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Maison / Mason ??

58 replies

justhayley · 03/11/2011 10:29

Hiya I'm not sure what I'm having yet and have about a million girls names but need to start thinking of boys. Came across Mason or Maison the other day and really like it. I like it Spelt with the I but not sure if that makes it a bit feminine?

What does everyone think of the name and which spelling do u prefer?

Also any ideas for a middle name?
I kinda like Maison James or Maison Jay (after my little brother) but all ideas welcome xx

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Towndon · 03/11/2011 11:34

Mason is OK, but I'm not keen surnames as first names.

Maison - agree that a lot of people will think "French for house" straight away.

101North · 03/11/2011 10:45

i agree with GML. Maison isn't a name, its the french word for house. I'm all for being imaginative and liberal with naming your child but that's just silly. soz.

cat64 · 03/11/2011 10:44

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 03/11/2011 10:42

Mason. Maison is beyond silly.

Montsti · 03/11/2011 10:41

Am am also not keen on surname-sounding first names (not as bad for boys though), however that is just a matter of opinion. That aside when I hear the word "Maison" I immediately think "house" in French - I didn't know it was a name..I would also pronounce it with a "z" sound therefore "Maizon" which does sound more feminine than Mason.

fraktious · 03/11/2011 10:41

I read that as maison the house. For the love of all that is holy don't do it.

Mason is okay I suppose.

thesurgeonsmate · 03/11/2011 10:40

I've never come across Maison. Would you just say it "Mason?" If so, I'd thihnk Mason was the better choice! I'm into surnamey names, unlike Grimma so I think its a nice name for rugged stone-hewer vibes.

GrimmaTheNome · 03/11/2011 10:33

Maison? Why would the french word for house be a good name for a boy?Confused

suppose Mason is ok - rugged stone-hewer vibes. Bit too surnamey for my liking TBH.

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