Conrad?

[LottieBronte]

I'm really liking this at the mo. It's quite a strong, masculine name.

I didn't have a clue as to how popular it was so had a look at the latest stats and I'm quite surprised that it isn't more popular. It's # 536 for 2010 with 64 boys being names this.

I honestly thought it would be more popular. Am I missing something? I know we all have different taste, but is it really not as nice as I think?

My other top contender is Sebastian. I also like Tobias, Phineas and Hugo.

Any opinions?

[PippiLongBottom]

I love them all except Phineas due to my 9 year old watching the awful cartoon Phineas & Ferb. Tobias, Hugo, and Sebastian were on my list for DS2 (Felix). Conrad had never occurred to me tbh. It is very strong and has a positive connection (in my mind) to the author.

[girliefriend]

quite like it...... don't like any of your other choices though - sorry!

[catgirl1976]

I like Conrad. I also like Hugo but not so keen on Phineas.

[Wetnwild]

Don't like it at all.

[InstantAtom]

I don't think of Conrad as a strong name, sorry. It sounds quite wet to me.

Sebastian is the best of the rest IMHO.

[MelinaM]

I think Conrad Hilton, it sounds very 'American' to me, not a fan!

Love Sebastian and Phineas Tobias is okay, but I abhor the nn Toby, Hugo is nice.

[Pippaandpolly]

It's a lovely name - I associate it with Joseph Conrad but it works really well as a first name in its own right.

[brodanbell]

I know an adult Conrad who is fantastic, so have always had positive vibes about the name. I do recall thinking it was very 'unusual' when we first met, but quickly got over it - it's the only name i can imagine him being called. I do think of it as a strong name.

[Ivortheengine8]

Much prefer Tobias to the others. Conrad I don't like at all.

[SaffronCake]

Marks out of 5 awarded based on exactly nothing (except my say so )

Conrad
Sebastian **
Tobias
Phineas
Hugo *

[SaffronCake]

What happened to my stars?

Lets try this another way...


Conrad 3
Sebastian 5
Tobias 4
Phineas

[lolajane2009]

I like it but because I think Conrad Coleby and then I think... mmmm

[popsicle1984]

I like the fact that it's unusual, I have a friend who recently named her son Konrad, definitely prefer the C spelling!

[Jill72]

My dads name - lovely -

[LottieBronte]

Pleased Conrad is having some positive feedback.

Thanks for the opinions so far. Will show DH. He's almost on board with it :-)

[EskimoPie]

Definitely a strong name! I can't imagine a weedy little man called Conrad!
Love it!!

[Sophiesmummie]

Conrad is lovely and much nicer and less overused than Toby (Tobias), Seb (Sebastian) and Finn (Phineas).

You should be pleased that it was only used 64 times last year . Do you want to give your son a name that is already used by thousands others?

[flissyfloss]

Conrad, Hugo and Sebastian are all good. I like Sebastian for my baby to be - but smarmy Tory Seb Coe has always put me off. I've got a Felix.

[mathanxiety]

Conrad is a fabulous name imo.

I like Tobias and Hugo from your list too, but Conrad is way out ahead.

[Rhubarbgarden]

I love Conrad. It's my second favourite boys name.