Vlad?

[vlad55]

Yes or no?

[RelaxMax]

The impaler.

[RelaxMax]

So it's a no from me sorry

[allegretto]

As a baby name? Obviously no, otherwise you would have the same name and that would be confusing....

[SaltyMyDear]

Are you Russian?

Do you mind vlad the impaler?

[VerityHabitat]

The impaler here too.

Sorry it's a no unless you are Russian and it's a typical name!

[OrlandaFuriosa]

Impaler or vodka? Or both?

[Loyly]

No

[missyB1]

No don't. My ds has a Vlad in his class and he is nicknamed "the impaler"

[tigerdriverII]

The Impaler!

[Floggingmolly]

No

[Shopkinsdoll]

That's cruel

[Elledouble]

Presumably short for Vladimir? Volodya is the traditional pet version, which is cuter imo.

[VerityHabitat]

Are there other diminutives for Vladimir other than Vlad?

I like Volodya as well.

[SuperBeagle]

The Impaler
Putin
Lenin

Terrible associations all around.

[Effendi]

I know a Vlad.
Short for Vladimiros.
A Greek name.

[SmilingButClueless]

I really wouldn't go for that name if the child is going to live in the UK, because of the connotations that everyone else has pointed out.

I'd also be a bit hesitant about Vladimir; the first association I thought of was Putin, which may or may not be what you're going for...

[BossyBitch]

Um ... just no!

[Bythebeach]

It's unfortunate but I saw the thread title and thought 'The Impaler'. Too negative an association for me I'm afraid.

[ABitOTT]

Absolutely no!

[EssentialHummus]

Russian DH here... I wouldn't.

[sonlypuppyfat]

Go on I dare you

[AveEldon]

I love it!

[NataliaOsipova]

The Impaler here too....sorry!

[Rach5l]

Brilliant love it

[RandomlyGenerated]

For an impala - yes.