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Is this really a 'naughty boy' name?

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GiannaK · 26/02/2013 11:59

Nikos (Nikolaos)

I'm not sure I believe in such a tag, but of course names create an impression on people.
I remember a thread a while back on here where someone, maybe a teacher, said that every boy she'd met with the name was a naughty one.

Wasn't on my list for imminent DC until now but it just keeps popping into my head and won't go away. He'd be addressed as Niko (Greek grammar blah blah) and it sounds very sweet to me, but also could suit him through the ages too. Any thoughts?

Hilariously my phone keeps changing it to 'Nokia' - now that I would veto!

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Coconutty · 02/03/2013 15:04

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perplexedpirate · 02/03/2013 15:03

Biiiiiig X post! Smile

perplexedpirate · 02/03/2013 15:02

It's nice, but v v popular in Greece. He'll be one of about 10 at school.

Springdiva · 02/03/2013 12:28

I think the article by the teacher said that boys called Konor with a K were a handful.

marriednotdead · 02/03/2013 00:37

I know of two, both teens, one a bit cheeky, the other full on bad boy.

SE13Mummy · 02/03/2013 00:28

I've only known one Niko - he wasn't the best behaved or most even-tempered child in the class but he was lovely!

OkayHazel · 02/03/2013 00:05

HoneyandRum To add to the stereotype, ex boyfriend Nick's brother was Georgios!

HoneyandRum · 01/03/2013 22:42

And if they're not Nick they're George (if we're going with stereotypes) a la George Michael (Georgios Kyriacos Panagiòtou).

BackforGood · 01/03/2013 17:25

Lovely name, if you are happy to be asked "Oh, have you got Greek family?" all the time Smile

OkayHazel · 01/03/2013 17:06

My Greek ex boyfriend is Niko, really nice bloke. Though he did get pissed off watching my Big Fat Greek Wedding, when every male family member is named Nick. Bit of a stereotype, but also very true in his family of Nicks and Nikkis! His sister was a Greek variant of Nicola!

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nectarini1983 · 27/02/2013 21:25

I like it.

dimdommilpot · 27/02/2013 17:38

My friends husband is 1, hes lovely. My next door neighbour is 1, hes a twt. They are both adults and i knew neither as children! I would really like it if it wasnt for the twt next door!

GiannaK · 26/02/2013 22:56

Thanks everyone. It is growing on me every second.
LouisWalsh that is hilarious!

Just seen that Nikolaos is no. 5 in Greek top 100 boys' names at the mo. Doesn't bother me, but hadn't anticipated that. Top name is Georgios which ILs would like. Eek.

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pinkyredrose · 26/02/2013 21:32

There's no such thing as a 'naughty boys name, only 'naughty boys' Grin

I think it's a lovely name.

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IAmLouisWalsh · 26/02/2013 21:29

I think it is lovely.

I did teach a Nikelos once and asked if he had Greek relatives. Turned out no, they just couldn't spell Grin

RalphGnu · 26/02/2013 21:24

Both are lovely names.

Rhubarbgarden · 26/02/2013 21:23

Nice name.

Ruprekt · 26/02/2013 20:04

Niko is a lovely name.

At my school, names beginning with K are trickier!!Smile

GirlOutNumbered · 26/02/2013 20:00

I've also taught secondary for a long time and never had a Nikos.... If I did I would assume that his parents were Greek or similar.

MrsMushroom · 26/02/2013 19:58

No it's lovely.

Kayden is a naughty boys name....or Marley.

scottishmummy · 26/02/2013 19:56

Just seen alexandros, like that too

scottishmummy · 26/02/2013 19:55

Nikos is smashing name,love it

Cassieyellow · 26/02/2013 19:48

Hi, I have been teaching secondary for 10 years and never had a boy with this name. So 1- nice and unusual and 2- no naughty connotations! In fact I don't have any naughty boy common names. So go for it.

GiannaK · 26/02/2013 18:58
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