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Thoughts on this name.......

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crumb04 · 02/05/2016 15:49

Hi,
Me and DH really like the name Ezra but are a little concerned that it may not be well received by family etc. I know it shouldn't matter if we like it but can't help thinking perhaps it's a bit "out there"? Please give me your honest opinion and also if you've heard of it where are you from? I think it will be more popular in London for example. We are in South West.

Thanks xx

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LadyAntonella · 02/05/2016 16:33

Oh sorry - meant to say I really like it! Smile. I think family would like it - unless they really dislike biblical names maybe?

RiverTam · 02/05/2016 16:24

I don't know any in RL either, so I don't think it's that popular, it's just becoming more popular than it was. I also wouldn't assume any religious reason for it at all.

LadyAntonella · 02/05/2016 16:23

I keep hearing it's v popular (mainly on MN) but don't know any in RL. I mentioned it to DH yesterday though and he said his colleague just had a baby boy named Ezra. He works in London, we live in Home Counties.

manicinsomniac · 02/05/2016 16:21

I quite like it.

I know one. I'm in the home counties.

I would probably assume the parents of a little Ezra are either Jewish or practising Christian. The one I know is at the same church as me.

butteredmuffin · 02/05/2016 15:56

From what I hear it is pretty popular at the moment. Don't choose it thinking you're being original, because you could find that there are three little Ezras in his reception class. If that doesn't bother you, go for it. It's a nice name, easy to spell and pronounce, and not something he'll be teased for. What your extended family think is not really relevant. Even if they don't like the name you choose (and you don't know that they won't), they'll come round. Before too long they won't be able to imagine him being called anything else.

RiverTam · 02/05/2016 15:54

I love Ezra, it's my favourite boys' name. It's becoming more usual so I wouldn't consider it out there (it's the main character in a Star Wars cartoon), but I am in London!