Vincent/ Vinnie

[Ivegotmrbitey]

Hello, my husband is really keen on naming our son (due in 10 weeks) Vincent or Vinnie for short. It brings a very strong mental image to my mind and I am just wondering what other people think of it?

Any comments welcomed!

[bigbluebump]

I like Vincent.

[Janoschi]

I know a horrible brat called Vincent (Vince), so I find it hard to see it in a positive light!

[Cheeruploveitmightneverhappen]

I like it, it makes me think of a 1950's 'greaser' for some reason.

Prefer Vincent to Vinnie.

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

Spiv, sorry.

[yousankmybattleship]

I really like Vincent, but Vinne just makes me think of someone you'd pay to go and kneecap someone. Maybe that's just me!

[Ivegotmrbitey]

This is really helpful, thank you.

[Mousesmummy]

Makes me think of the song "starry starry night, paint your pictures blue and grey . . . "
I married a Vincent in a previous life who turned out to be a NUTTER but it is a lovely underused name IMO - not so keen on Vinnie

[LetThereBeRock]

Vincent is ok,but Vinnie is horrid,and it sounds like a Mafia member.

[shoobidoo]

I like Vincent, nickname Vince. Not keen on Vinnie either.

[whackamole]

Horrid, horrid, horrid.

Any variation of Vince/Vincent/Vinnie.

[peeriebear]

I know a Vincent who was teased about his name at school so much he changed it when he was around 15. However with the slew of variable names in schools today I doubt that would happen again :) Definitely not Vinny as a nn though, it conjures up images of pompadours and switchblades.

[rachel234]

I like Vincent very much. But I also really dislike Vinnie...

[BatFlattery]

I like it a lot, Vinnie too, but not keen on Vince.

[Oakmaiden]

My best friend when I was a teenager was called Vincent. I love the name.

[JamieAgain]

It's one of those names (Vinnie), like Sonny which is self-consciously cute for a little boy, but not sure it stands the test of time. Vincent is a slimy name

What about Victor/Vic?

[WowOoo]

I used to know someone called Vincent. He didn't like Vinnie, but we called
him Vin.
He was far from thuggish. I think it's a lovely name.

Also love Victor. Prefer that actually to Vincent.

[DuchessofKirkcaldy]

I have an Uncle called Vincent...He's a lovely man.
Positive connotations for me.

[Tommy]

Vincent is an older man's name IMO
Don't like it I'm afraid

[pointydog]

I love Vincent. Vince too. Fantastic.

[Ivegotmrbitey]

Thanks for all your comments positive and negative, really useful!

[IntergalacticHussy]

i love the name Vincent. It was on my shortlist for if dd2 had been a boy, until i realised i couldn't think of a single Vincent who wasn't slightly bonkers.

Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Gallo
Vinnie Jones

need i go on?

[valiumbandwitch]

I really like it. I love Victor as well.

[Merle]

But Inter isn't that really a plus? I like the association of people who have originality and spark, even if there are some downsides.