the whole [name_m]Christopher[/name_m] [name_u]Robin[/name_u] thing. But it feels too feminine for a boy & too masculine for a girl.

Cosmo-It’s fun & quirky, but just feels too goofy to me.

Conrad-I’m not sure who [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] is. But I don’t know that I care for [name_m]Conrad[/name_m]. It feels too heavy.

Omri-I’m not into this one. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I usually love Hebrew names. It reminds me of the word ornery.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps.

[Larryisalittledog]

I rate them out of 10 and comment on them.

Julian-10/10 Yes! I love names ending in -ian and this one no exception.
Robin-8/10 I really like this for boys and girls. I now had a male association so I think this is the perfect Robert substitute.
Pat/Patrick-5/10 I like Patrick (family name), but I dislike Pat. Patrick is more of a underused classic while Pat just doesn’t sound like enough.
Cap-7/10 I actualy really like this as a Caspian nickname (Caspian is 10/10 for me). On it’s own it’s bit short (hence the 7/10) but as a Caspian nickname, I love it.
Jem-3/10 Not really a fan of this for either genders. Maybe as a Julian nickname?
Magnus-10/10 I love Magnus! This is on my list.
Omri-5/10 Not too crazy about Omri, but it fits with other names I like, such as Rory.
Cosmo-10/10 I love the fresh -o ending of Cosmo. On my list.
Leonard-3/10 Sounds a bit dated.
Cormac-6/10 This one is growing on me. I love the nn Mac.
Conrad-3/10 I don’t really see the appeal. Not in love with the sound.

[janeybaby]

[name_f]My[/name_f] favorites are [name_u]Julian[/name_u] (though I favor the [name_u]Julien[/name_u] spelling), [name_m]Conrad[/name_m], and [name_m]Leonard[/name_m]

[highhippogriff]

[name_u]Julian[/name_u] - 7/10, I like it, very nicknameable which is a plus! It’s not my fave, but it’s growing on me (love the nn [name_u]Jude[/name_u] or Jules)
[name_u]Robin[/name_u] - 5/10, I see it as a girl name
Pat/Patrick, I’d spell it [name_m]Padraig[/name_m], since that’s the way my friend spells his name, which makes it seem more ‘young’
[name_m]Cap[/name_m], makes me think of [name_m]Captain[/name_m] [name_u]America[/name_u], 3/10
[name_u]Jem[/name_u], cute as a nn! For [name_u]James[/name_u] maybe? 6/10
[name_m]Magnus[/name_m], 7/10, I love it, but what would be a good nn?
[name_m]Omri[/name_m], 5/10, I don’t have an opinion on it
[name_m]Cosmo[/name_m], 7/10, love it but it makes me think of [name_f]Fairy[/name_f] Odd Parents
[name_m]Leonard[/name_m], 6/10, yes as a mn and yes to [name_m]Leonides[/name_m] and [name_m]Leon[/name_m], does make me think of the character from the Big Bang [name_u]Theory[/name_u] (not a bad association!)
[name_m]Cormac[/name_m], 5/10, it’s okay
[name_m]Conrad[/name_m], 5/10, same as [name_m]Cormac[/name_m]

[Greyblue]

@Mar thank you for your thoughts!!! I like [name_u]Robin[/name_u] on a girl too and I’d probably go with [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] nn [name_m]Cap[/name_m] over just [name_m]Cap[/name_m], so I’m glad you like that too:)

@Rachelhaydenberk thank you for your honest thoughts!! I get what you mean about [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] - sometimes I like it, other times, it’s a bit harsh to my ears. Maybe the [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] thing is just the [name_f]English[/name_f] lit student in me

@MichelleM thank you!! [name_m]Patch[/name_m] is a really cool idea!! [name_m]Jeremiah[/name_m] is nice too for [name_u]Jem[/name_u] and [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] is growing on me (weird since i hate [name_u]James[/name_u] )

@Larryisalittledog thank you for your thoughts yeah, I think I’d go with [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] nn [name_m]Cap[/name_m]! I love [name_m]Mac[/name_m] too

@janeybaby thank you!! [name_u]Julien[/name_u] is a lovely spelling too and was the first form I liked the name in! [name_u]Julian[/name_u] has grown on me since seeing it on a character but thank you for reminding me of [name_u]Julien[/name_u]

