Owen or Max for a boy

[tutti76]

We are discussing names for ds 2. DS1 is Thomas and we tend to go for classic names. We are considering Owen or Max. What do you think?

[evamummy]

I don't like Owen, but I like Maximilan, shortened to Max/Maxi.

[HettyAmaretti]

Max, definitrly. A much nicer name than Owen and works much better with Thomas than Owen too, IMHO.

What will it be short for? Maxwell? Maximus? Maximillian?

[mopsyflopsy]

I dislike Owen. Max is ok, a little 'trendy' especially compared to Thomas (which feels more classic). I'd put Maximilian on the bc.

[PlanetLizard]

Max (as nickname for something longer).

[rachel234]

Maximilian or Maximuns are great. Although both are less 'classic' than Thomas imo.

[rachel234]

sorry, meant Maximus.

[FranSanDisco]

Max as Max is just fine and dandy. I love it.

[tutti76]

We were actually thinking of Maxim.

[FranSanDisco]

Maxim and Maxwell are fine, Max is fine, Maximus is not fine unless you are a Roman Gladiator.

[stillbobbysgirl]

Max is a dogs name.

[Rhubarbgarden]

Max will always be a dog's name to me too. Owen is nice.

[PlanetLizard]

Maxim is very nice :)

[Quenelle]

Yep, Max is a dog's name.

[Pootle78]

Who suggested Max? My dh was desperate for Max if we have a boy, then told me why and it got vetoed straight away, make sure there isn't an ulterior motive!

[HettyAmaretti]

Love Max / Maximilan. Is Maxim not a lads mag? It's ages since I've been in the UK, maybe I'm remembering wrong?

[HettyAmaretti]

Max is not a dogs name. Maxim, however is a lads mag.

[emmab5]

I love the name Owen - DS1 is called owen and he's gorgeous :o
Sorry but Max is a great name for a dog!

[Fourleaf]

Much prefer Owen.

[perpetuallypregnant]

Max is lovely, I really like it.

Owen not so much but probably because the only ones I know are little shits challenging.

[LiquoriceLila]

I prefer Owen

[NormanNorris]

Both nice. I prefer Max.

[Jojay]

I love Owen. I know trillions of Max's.

[jellybeans]

Max

[clareanna]

my DS is Maximilian Owen! Max for short, middle name is Owen after his great grandfather as Max was born on his birthday.

[ThisFeelsWeird]

Much prefer Max.