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Julian

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MolotovCocktail · 19/06/2013 13:18

I'm not currently pg - just wondering what your thoughts are about Julian? I really like it, but no-one I know seems to! Generally, from who I've spoken to, the opinion is that it's effeminate, in the same way that Sebastian is (another boys name I love, incidentally!)

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KLou1105 · 26/06/2013 22:37

Not pg yet but Julian is in our top 3 x

outtolunchagain · 20/06/2013 17:15

My brother is also a Julian , has a very outdoors job ,very sporty etc not remotely "wet"Shock

I don't think he is a big fan of the name but he's used to it!

Honsandrevels · 20/06/2013 17:10

I know a baby Julian and another with Julian as his middle name. I like it!

ovenbun · 20/06/2013 17:04

I prefer julius to julian, but Jools is an awesome nickname, no strong feeling against it :)

Ashoething · 20/06/2013 16:54

I love Julian. Would have loved to call one of my dcs that but dh vetoedAngry

squoosh · 20/06/2013 16:46

I always think Jolyon sounds like a euphemism for a hard on.

'He's got a jolly on'.

Huge apologies for lowering the tone!

MissPlumBroughtALadder · 20/06/2013 16:36

Love Julian and Jolyon.

Redblackcar2 · 20/06/2013 16:27

Don't like Julian but love Jolyon

Elquota · 20/06/2013 01:03

I like it - I think of Julian the Roman emperor who was a philosopher and writer. It's an intelligent sounding name.

Jenda · 20/06/2013 01:01

Like Sebastian. Would expect a Julian to come out wearing a knitted jumper and a vague smile.Grin

VBisme · 20/06/2013 00:46

I love it (and Sebastian).

lovepigeon · 20/06/2013 00:20

My brother has this name too FWIW he is in no way soppy - big rugby player, very masculine type of personality. I prefer the French spelling and pronunciation 'Julien' as I think it sounds nicer and more masculine.

natandmat · 19/06/2013 16:10

My brother is called Julien and has spent his whole life hating it! He is late 20's now and I would say only just accepting it! He is also far from effeminate or wet! I however love it! I even have Julius on my list, but I think it's a bit too similar!

AnotherLovelyCupOfCoffee · 19/06/2013 16:08

I like it, prefer it to Sebastian. Lots of boys names are a bit too soft imo. NOah, Finn. I prefer Julius it's a bit stronger.

Leeds2 · 19/06/2013 15:52

Wouldn't be my choice.

I don't mind Sebastian, but I wouldn't choose that either.

ZolaBuddleia · 19/06/2013 15:35

Jules is great, but yes, Julian is a bit wet. Like Francis and Robin.

Eskino · 19/06/2013 15:33

I know a grown up Julian who is Jules. He's not soppy in the least but I do still think its a bit mimsy. Sebastian isn't the same IMO.

bugsybill · 19/06/2013 15:16

I think it is quite nice but have never met one before. It does sound quite feminine but I don't think it could be a girls name either for some reason Confused

I much prefer Sebastian.

tammytoby · 19/06/2013 14:38

I think Julian and Sebastian make a refreshing change from the cutesy, babyish sounding Archie/Alfie/Charlie type names. To me, they're strong, cool names (although I dislike the nickname Seb/Sebby).

TCforTopCat · 19/06/2013 14:03

My uncle was called Julian, he was very far from wet or soppy.
He drove a fire engine and I thought he was the coolest man on the planet.
Very sadly he is no longer with us but if I had had a son, Julian was definitely on the list Grin

Theas18 · 19/06/2013 14:03

It's a fine name but as devotee of radio 4 extra to me It'll always be "julian and Sandy" from Round the horne!

DomesticCEO · 19/06/2013 14:02

It makes me think of someone who is a yuppie guffawing tory MP type with a wimpy soggy handshake and still calls his mum mummy Grin

I have no idea why - it's just what comes to mind when i think of the name!

NaturalBlondeYeahRight · 19/06/2013 14:00

I like it, like Jools to. Don't know any children with the name at the moment. Some nice blokes though.

Yonihadtoask · 19/06/2013 13:54

A bit effeminate in my head also.

I only know of one Julian, and I thought he was gay. Turns out to be married with a number of DCs.

Sebastian I don't mind though.

IsabelleRinging · 19/06/2013 13:50

I love the name Julian, isn't it a Roman name, which makes me think of warriers and soldiers, so masculine in my eyes? Also Julian from The Famous Five springs to mind, noble and responsible.