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Nicholas - is it due a comeback?

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collegedropout · 30/10/2011 16:24

What do you think of the name Nicholas (although might use the spelling Nicolas Hmm). Me and DP really like it but were wondering whether it is a) very popular or b) may be making a comeback? Our eldest DS has a pretty uncommon name but with a popular nn (he is Leopold nn Leo) so we aren't too fussed about popularity, more the opposite actually and don't want a name associated with the older generation. So what do you think? We also love the nn Nico for it as well and most probably the mn Thibault (DP is french).

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TheGhostOfMrsWembley · 30/10/2011 23:07

You see, not being in the the top one hundred is one of the reasons I would have chosen it.Smile

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collegedropout · 30/10/2011 21:42

No one thinks it is a middle aged man's name then? That's the only thing I was worried about given that it isn't in the top 100 at the moment that it might have had it's time

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mybootsaremuddy · 30/10/2011 20:36

Lovely name DN is a Nicholas with nn Nicky/Nico he is 6 and we know of one other who is almost 2.

TheGhostOfMrsWembley · 30/10/2011 19:09

Love it (for personal reasons).Grin We would have used it for DS had it not seemed ever so slightly narcissistic.

ShesAStar · 30/10/2011 19:07

I was born in 1978 and had 3 boys named Nicholas in my class, so I'm not sure it will be due for a comeback yet. I haven't met a single baby called Nicholas since I had my son 3 years ago. I like it and love the fact he'd probably be the only one in his year.

DeeScent · 30/10/2011 18:21

Absolute love nee-ko-la with the accent, gorgeous.

Libra · 30/10/2011 18:16

We have one with the Danish spelling - k not ch. DH is Danish.

And yes, he was born at Christmas.

Montsti · 30/10/2011 18:14

It always makes me think of someone not wearing any pants - knicker-less - a bit immature but a boy at my junior school (a long time ago!) used to get teased about his name...I do know quite a few (not a ridiculous amount) but don't think that should matter if you love the name. Btw prefer the spelling Nicolas and love Nico as a nn!

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collegedropout · 30/10/2011 16:37

French DH wants to use spelling without the H as he pronounces it more like nee-ko-la IYSWIM?

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DessieLou · 30/10/2011 16:33

I LOVE Nicholas!!! Go for it! Grin

Fixture · 30/10/2011 16:31

Nicholas (with an h) is very nice :)

mumofbumblebea · 30/10/2011 16:28

love Nicholas although i always associate the name with christmas (i know i'm weird lol). i think it will make a comback. like nico as a nn but prefer the full name.