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What do you think of this name for a boy?

52 replies

Pennyformythoughts · 23/04/2016 20:46

Our surname is Lord. There aren't many boys' names I like, in fact I could probably count them on one hand. I hate all these 'new' names I hear so much these days. But DH and I were sat talking about names while waiting at the hospital the other day and we were looking at names of characters from films we like on IMDB. Anyway one of my favourite films is Gladiator and the main character's name is Maximus. Well I think that's an awesome name to go with Lord. Who would mess with Maximus Lord? Of course we'd call him Max most of the time, which we both like. But what do you think? Is it daft?

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NoMudNoLotus · 23/04/2016 22:09

Maximilian is a yuk name.

We live in a very middle class area and even here Maximillan is laughed at ( the name not the children ).

Sophronia · 23/04/2016 22:03

How about Maxen or Macsen (the Welsh version)

SirChenjin · 23/04/2016 21:26

Well, it'll get him noticed, that's for sure! Just hope to goodness he's got the ego and build to live up to it Grin

I wouldn't.

PickleBot · 23/04/2016 21:23

Not Maxamillion, this is a name I always associate with spoilt rich kids (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory style). I think with Lord that might be a it to much.

Maximus is cool, go with your gut!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 23/04/2016 21:21

I think it's a great name, what on earth is wrong with it?Confused

Would work equally well with Maxwell, I like Maxim too Smile

AdoraKiora · 23/04/2016 21:19

posy = poncy

AdoraKiora · 23/04/2016 21:19

It sounds a bit like a Game of Thrones character, to be honest.

Maxim is slightly less posy than Maximus with the surname Lord.

Or just Max (which he will be called from approx 2 minutes post birth for the rest of his life anyway Grin)?

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 23/04/2016 21:16

Call him Land
Much better

kelda · 23/04/2016 21:14

I think it's fine. If you love the name, go for it. You don't have to choose a boring name just because you have a surname that stands out.

MiniLop · 23/04/2016 21:13

I think Maximus Lord sounds awesome! I vote yes Smile

Yika · 23/04/2016 21:11

What about just Maxim?

Notso · 23/04/2016 21:10

Maximus and Maximilian sound ridiculous with Lord. Maxwell Lord is too many l's sounds a bit like Max Well'ard.
Maxton or just Max?
I also really like the Welsh name Macsen which sounds good with Lord.

Wolfiefan · 23/04/2016 21:09

Um no. Don't!

GinaBambino · 23/04/2016 21:09

*Was not wax

GinaBambino · 23/04/2016 21:08

Haha BIL wanted us to call our son Maximus as he and Sis had a girl and aren't having any more, so I wax gifted the name. I love it! We haven't used it as we had already decide on Callum Spencer.
I'd go with Maximilian though with Lord, does sound less imposing.

ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 23/04/2016 21:07

Maxwell Lord is great.

Marmalade85 · 23/04/2016 21:04

I think it's great

WellErrr · 23/04/2016 21:03

Maximus Lord?

It's fucking ridiculous. Are you on glue?

LadyAntonella · 23/04/2016 21:02

Maximilian Lord is nice. Don't like Maximus sorry.

EDisFunny · 23/04/2016 20:59

Max Lord is an okay name but I would use Maxwell as the long name not Maximus.

SophieofShepherdsBush · 23/04/2016 20:58

Maximilian sounds better I think. Maximus too imposing.

Artandco · 23/04/2016 20:57

Use Maximilian

HippyPottyMouth · 23/04/2016 20:55

He sounds like a superhero. Looking at you, his dad and your families, is he likely to be able to carry it off? It'll work better on a sturdy, confident child that a very slight, reserved one. What's your best guess?

WanderingTrolley1 · 23/04/2016 20:54

No.

kimlo · 23/04/2016 20:51

I know one, he goes by his full name. Its ok.

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