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Brian. Am I mad?

37 replies

catsofa · 30/10/2015 01:24

Not having another one so purely hypothetical, but I just found myself thinking how nice the name Brian sounds. What do you think of Brian for a baby boy?

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QforCucumber · 30/10/2015 10:19

I don't think you're mad OP, but then DP is wholly in love with the name Bruce for our baby if it's a boy.
I can't bring myself to love it quite as much though.

VashtaNerada · 30/10/2015 10:18

No way. DH suggested Brian when I was pregnant with DC1 and it was the moment I realised he wasn't mature enough to be involved in any more baby name discussions.

ImperialBlether · 30/10/2015 10:15
Grin
EmpressKnowsWhereHerTowelIs · 30/10/2015 10:13

Tbf though you are asking on MN, where the name Brian raises visions of steaming yonis in Hull.

calzone · 30/10/2015 10:08

Truly dreadful.

MrsBalustradeLanyard · 30/10/2015 10:08

It reeks of middle age, nose hair clippers and polyester shirts. Don't do that to your tiny beautiful baby!

ImperialBlether · 30/10/2015 10:06

Sorry, but you are mad! It's so dated.

helentheheron · 30/10/2015 10:02

Yes

NadiaWadia · 30/10/2015 05:03

It's OK, but can't really see it coming back into fashion. A lot of people think of it as dull and slightly silly maybe?, which is why I suppose Monty Python named their film 'Life of Brian'. It tends to be thought of as a dated name for older men, in the same way as say Trevor, or Keith. Although I suppose it is better than those really.

APlaceOnTheCouch · 30/10/2015 04:27

I like it but it's one of our family names so I am biased towards it. My only issue with it at the moment is that advert with the blooming robot called Brian but I'm sure that will pass Grin

WishIWasWonderwoman · 30/10/2015 04:04

You're not mad.

Would I personally choose it? No.

But it is a well known name and easy to pronounce.

reuset · 30/10/2015 01:54

Ooh, I still think it's a bit on the dated side, personally. Though, and who knew, 108 baby boys were named Brian last year. That's not wallowing in obscurity by any means.

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