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well he'll certainly be the only one in his class

Middle name perhaps?

I know a boy called Merlin. I quite like it.

Don't like it. A bit 'try hard' and a name that he will he horribly embarrassed by when he's older.

tis cool as a middle name though.

My Grandad's name was Nelson and I wish we had used it as a middle name for one of our boys but our surname ends with N so it wouldnt have really worked.

Joshua Merlin
Lewis Merlin
Charles Merlin

....yep tis cool for a middle name.

I've got a Merlin - there are a few around.

If you love it, my advice is go for it but be prepared for a few (a lot) of comments esp. from 'the older generation'

If you are not that keen - I suggest use it as a middle name.

I'm afraid Merlin is a magician with a long white beard to me.
DH would love it though...he's into all that legend stuff.
Agree it could work as a middle name though...

I went to school with a Merlin he would be around 24 now. I don't think i ever questioned his name, just thought it/he was really cool.

If you both like it go for it. I think its great

I an not keen - wuld suggest as middle name perhaps.

I like Merlin (wouldn't be keen on it being shortened to Merl, though)

We thought about using Merlin for DS1,but reckoned that it would often be mistaken as Mervyn instead. (no way - horrid old uncle!). You could spell it as Merlyn, which as least LOOKS a bit less Arthurish. It's a lovely Celtic name (my DB's by the way!), but I do think that it can take a bit of living up to. DB is alright, - he's a very cool musician, so its perfect for him. Go for it, at least it's not dull.

Call sign of one of the pilots in Top Gun .

when i was pregnant with second child-before we knew she was going to be a girl-we called her Merlin...but even if she had been a boy i don't think we would have seriously used the name...you have to consider everything when you name a child. you have to remember they will carry that name forever and shape their lives beyond their control. how will Merlin sound to a 4-16 year old? look to the future and you may well see teasing at school, no dates, constant jokes...think about it carefully before making a decision, there are plenty of other 'quirky' names around that wouldn't cause as much comment

merlin - yeah groovy

that kid won't get any shit growing up

nnow
MERVYN
there's a name

I think that you need to be a strong character to carry off Merlin, it could be a deep embarrassment for a shy, retiring type.

reminds me of a wizard sorry.

i know a merlin... he's a rather strange but very nice old hippy....

Not sure about this one reminds me of The Sword and The Stone TBH.

But at the end of the day is ur choice if u both like it go for it if not then choose something u agree on.

I love it.

I like Merlin, good name. Don't go for Mervyn or Marlon or any other nearly's.

Merlin is also the name of a hawk - perhaps you might like Peregrine as another option?