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Anyone know or have an Austin?

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likeaforcefield · 22/09/2014 15:47

Really like the name Austin but never met any in RL!

Just wondering what general opinions are?

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RosieProbert · 23/09/2014 21:02

Taught one. Lovely boy.

MissMilbanke · 23/09/2014 21:00

I know an 17/ 18 year old Austin (uk)

Lovely young man, intelligent and impeccable manners with a fabulous northern accent.

Go for it - I think it's a great name !

Iwillorderthefood · 23/09/2014 20:56

I know a 22 year old one. He is very tall and good looking, it suits him very well. This is Devon.

Pipbin · 23/09/2014 20:56

I had an Austin in my last class of 5 year olds. He is a lovely boy with a great personality.

AlpacaYourThings · 23/09/2014 20:53

I really like it. Don't think I would use it, personally but it is fab.

fruitpastille · 23/09/2014 20:44

I know two. Both 3yo and nice boys. It's an ok name.

playftseforme · 23/09/2014 20:42

I've got a friend who called one of her DTs Austin, it's a fab name

furcoatbigknickers · 23/09/2014 20:42

I know a four year old Austin, hate it. Sorry

GreatAuntDinah · 23/09/2014 20:40

My grandad was one. I like it a lot.

yetanotheruserchangingname · 23/09/2014 20:25

I know 2 one is about 5 now and the other 17. Both nice enough boys. Name doesnt make me go eww :)

MehsMum · 23/09/2014 19:56

I liked it as a name, but I went right off it when I encountered a family whose children's names were makes of vehicle: Mercedes, Bentley, etc.

I kid you not. The mother used to shout at them so there was no missing it.

myotherusernameisbetter · 23/09/2014 19:52

wiggles as far as I understand it is an Irish surname so hence being more popular in Ireland and Scotland too.

WhatWouldBlairWaldorfDo · 23/09/2014 19:24

I know two, aged 3 and 9. Both lovely boys so in my head its a lovely name :)

myotherusernameisbetter · 23/09/2014 15:03

I'm married to one and my son's friend (age 13) is one.

It's not american, it's my OHs mothers maiden name.

he didn't like it when he was young but now likes the fact that if someone shouts it in a pub they usually mean him. :)

They always spell it wrong when they write it on his cup in coffee shops - he either gets Oscar or Aspen Confused

hatsybatsy · 23/09/2014 14:47

I know one - he's a nice kid and the name suits him. It's unusual while remaining a solid boys' name IMO. not at all American.

Vijac · 23/09/2014 12:46

I know one in london, great kid and name. I don't think of it as American.

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likeaforcefield · 23/09/2014 10:03

Oooh surprisingly good feedback, thanks everyone ??

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Damnautocorrect · 23/09/2014 09:35

I know three under 5. Good name, thinks it's creeping back into popularity.

PartyFops · 23/09/2014 09:32

I know an Austen. Lovely chap! GrinGrin

MrsBungle · 23/09/2014 09:27

I know 2 austins. One is 5 and the other is in his 40's.

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 23/09/2014 09:25

Met one yesterday at toddler group. He was 2. Thought at the time it was a lovely name.

Trisarahtops · 22/09/2014 19:42

I know two - both born in the mid 1970s.

wigglesrock · 22/09/2014 19:31

I know or know of about 6 Austins - am in NI. Youngest is 4, oldest is in their 70s.

VainVulva · 22/09/2014 19:24

Never met one but I think it's a great name!

SirChenjin · 22/09/2014 19:19

I know of an Austin. His mother is an awful Hyacinth Bucket of a woman not really my cup of tea and calls him Awwww-stin. It has put me off the name as a result.

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