I’m super crushing on the name [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] lately these days. In fact, it’s almost surpassing my all-time favorite, [name_m]Hugh[/name_m]!
However, I really dislike the nicknames [name_m]Vince[/name_m] and [name_m]Vin[/name_m]. To me, they’re just not as noble as the full name [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] (although, I’m usually not a fan of nicknames in general, especially on boys, I don’t know why lol).
What are your general thoughts on the name [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think that it’s inevitable that he’ll be called [name_m]Vince[/name_m] or [name_m]Vin[/name_m]?
Also, do you think it fits with the other names on my list in terms of style? Like [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], [name_m]Hugh[/name_m], [name_m]Theodore[/name_m], [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], etc.? [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Elinor[/name_f], [name_f]Cecily[/name_f], etc.?
Hmm, I think [name_m]Vince[/name_m] MIGHT be inevitable if no other (more unexpected) nickname is acquired. Of course, if the [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] in question doesn’t like nicknames, he can always correct people. I do like this name and I think it fits in with your style.
I love [name_m]Vincent[/name_m], and must admit I do love “[name_m]Vin[/name_m]” but I think if you enforce [name_m]Vincent[/name_m], it should lessen the chance of him being called that when he is little. When he’s older, it may happen though! His friends may call him [name_m]Vin[/name_m], [name_u]Vinny[/name_u], or [name_m]Vince[/name_m] even, and if he likes it, then it will stay.
I adore [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] and have since Beauty and the Beast with [name_f]Linda[/name_f] [name_m]Hamilton[/name_m]. I also detest [name_m]Vince[/name_m] and [name_u]Vinnie[/name_u]. You can just use the full name. My [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is never [name_m]Ben[/name_m].
A nickname is never really inevitable, but what you have to remember is that after the first early years, it’s not your decision. Not even a little bit. The name is a gift from you to a child. After it is given, the name belongs to the child and he can do what he likes with it. You can call him [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] and tell people off who try to give him nicknames while he’s still little, sure, but if he gets a nickname among his friends and he likes it, and he comes home one day and says, “[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t call me [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] anymore, I go by [name_m]Vince[/name_m] now”, what are you going to do? You can’t refuse, he has the right to decide what he’s called. It might never happen, but then again it might. When I was around 8, I told my parents in no uncertain terms that I was not going to be called the full version of my name anymore. Nothing they could do about it.
If you really hate [name_m]Vince[/name_m] and [name_m]Vin[/name_m] and it would upset you if he wanted you to start calling him one of those, don’t use [name_m]Vincent[/name_m].
I think [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] is a fantastic choice. It’s handsome and distinguished with a classic feel; it’s also very underused. However, I wouldn’t use a name if you absolutely despise the obvious nicknames. What if your son decided he wanted to be called [name_m]Vince[/name_m] or [name_m]Vin[/name_m]? I don’t think [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] will automatically be shortened - it’s only two syllables, after all - but it is worth considering that your son [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] may decide to go by a nickname.
My cousin and his wife named their second son [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]. They really wanted him to be called by his full name so they communicate that if anybody tries to shorten it. Now everyone knows him as [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] and there is no [name_m]Vin[/name_m]/[name_u]Vinny[/name_u]/[name_m]Vince[/name_m] shortening.
I think if you state it up front it won’t be an issue. [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] isn’t a super long name that people feel that they need to shorten.
What are your general thoughts on the name [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think that it’s inevitable that he’ll be called [name_m]Vince[/name_m] or [name_m]Vin[/name_m]?
I really like [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]. I think in the first few years you can stop people from calling him [name_m]Vince[/name_m] or [name_m]Vin[/name_m] but once he’s in school you have no power over any nicknames.
I think it’s also quite possible that you will call him [name_m]Vince[/name_m]/Vincy yourself, simply because it’s a natural nickname.
I really think it fit’s in well with your other names, I do see [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] very differently than you, I think, which is why that is the only name I don’t think fits that nicely.
I love [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]! And I’m not a fan of [name_m]Vince[/name_m] or [name_m]Vin[/name_m] or any other [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] nn tbh. I think if you reinforce [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] in full it could be avoided, but there’s no way telling what he’ll want to be called when he’s older. But I do think it goes really well with the other names on your list, [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] has the same classic, vintage feel. I wouldn’t let the possible nns get in the way.
It’s one of my favorite names as a full name, and I also like all three nicknames. [name_m]Vince[/name_m], [name_m]Vin[/name_m], and [name_u]Vinny[/name_u]. But for me, it’s not usable because of a bad family association.
I have two thoughts that are relatable but not directly…I think you’ll see my point though.
My husband is [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. Never [name_m]Dan[/name_m], [name_u]Danny[/name_u] etc. He simply introduces himself as [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] and most people follow his lead.
Also (and please don’t be offended) I had a cat named [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] who only went by [name_m]Vincent[/name_m]. I mention this because cats tend to get silly nick-names just as kids do. But [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] (the name) perfectly fit [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] (the cat).
[name_m]Vincent[/name_m] is an exceptionally handsome name. I think if you and your son both like [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] in it’s full form, then it will stay that way.
My dad’s name is [name_m]Vinson[/name_m] but always goes by [name_m]Vince[/name_m], though his brothers call him [name_u]Vinny[/name_u]. But at the same time I know many [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]'s, [name_f]Catherine[/name_f]'s and [name_m]William[/name_m]'s etc who have never gone by anything but their fullname, but with [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] I think you have to prepare yourself with the eventuality that one day he [name_m]Vincent[/name_m] may prefer to go by [name_m]Vin[/name_m]/[name_m]Vince[/name_m]. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though you may dislike the nickname now who is to say you won’t love [name_m]Vince[/name_m]/[name_m]Vin[/name_m] when it is applied to your own son.
For a long time I really loathed Vincent, I think mostly because I had a bad personal association with the name. But then I fell in love with the name Vance, and soon after I warmed up to Vincent too. Now I love it.
