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Is Marcus really dull?

33 replies

BringBack1996 · 29/04/2012 14:39

Now DH and I aren't exactly the most creative baby namers - DS was one of over 1600 boys with his name the year he was born and DD shares a name with over 2000 the year she was born (although hers is the slightly less used spelling/pn) - but we don't want to choose a name that could be seen as dull. Is Marcus though? I can't decide if it's lovely and underused or boring and dull. I've already posted a similar thread about Douglas so be as opinionated as you like!

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Shoshe · 29/04/2012 17:09

Marcus is brilliant ( DS2's name Grin)

FridayOLeary · 29/04/2012 16:56

I've never met a Marcus that I didn't like - as a name I prefer it to Douglas.

BringBack1996 · 29/04/2012 16:16

Good to see it's not seen as the epitome of boring!

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Stellan · 29/04/2012 15:52

I don't like Marcus but I like Mark. Can't explain it! (Same with Lucas and Luke - don't like Lucas, like Luke.)

susiedaisy · 29/04/2012 15:08

nope not dull, i like it!

Confuseddd · 29/04/2012 15:07

No, Marcus is classic, lovely, and he will prob be only one in his class (IMO)

WithACherryOnTop · 29/04/2012 14:57

Not at all dull.It's lovely. A good strong name.

MariahScary · 29/04/2012 14:44

Yep

Douglas is better, although not to my tastes.