@highhippogriff thank you!!! Does you friend pn [name_m]Padraig[/name_m] the same as [name_m]Patrick[/name_m]? I’ve only ever heard it pn more like por-rick? Ooh [name_m]Leonidas[/name_m]! I’d forgotten about that one! Thanks for reminding me

[morgance]

Julian - 10. I have always loved this name. Something about it is so endearing.
Robin - 3. I don’t particularly like this for a boy.
Pat/Patrick - 2. Too overused, in my opinion. This is more middle name territory for me.
Cap (maybe as nn for Caspian?) - Not sure about Cap, but I like Caspian. It’s different.
Jem - 1. Not into it, personally.
Magnus - 8. Familiar but not popular.
Omri. - 9. I love this name. I went to college with someone with this name and I always thought it sounded so nice.
Cosmo - 3. Just reminds me of the Fairly Oddparents, lol.
Leonard - 2. I’d prefer just Leo.
Cormac. - 7. I like this name but all I can think of is Cormac McCarthy.
Conrad (too Joseph Conrad if you hate Heart of Darkness?) - 6. I have mixed feelings about this one.

[Greyblue]

@morgance thank you!! [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] would probably be a middle name for me too if I decide I like it enough. Oooh, that’s so cool you knew an Omri!!

[GenevieveReine]

[name_u]Julian[/name_u] - It was an old favourite of mine but now I think I associate it too much with the character from our shared new favourite show to give to to a kid.

[name_u]Robin[/name_u] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_u]Robin[/name_u], it’s so sweet and it has historical and literary references, I always bounce back and forth between calling my [name_u]Robert[/name_u] [name_u]Robin[/name_u] or [name_u]Bobby[/name_u]. prawn go dunka dunka

Pat/Patrick - I do love [name_m]Patrick[/name_m], but it’s been vetoed by DH, it’s classic and strong and as much as I love the character [name_u]Pat[/name_u] I think I prefer the nickname [name_m]Patch[/name_m]

[name_m]Cap[/name_m] - Let’s wait until we find out what his actual name is. pom pom

[name_u]Jem[/name_u] - It’s one of my favourite [name_u]James[/name_u] nicknames but it has been pointed out to me that in certain accents [name_m]Jim[/name_m] and [name_u]Jem[/name_u] sound exactly the same so that’s slightly turned me off it.

[name_m]Magnus[/name_m] - I feel like [name_m]Magnus[/name_m] is up there with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] as a name I totally get the love of but I just can’t make myself love it too.

[name_m]Omri[/name_m] - I’ve never seen it before, but it has and interesting sound, I could see it as an unexpected middle.

[name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] - I really like [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m], slightly prefer [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], but I feel like it’s going to really spike after [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] Johansson’s son.

[name_m]Leonard[/name_m] - I think it’s definitely going to have a comeback, their are to many Leonards to honour in pop culture for it not to and with [name_u]Leo[/name_u] and [name_m]Leon[/name_m] being so popular people are going to want to get an alternative.

[name_m]Cormac[/name_m] - Cormac’s got such a good sound too it, there’s a couple of mythological Irish [name_m]Cormac[/name_m] which I really like and the nickname [name_m]Mac[/name_m] is so sweet.

[name_m]Conrad[/name_m] - I’m a sucker for a [name_u]Con[/name_u] nickname and it’s pretty high up on my list and I hadn’t associated it with [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_m]Conrad[/name_m]. I picked it up from a sad [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] song called [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] Guest by [name_u]Johnny[/name_u] [name_m]Cash[/name_m].

[carrington]

I tend to lean toward more traditional names, so that’ll kind of explain my ratings. hops this helps

Patrick & Robin – 10/10. These have my been some of my long time favorites so I’m a little biased, but I absolutely love these. They both feel very timeless. Robin specifically stands out as it’s not as much of a traditional boy’s name, but still works as a nice alternative to the classic Robert.

Cap / Caspian & Conrad – 7/10. I really like both of these. They aren’t too wild or overused, so I think they’re perfect. If I was going to go with Cap, I would use it as a nn rather than just by itself.

Leonard & Julian – 5/10. They seem a bit like grandpa names to me, but besides that they’re both okay names. I don’t love them but I don’t dislike them either.

Magnus, Omri, & Cormac – 4/10. I haven’t heard some of these before, so to me they seem “unusual” for lack of a better word. These just weren’t my favorites out of the bunch.

Jem & Cosmo – 2/10. I can’t really see them as first or middle spots, more of like pet names.

[highhippogriff]

He pronounces [name_m]Padraig[/name_m] more like Pa-draig, with a very strong, rolling r and a soft d!

