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Original poster

Middle name for Aryan?

158 replies

FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 12:42

Prefer a more common and international middle name.

Any ideas?

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jinglymum · 09/02/2014 20:56

My husband is Persian and wanted to call our son that, not one person who we said the name to found it remotely offensive, or referred to anything to do with Nazi's. It's a nice name. Oh we live in the UK and I knew 3 Aryan's

bakeroony · 09/02/2014 20:56

I've known a couple of Indian Aaryan's and Aryaan's.

If you want to avoid the stigma of white supremicist associations, go with a spelling like that.

LynetteScavo · 09/02/2014 20:55

I really like Aryan Jai and Aryan Hari. Not keen on Aryan Adam - I don't think it flows well.

tiredlady · 09/02/2014 20:55

Just read your post from which I assume you are of South Asian/Indian origin.
If that's the case then it's completely fine to use that name.
Like you said, anyone who thinks "white supremacy" when they see an Indian child with an Indian name is an idiot.

anothernumberone · 09/02/2014 20:54

The world doesn't revolve around Europe

I think it would have been useful to include the fact that you were not going to live in Europe in your OP or at least that is all you could assume from the above comment. If you live in Europe then yes your child's world is centred in Europe.

tiredlady · 09/02/2014 20:52

OP if you are having a caucasian baby then people may well raise their eyebrows at your choice of name.

However if you or your dh are of Asian origin, people would probably not think twice.

That may seem unfair, sorry.

SinisterSal · 09/02/2014 20:52

LOL

I would think the parents of an Aryan are either a) white supremacists, b) thoughtless eejits or c) offensive, arrogant eejits.
i wouldn't be alone in that - surely you don't want that for your child?

Or maybe you're a bit bored on a Sunday night

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FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 20:51

DavidHarewoods Growing up with with people mispronouncing my name all the time I don't really want a strictly South Asian/Indian name. But a name that can be easily pronounced everywhere.

Just have Hari and Jai and Adam so far. Only think Aryan Jai goes well together so far.

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coffeeinbed · 09/02/2014 20:50

It's not just Europe.
It was WW2, as in World War Two.

And you asked on an website based in Europe. So the answers will reflect that.

LynetteScavo · 09/02/2014 20:50

Rohan/Rowen
Sunny/Sonny
Hari/Harry
Jay
Ray
Syon

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/02/2014 20:48

Will the child be living in Europe?

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FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 20:46

The world doesn't revolve around Europe.

Aryan has been used way before Hitler and will continue to be used well after.

And anyone who sees an Indian child and thinks white supremacist is a bit dim TBH.

And yes, coffeeinbed we do 'like it all that much'. And why wouldn't we, it's a beautiful name with deep roots in our culture and history.

Sorry for the humpy face tethersend but if they were Muslim/South Asian I still think they would have meant Zulfikar

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DavidHarewoodsFloozy · 09/02/2014 20:45

South ^

rallytog1 · 09/02/2014 20:45

Your child will not thank you for giving him this name. You're effectively condemning him to a life of being judged for a name he had no choice over. Surely you want better for him?

DavidHarewoodsFloozy · 09/02/2014 20:43

What about dauod?
Zafar?

Are you wanting a Soith East Asian, Arabic name Op? If so then that does put another slant on your OP.

Fwiw my Dh is of Pakistani heritage, and i,m constantly surprised by the wealth of names. First time I ever met a Shamus (Seamus) threw me. My dh people are Pathans, so this one had roaring red hair, that really threw me! Grin.

coffeeinbed · 09/02/2014 20:29

You're just going to make that child's life difficult.
And why?
Do you like it all that much?
To answer the OP, you can always use Rudolf, Hermann, Heinrich or Adolph.

tethersend · 09/02/2014 20:26

Freddie, no need for the humpy face, that is how his parents spelled it.

He really was called Zulfucker. If you pronounced it incorrectly whilst reading it in your head, then take it up with them.

That's the first time I've been accused of mispronouncing a name without even opening my mouth Grin

ShatnersBassoon · 09/02/2014 20:25

Whatever middle name you go for make sure it's really good, because I reckon it's going to come in useful.

I like Ryan or Ian. Rhyming takes the focus off the, err, y'know, the Nazi thing.

Labootin · 09/02/2014 20:22

Is the OP being deliberately obtuse ? I sense there's a backstory here.

FWIW I know a delightful Aryan from when I lived in the ME (he was of Indian origin) and Hindu irrc .. They had a welcome mat which had what I thought to be a swastika and threw me completely

Unless you are of similar heritage I'm sure you OP know your being a twat.

EmpressOfTheWellOfLostPlots · 09/02/2014 20:21

Just out of interest Freddo, did you know what the connotations were in Europe before picking the name? If not then this explains it.

saintmerryweather · 09/02/2014 20:15

If you ask for suggestions on a name with such connotations wtf do you expect?

Vatta · 09/02/2014 19:49

Ok, I think we all know that you didn't ask for comments on aryan, but the fact that people are commenting on it should give you an indication of how offensive and shocking that name is to many people.

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FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 19:31

BTW I never asked for opinions on 'Aryan' which is what this thread seems to have become.

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FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 19:29

tethersend Hmm
If you meant Zulfikar. It's pronounced Zul-fee-car.

I thought of that Art but I don't think it flows nicely.

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Artandco · 09/02/2014 19:24

Are you Indian? What about Aryan zakiriah