Salem? For a boy?

35 replies

thehogopogo · 17/08/2013 22:47

Really struggling for boys names. Have always kinda liked Salem as a name but never seriously considered it as I just automatically associated it with a certain black cat and other 'witchy' themes. BUT. I just looked up the meaning, and I think it's beautiful. It means 'peaceful/complete'. The meaning of a name is of particular importance to me..

I just don't know.

Does the name Salem have any associations in the UK?yet?

I need some gentle, kind commentary if you please?

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BettyBotter · 17/08/2013 22:59

Just google Salem and you will see the associations.

Are you serious?

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 17/08/2013 22:59

Are you stark staring mad?
You want to name your child after a place where murder was committed in the name or religion and mass hysteria?

maja00 · 17/08/2013 22:58

Salem makes me think witch trials.

Are you thinking of it as an alternative spelling of Salim though? Meaning peace/peaceful?

PollyPlummer · 17/08/2013 22:55

Solomon is lovely and I like Saul too.
I would think of the Salem witch trials.

BasilBabyEater · 17/08/2013 22:52

Associations are the Salem witch trials and Daniel Day Lewis shouting about his name

Onesleeptillwembley · 17/08/2013 22:52

Just no. Ridiculous.

WinkyWinkola · 17/08/2013 22:52

Negative associations for me.

Solomon nn Solly is similar?

pongping · 17/08/2013 22:52

What are your criteria? Maybe we can find something else suitable?

pongping · 17/08/2013 22:51

Uh, no.

Fairylea · 17/08/2013 22:49

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