[Laurenabbey]

[name_f]My[/name_f] dads name is [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] he had constant ridicule as his name is very close to Comrade - associating him with communism and at the time the USSR. [name_m]Just[/name_m] something to be weary of.

[name_u]Jem[/name_u] reminds me of [name_f]Gem[/name_f] from [name_f]Hetty[/name_f] [name_f]Feather[/name_f] , She was a foundling so was raised with his family until she was about 7 he was her god and they had a strong bond. We find out later it was a charade he used on all the foundling children and she was not special. So mixed feelings on [name_u]Jem[/name_u].

[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_m]Leonard[/name_m]!

[bjoy]

[name_f]My[/name_f] favorites are [name_m]Magnus[/name_m], [name_m]Cormac[/name_m], and [name_m]Conrad[/name_m], because all of those have great nicknames and I’m a nicknames. I like [name_f]Mags[/name_f] and [name_u]Gus[/name_u] for [name_m]Magnus[/name_m], [name_m]Mac[/name_m] or [name_m]Cormac[/name_m], and Rad/Raddie for [name_m]Conrad[/name_m]. [name_f]My[/name_f] second boy is [name_m]Conrad[/name_m], and it suits him. It’s recognizable and has great history, but still makes people take notice a bit, since you don’t hear it everyday.

[Greyblue]

@GenevieveReine you get lots of bonus points!!! I do think if i mentioned [name_u]Julian[/name_u] to anyone in my family they would immediately think of the [name_u]Tory[/name_u] my fault for talking too much about the show
[name_f]Glad[/name_f] to see some [name_u]Robin[/name_u] love and I love [name_m]Mac[/name_m] and Con!! Thank you for all your thoughts

@carrington thank you for your thoughts and honesty!! [name_f]Glad[/name_f] you like [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] and Robin!!

@Laurenabbey thank you for these insights - I will bear these in mind.

@bjoy ooh a [name_m]Conrad[/name_m]! You have great taste! [name_u]Love[/name_u] those nicknames - thank you!!

[AmyVermeersch]

Back again even though I answered the other day!

[name_u]Julian[/name_u] - 7/10 It’s a nice name! I unfortunately knew someone with this name that I wasn’t a fan of so it kind of ruined the name for me. But those feelings aside, I like it!
[name_u]Robin[/name_u] - 2/10 Always makes me think of Batman and [name_u]Robin[/name_u]
Pat/Patrick - 8/10 I like [name_m]Patrick[/name_m]! I like that it has nickname potentials and works well as a stand alone name too.
[name_m]Cap[/name_m] 9/10 As a nickname for caspian I love it! I love the name [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and think [name_m]Cap[/name_m] is a really cute nickname for it. Stand alone with just [name_m]Cap[/name_m], I don’t like as much.
[name_u]Jem[/name_u] 5/10 I like it in the middle name spot but I wouldn’t like it as a first name. Feels too word heavy to me.
[name_m]Magnus[/name_m] 3/10 [name_m]Just[/name_m] not my style
[name_m]Omri[/name_m] 8/10 I like this one actually! it’s a little out there for me, but I like the sound of it and the look of it.
[name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] 5/10 for some reason [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] feels more out there to me than [name_m]Omri[/name_m]. [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] I’d like in the middle spot but not as a first name option.
[name_m]Leonard[/name_m] 6/10 I like it. I’m not as excited about it as some of the others but it’s a nice name.
[name_m]Cormac[/name_m] 3/10 not my style
[name_m]Conrad[/name_m] 3/10 I’m not sure who [name_u]Joseph[/name_u] [name_m]Conrad[/name_m] is but again it’s just not my style.

[mssamrose]

So most of these are good to use; however, I would stay away from [name_m]Cosmo[/name_m], [name_m]Cap[/name_m], and [name_m]Cormac[/name_m].

[name_m]Cosmo[/name_m] reminds me of a cartoon I used to watch called the The Fairly Oddparents - I would try [name_m]Cosimo[/name_m] instead, to me it feels a bit more refined

[name_m]Cap[/name_m] I just associate with [name_m]Captain[/name_m] [name_u]America[/name_u] (nothing wrong with him, just not the vibe I would go for myself) and kinda just feels like something a person would name their [name_m]German[/name_m] [name_m]Shepherd[/name_m]

[name_m]Cormac[/name_m] - I don’t know why but to me it sounds like a spice