Agatha and Elvis

[JoanneS1980]

My friend is expecting twins and has asked me my opinions on the names Agatha and Elvis. I thought I would also ask on this forum for her for other people's opinions on the names.

She really likes Agatha Christie and if she has a girl she really wants to call her Agatha.

I told her that it's an uncommon name and that I have never met anyone with the name. I do think there is a connection with the name Agatha and Agatha Christie. I can't even think of another famous person with the name. Her husband has said it is fine.

I think the name does come across as a little dated, but I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing. Many traditional names that were popular names for a long time would appear dated in some circles these days, including my own name.

What are your thoughts on the name?

Her husband is a huge Elvis Presley fan and has been collecting his music for nearly twenty years and has asked her if she has a boy that he would like him to be called Elvis.

I told her that if she does agree to call their son Elvis then people will assume that they are both Elvis Presley fans and that he was named after him. It is one of those names that is strongly associated with one person. I think it's very similar to the names Madonna, Prince, etc. I told her that I actually do like the name but if she does agree to it then she will have to be prepared to hearing references to Elvis Presley.

Am I wrong to think that most people will think of Elvis Presley when the name Elvis is mentioned? I know that there are other references, but Elvis Presley popularised the name. I think it is the same as when the name Madonna is mentioned, most people will think of Madonna Ciccone rather than the religious reference of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Considering that Elvis Presley still has a big fan club, people recognise his music and still listen to his music, would it really be that bad to name your son after him?

Do you think most people remember Elvis Presley when he was in his prime and good looking or the 'Fat Elvis' at the end of his life when he was overweight and had rather sluggish performances compared to his earlier years?

What are your thoughts on the name?

I mentioned both names to my sister and she said that they were not her cup of tea. Perhaps it is because my sister doesn't like uncommon names, her children are called David and Isabella.

Do you know anyone with either of the names? I have never met anyone called Agatha or Elvis.

[newrubylane]

Interesting choices. I wouldn't choose them personally as I don't think they are the prettiest, but I think there are some good points - they are uncommon yet recognisable as names, and I like the inspiration behind them. I think they also pair quite well together.

[Faster]

Dislike them both. Agatha Christie and Fat Elvis.

[BiscuitsAndGravy]

Horrible names. If he's an Elvis fan, why not name the boy Aaron? That was Elvis's middle name. Or even Presley would be better.

Same for Agatha...I'd name the girl Christie before I saddled a child with Agatha.

[spacefighter]

Remind me of a set of dogs, as awful that is to say.

[Faster]

Yes. Can totally see them being whippets.

[NatureIs]

I know of a Poirot I thought it was the dog!

[JaneJeffer]

Agnes would go better with Elvis for twins.

[Aprilislonggone]

Christie and Presley are much nicer.

[SausageOnAFork]

Agatha is ok. But not Elvis.

[raeray]

I quite like the combo actually(which even surprises me haha!)
I do agree that Aaron and Agatha might be a nice combo too though if it's the Elvis that tips them over into being to unusual to choose if that makes sense?

[cleanhousewastedlife]

Sounded like pets to me (honest instant reaction)

[RaininSummer]

I don't think they go well together and can't say I like either for children really. I can see they both changing their names as soon as possible and always using a nickname rather than their given names if that is what they are given. It strikes me as quite narcissistic to call kids after your favourite pop stars, authors, football teams etc though I do tend to name my dogs after musicians.

[RedFin]

Oh God Agatha is awful. Harsh. Just awful. Elvis is cool though. So yes to Elvis and could they find another girl's name? Maybe on the same theme as elvis.... Joni
Elvis and Joni

[ThanksItHasPockets]

I don’t think they work as a pair, and yes, the Presley association is inescapable.

Elvis Presley’s middle name was Aaron, which would be a lot easier to live with. Might they consider that?

[Aquilla]

I know a lovely little Agatha (6) known by most as Aggie. Her parents are quite bohemian but no one bats an eye lid nowadays. Elvis on the other hand...

[Judashascomeintosomemoney]

Agatha is fine I think, definitely unusual these days. And I must be weird because I immediately thought Elvis Costello. I like it but then again I do have a mate called Ringo.

[Justgivemesomepeace]

My dd(16) has a very cool friend called Elvis. He was new to the school in yr9 and I don't think the kids batted an eyelid at the name. I don't think most of them know who Elvis Presley was. Now I know him I don't think about it. It suits him.

[greendale17]

Agatha is ok. But not Elvis.

^This. Elvia really is a hideous name

[dustarr73]

I like Elvis but i dont like Agatha.Horrible name.I dont think they go as a name either.Ones quite old sounding (Aggie)and the other quite hip.(Elvis).
I do think Presley and Madonna go quite well though.In for a penny in for a pound

[golddustwomen]

I agree with a pp, they sound like dogs names!

[pallisers]

I think of the fearsome Aunt Agatha in the Jeeves and Wooster books.

Of course everyone will associate Elvis with Elvis Presley - isn't that why the guy wants to name his son that?

The names wouldn't be for me but they are not the worst I've heard.

[matley]

I love Elvis as a name, it's on my list.

Not too keen on Agatha but it's not the worst.

[Zillcat]

I don't mind Agatha, it can be shortened to Aggie.

I know of someone with a little boy called Elvis however don't like it at all. Presley for a girl is ok.

As a twin mum myself, you get enough attention from strangers without having their names to contend with too!

[YoureAllABunchOfBastards]

Agatha could be Taggie - as in Jilly Cooper. I like Elvis - if you can carry it off, why not?

[Wherearemycarkeys]

Agatha is just awful and Agatha and Elvis together is just a crazy pairing!