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How many Atlas' do you know?

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Amimitchell · 02/08/2015 15:45

Hey all, due in a few weeks and we are naming our son Atlas Isaiah. My only concern is that I don't want to choose a name that's too popular/becomes popular!
When I named my daughter Ava ten years ago, there were no other Ava's around-now they're everywhere! Same happened with my son Sonny 8 years ago!
I know it shouldn't matter but I'm just curious.....
Thank you :)

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sebsmummy1 · 02/08/2015 18:39

Nope, I don't know of one probably because most people think it's a big book, not a name.

getbusyliving · 02/08/2015 18:37

names.darkgreener.com/#atlas

Only 12 born in 2013 but definitely on the rise as 0 in 2010 Smile

Sophronia · 02/08/2015 18:30

I don't know any, but I like the name.

MamaLazarou · 02/08/2015 17:19

The plural of Atlas is Atlases.

BikeRunSki · 02/08/2015 17:04

I really like your reasoning, and would use it for those reasons alone. I wanted to call DD Isis for similar reasons - it being an old name for the River Thames, and DH comes from v close to where the Thames rises in Gloucestershire and i come from Central London.

Jenda · 02/08/2015 16:49

well i like it, and your meaning behind it Smile

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Amimitchell · 02/08/2015 16:41

@scrambledsmegs no I don't live there Smile

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Amimitchell · 02/08/2015 16:41

@smartleatherbag my son isn't and won't be poor. I can call him that and I will ????????

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Amimitchell · 02/08/2015 16:39

If he's anything like his dad- 6'3" and VERY muscular naturally, I don't think he'll have any issues Smile

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marshmallowpies · 02/08/2015 16:39

I know one, aged 2. He is growing up to be quite stocky which helps. Not a name I'd ever use, but once you know a kid with that name you can't imagine them being called anything else, so as far as I can see, it suits him.

albertcampionscat · 02/08/2015 16:34

Yees. Would be tricky to be a weedy Atlas.

www.metrolyrics.com/charles-atlas-song-i-can-make-you-a-man-lyrics-rocky-horror-picture-show.html

ScrambledSmegs · 02/08/2015 16:31

Do you live in Stoke Newington? You'll probably meet at least a few there, but should think you'll be safe elsewhere in the UK.

MrsBungle · 02/08/2015 16:29

None. I think it's safe to say that atlas won't become popular.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 02/08/2015 16:29

I might put this name to be dp. When I see him in the week See what he thinks

marinacortina · 02/08/2015 16:29
Smartleatherbag · 02/08/2015 16:26

Don't call the poor boy that. Middle name, sure, but that's a terrible name.

scatterthenuns · 02/08/2015 16:24

Might be quite a few in school - geography classrooms seem to be full of them.

TheCraicDealer · 02/08/2015 16:20

I think it's a great name, I'd consider it as a middle name for sure. But as someone else said I hope he has a robust build. Otherwise it would be like having a Diana who protests against hunting, or a Hermes who dawdles.

wankerchief · 02/08/2015 16:17

Frightfully overused, I met 7 at Macdonalds today alone

How about Gary?
He will be the only one in his class

YakTriangle · 02/08/2015 16:16

I've never heard of, or met, anyone called Atlas. Are there no other Greek myth type names you'd prefer?

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Amimitchell · 02/08/2015 16:15

Thanks guys, especially the sarcastic responses- well done you! ????????
My dad suggested the name, knowing I like unusual names, and when I did some research I realised it makes sense to use it! Atlas was obviously a Greek god, the Titan of navigation and astronomy, which my partner and I are both fascinated with, both being scorpios. Anyway, the Atlantic Ocean was named after Atlas and, since my partner is from USA and I am from the UK, it made sense for us to name our son after the one thing that connects those two :)
It's nice to have a meaning behind a name, although with my last two, it was just because I liked the names, although I do have a thing for the old American blues singers (sonny), and 50s films (Ava Gardner)

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barbecue · 02/08/2015 16:13

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BeautifulBatman · 02/08/2015 16:12

I don't know any. I think theres a good reason for that. It's awful.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 02/08/2015 16:10

Do I live on another planet then because I've not heard of any

MyPelvicFloorTrainsItself · 02/08/2015 16:09

I know one, who is about six months old.