Virgil

[mrscatmad31]

hubby has just suggested Virgil and I kinda like it! What nicknames would he have though?

[MaraThonbar]

You really have to ask?

Virgil the Virgin?

[AuntieStella]

Not sure about a nn, but people will feel the urge to make Thunderbirds references round him the whole time. Which might get tiresome.

(awaits update from OP saying they're academics living in Oxford, in which case the name is perfectly fine).

[StampyShortnose]

Please Noooooo

Teasing potential is huge.

[PinkSquash]

Pokemon or wrestling fans?

[reuset]

Virgil sounds like the name of somebody from the Deep South, said in a southern American accent...obviously.

Otherwise it's trying to show how academic we are.

[reuset]

Nick names? I think one or two people might have offered up 'Virgin' as a possible nick name.

Seriously though, Gill might do

[ScotsWhaHae]

I love it! Virge, Vir, Penelope, V, Arego (as in Thunderbirds care GO), Virgin,, Nigel, Puppet, M'Lady, 5,4,3,2,1...

The possibilities are endless!

[Koalafications]

Honestly, I've never heard of that. Is it male/female? It looks like an autocorrect fail for Virgin.

[pieceofpurplesky]

Just no. He would have a lifetime if hell.

[ShadowFire]

Koala, it's a real name. A famous (male) Roman writer or poet from around 1st century BC if I recall correctly. Also one of the Thunderbirds from the children's TV program.

[Iflyaway]

It would be shortened to Virge.

Which would bring up the connotation of Virgin.

Nah, don't do it.

Would you like a lifetime of having to play down your name?

Yes, Virgil was a famous somebody from the Roman times. How many people do you meet that know that?

[Reekypear]

Just no. No.

[Reekypear]

Have u been at the glue.

[YourKidsYourRulesHunXxx]

Would the name Virginia illicit the same response?

[MistressMerryWeather]

Makes me think of this guy.

[reuset]

Would the name Virginia illicit the same response?

Virginia would elicit a similar response, yes. Who wants their name shortened to Virgin after all! Though I'd be mentioning tobacco also I think...possibly

[mrscatmad31]

I hate ordinary names and I believe if kids are going to be picked on they will no matter what their name
yes virgil was a roman poet (as well as a thunderbird! )

[EmmaGellerGreen]

Just checking that you get that you are thinking about giving this name to a person and not a pet/toy?

[AliceAnneB]

All I can think of is a confederate soldier. Google "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". It's a very southern American name.

[reuset]

Having a name that stands out, for the wrong reasons, won't make you any less ordinary...

If you've studied Latin you'll have come across Virgil probably at some point. Still doesn't make it a good name for your average person in the UK.

[fanjodisfunction]

Wyatt Earp's brother was called Virgil. I don't dislike it. if you like it that's all that matters.