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Axel

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Alita7 · 20/06/2014 19:48

Honest opinions on Axel?

It was suggested to me on another thread and dp likes it and I think I might. We were thinking Max and I wanted Abel but dp isn't keen and Axel is actually a mix of the two :p

I'm not sure I have the balls to do it though!

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Alita7 · 22/06/2014 13:08

that is a bit weird, I hadn't thought of that!

I think we'll end up with Max...

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longestlurkerever · 22/06/2014 11:16

Would Axel being an anagram of your own name be a bit confusing though? Bit tongue-twistery?

fanjodisfunction · 21/06/2014 21:16

I like scandi names too, love heikki and nico, also hans. Named my son lachlan, which is scottish.

Really like axl,

we also liked

brae
torrin
thor
thane
reid
kester

HaroldLloyd · 21/06/2014 20:03

Oh I do like Loki.

mathanxiety · 21/06/2014 20:00

If he likes Norse names, then Axel might hit the spot. You could spell it Aksel.

CoteDAzur · 21/06/2014 11:27

How about Magnus?

Droflove · 21/06/2014 11:05

Fab name. I wanted it, wasn't allowed:(

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Alita7 · 21/06/2014 10:16

He likes Odin, Loki, Titus....

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HaroldLloyd · 21/06/2014 10:04

I like your list a lot, what's his list like?

HaroldLloyd · 21/06/2014 10:03

Will septimus be a no too? Grin

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Alita7 · 21/06/2014 09:36

Not keen on Magnus, it makes me think of a short fat gangsta in a leather trench coat for some reason :p
DP likes norse/roman/Greek names, I'm trying to find a compromise, (trying not to make this the same as the thread that suggested Axel) i like Jacob, isaac, Alex, Ivor, Luke, Oscar, Oliver... but he either doesn't or we can't use them.

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Merrylegs · 21/06/2014 09:30

How about Magnus if he like norse type names?

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Alita7 · 21/06/2014 09:25

Some of the links to people in the public eye I've never heard of - only Axl rose which in our world is a good thing :p

I like Tate but I think it's too american sounding.

We have agreed on John as a middle name now.

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LaVolcan · 21/06/2014 09:12

I like it - it makes me think of hunky blond Norwegians who win loads of skiing prizes at the winter Olympics.

devoncreamtea · 21/06/2014 08:39

Quite cool I think - it's Scandi? Like your other choices too - especially Abel, the nn Abe is great!

BlueStarsAtNight · 21/06/2014 08:39

I know a little 2 year old Axel, and it really suits him - he is a bit of a dude and a live-wire! So I like it.

I do like Maximus more I think (though prefer Maxwell).

How about

Beau
Tate
Flynn
Jude

RAFWife12 · 21/06/2014 08:01

Personally I don't like it, sorry. Love Max though!
Tobago - I'm 26 and totally thought Guns n Roses! Not all under 30's don't know good music Wink

Nereida · 21/06/2014 01:16

Axel reminds me of Axl Rose, who I'm not a fan of, and as another poster said, Axl spelt this way was just so he could get the anagram 'oral sex' from his name. Axel also reminds me of cars and axle grease.

fattycow · 21/06/2014 00:47

I like Axel!

EugenesAxe · 21/06/2014 00:41

It made me think of Axel Scheffler... he's German. Because he is a well known Julia D artist I would think that you'd chosen the name because it was in the public sphere, like a slightly more highbrow equivalent of Keira or Bear, for example.

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Alita7 · 20/06/2014 23:32

Sorry no to Gust!

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HaroldLloyd · 20/06/2014 23:19

What about Augustus, and Gus.

CoteDAzur · 20/06/2014 23:15

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rockybalboa · 20/06/2014 23:10

I dunno Cote, I was talking to someone over the phone at work who I was sure was called Jem and then received an email from Cem. I was confuddled.

rockybalboa · 20/06/2014 23:09

Now have theme tune to Beverly Hills Cop playing in my head. I don't object to the name though, it's just a very obvious association (if you are an old git like me)

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