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Link for a boy?

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fairyteepee · 01/09/2014 16:44

Opinions? I don't mind the association with the nintendo game, i actually quite like it!

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florascotia · 06/09/2014 15:35

OP Your baby, your choice. No question. And best wishes!

I've not seen the game. But I think that it may possibly be making you see the name differently from many other people, who won't know anything about the game, now or in the future.

It's not up to other people what name you choose, but it might just possibly be useful to hear what other people think, because a really odd name will affect the way in which SOME people perceive your son - for the rest of his life. And, as earlier posters have said, Link is not the kind of word that is normally used as a name, except perhaps as a nickname for Lincoln.

When I see the word 'Link', I automatically think (for example) of the biggest bus/coach company in Scotland, called 'Citylink' - their name is all over their vehicles. Or of chain-link fencing. Or of 'Cashlink' ATM machines. Or of Linked-In, the professional networking site, and so on. Other posters have mentioned 'the missing Link' etc etc. I think those sort of associations are fixed in most people's minds, because the word link does have a very precise and particular meaning. Would you call a child 'join' or 'contact', for example?

bouncingbelle · 06/09/2014 14:28

I'd think 'stink',

fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 12:55

Linc is a cancer research charity i just found upon googling it.

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fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 12:50

I've listened i just found as the thread went on i don't actually care that others don't like it.

i am thinking maybe linc in spelling fairgame

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fairgame · 06/09/2014 12:44

I think it would look more like a name rather than a word if it's spelt Linc.

PenguinsIsSleepDeprived · 06/09/2014 12:41

I am neither riled nor bothered. Just mildly curious why someone would start a thread asking opinions on a name when they have no intention of listening if they are negative.

I do think you thought you would get a chorus of 'wow, lovely and so unique' and are a bit peeved that you didn't. Hence latching on to everyone who likes it.

And on that note I shall indeed hide the thread and go back to my Saturday.

fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 12:23

Why does it bother you so much that you keep posting asking why i started this thread? Some people on this site are so easily riled, it really doesn't effect your life what i call my child nor why i asked for opinions so please go and enjoy your saturday.

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PenguinsIsSleepDeprived · 06/09/2014 12:06

Of course you can start a thread, but why would you? What purpose does it serve to now know that probably most people will dislike your son's name on first hearing?

Only1scoop · 06/09/2014 12:05

Actually ....stick with Link....

Sounds jolly perfect.

fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 12:03

He's a jolly decent man Smile

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Only1scoop · 06/09/2014 12:02

'Husband said i could pick a special name to me'

Jolly decent of him

I think we all do that in some respect though when we name our dc.

fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 12:00

Ive already said i was just curious to see the general take on it. Can i not start a thread unless im going to change my mind based on what you all say?

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Only1scoop · 06/09/2014 12:00

Yes seems you did sort of want to form your own Link appreciation society and sod off those of us who aren't ....

LinkedIn Smile

PenguinsIsSleepDeprived · 06/09/2014 11:57

Of course it will be governed by your tastes not ours. But why start a thread asking what people think if you don't want to hear that most dislike it. Were you hoping that everyone would adore it and encourage you? If you have unusual taste and don't care what others think , why ask?

Only1scoop · 06/09/2014 11:53

Glad to hear it Op. Glad you have come to a near decision.

But please don't let him out of your sight at the swings....

Missing Linkin Park Wink

fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 11:44

middle name will be Edward (family name) you will all be reassured to know he has a perfectly 'normal' alternantive Grin

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fairyteepee · 06/09/2014 11:43

I don't see any issue with the name Link, there are of plenty of 'acceptable names' out there that i wouldn't dream of giving someone. My brother is called James and has always hated his name but noone would of said to my mum 'you cant call him that, that's ridiculous' so you cant always win anyway.

We all have different opinions i appreciate all of your contributions but ultimately the decision will be swayed by what me and my husband feel is the name we want to give to our child, not what mumsnetters think.

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Only1scoop · 05/09/2014 22:30

You asked for opinions....hopefully you appreciate not only the Link Loving ones....

Alisvolatpropiis · 05/09/2014 22:22

It is perhaps the negative ones you should pay more attention to, given it isn't you who will have to live with the name for a minimum of 18 years.

Any middle names planned?

fairyteepee · 05/09/2014 21:47

Thank you for the positive comments Smile

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tmae · 04/09/2014 23:45

My mum was told by people not to use my name because I would be bullied, I've never been bullied, I've only ever had nice comments about my unusual name. All of my siblings have unusual names too and none of them have been bullied over them either.

Nessalina · 04/09/2014 23:44

I love Link OP Smile Many hours of N64 happiness playing Ocarina of Time & Majora's Mask will always make it a hero's name to me. It's got a good strong feeling about it, and I don't think it's any less 'out there' than some of the arty-farty names that are so popular these days (Ptolomy, Mungo, Arlo, Buster, etc etc).
If you love it, go for it. As others have said, it's only odd for the first time people hear it, after that it's just Link's name Smile

fairyteepee · 04/09/2014 20:39

yuk?

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Leeds2 · 04/09/2014 20:38

Yuk!

Hakluyt · 04/09/2014 20:33

Me too. And explaining that it was because she was in her early 20s. As if somehow Darwin has gone out of fashion..........

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