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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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tethersend · 09/02/2014 19:20

I have taught a few Aryans. Mind you, I've also taught a Zulfucker and I'd hesitate to recommend that one Grin

Unless you have Arabic links, I wouldn't use it.

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FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 19:10

Vatta Aryan is the correct spelling.

Mistletoe It is a great name. But it's very hard to find a name to pair it with. I have a ridiculous amount of names for girls that work across religions/cultures: Hannah, Sarah, Zara, Sara, Mona etc. Why are boys names such pitas Sad

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Vatta · 09/02/2014 18:22

I'm sorry I really really think this is a bad idea. I couldn't possibly meet a child called Aryan without thinking of the nazis. I wouldn't assume the parents were white supremacists but I would definitely wonder!

Some posters above are saying the name is pronounced differently, in which case please just change the spelling so it's written the day that you want it to be said.

PandaWatch · 09/02/2014 17:59

Adolf is also a legitimate name. How about Aryan Adolf to really mess with your child?

EauRouge · 09/02/2014 17:54

Aryan Circle

MistletoeBUTNOwine · 09/02/2014 16:41

Dp is Indian btw, it's an Indian name. Aryan Sachin
Aryan Kiran
Aryan Lars
Aryan Krishna

PsychoCynic · 09/02/2014 16:38

....and it's pronounced Aah-ree-un

MistletoeBUTNOwine · 09/02/2014 16:37

Haven't read all the posts; but just wanted to say DS was nearly called Aryan, it's a great name GrinGrinGrin

Figster · 09/02/2014 16:36

Holy shit you must be kidding?

quirrelquarrel · 09/02/2014 16:35

I don't think you can condemn all the Dutch Arjans and say their parents named them for the Aryan race -the name has a different root.

I totally get your point- but I wasn't saying anything like that. I'm just saying that there are people with very thick skins around who aren't particularly bothered about upsetting people. Not that they're all racists and I wouldn't call my kid that because I'm not a racist. If I liked the name, I would only discount it on the terms that it's perceived to be offensive, not that it is offensive in itself. It's a name not a description and you can choose it for several reasons.

PsychoCynic · 09/02/2014 16:33

My nephew is named Aaryan a traditional Indian name, just use the correct spelling OP.

IdaArnold · 09/02/2014 16:30

Supremacy?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/02/2014 16:16

Please don't call your child Aryan.

Pregnantberry · 09/02/2014 16:15

Race?

If you call your child that, don't be surprised if they change it when they're older. People will think you're Nazi sympathisers, no matter how much you protest.

Artandco · 09/02/2014 16:14

Aryan Quinn
Aryan Henri
Aryan Otis
Aryan Jensen

I would try for a diff spelling though.

Arrien, Adrian, Aaron, Aarien, Harrison??

Reincarnatedpig · 09/02/2014 16:08

Well I am half Dutch too with Jewish ancestors and do not associate Arjan/Arian with Aryan. I don't think you can condemn all the Dutch Arjans and say their parents named them for the Aryan race -the name has a different root. There are also Dutch names which sound like Coon and Cock of course it sounds awful in English, but is quite acceptable there.

The name Saskia which is Dutch is said to derive from the word "Saxon" which also has rather unpleasant connotations to some people.

I think anyone using the name Aryan without changing the spelling is asking for trouble though. I think there are variations which are perfectly acceptable.

MataHairy · 09/02/2014 16:04

How would you be pronouncing it?

saintmerryweather · 09/02/2014 16:01

So you're still going with the nazi name?

bootsycollins · 09/02/2014 16:00

Ayrton as in Senna

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FreddoPops · 09/02/2014 15:49

Theodore - Too old
Ralph - Dislike
Casper - Makes me think of the ghost

Too Christian:
James
Nicholas
Matthew

I like Adam but don't think Aryan Adam flows very well.

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quirrelquarrel · 09/02/2014 15:06

I'm half Dutch and I wouldn't use this name. I can't imagine anyone in my family reacting well to that choice.

I have ancestors who hid Jews and got found out and sent to a camp. My Dutch grandfather and I bonded over our interest in the war when I was younger. He was always gentle, but had a hidden core of anger and regret and sadness in him linked to the events of the past, it is a big deal in our family. I couldn't use it.

LynetteScavo · 09/02/2014 14:54

One of the most gorgeous children I have ever met is called Aryan.

(He has Pakistani/English heritage)

I honestly can't think of a name which would "go" with it...I think you just need to find something you like.

BettyBotter · 09/02/2014 14:44

I have a Dutch friend called Arian short for Adrianus (pronounced as you would Aryan) presumably. He has worked extensively in Arab countries where he has had to change his name to Aram because the word pronounced 'Arian' has an extremely offensive meaning in Arabic. I can't remember what but nothing to do with Nazism and we were told strictly never to address letters or ask for him on the phone as Arian.

So as far as international names go, it's alright in Holland but not really acceptable across large swathes of the world unless you don't mind your ds's name causing offence in a number of different ways. Sorry.

DavidHarewoodsFloozy · 09/02/2014 14:43

Ryan is a lovely name OP. Or Arianne for a girl.

GlitzAndGiggles · 09/02/2014 14:34

Ayran even not Ayrun