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Atticus or Cassius?

109 replies

user1474476735 · 06/03/2017 21:03

I can't decide which i like more, am thinking either could be shortened to Cass?
What do you think? x

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ShuttyTown · 07/03/2017 12:52

Ignatius? Seriously!

ClaryIsTheBest · 07/03/2017 12:43

Cassius. Cassius is lovely :) Atticus... I'm sorry. I actually genuinely dislike it. Sorry.

I have Ignatius and Julius on my list.

Nessie71 · 07/03/2017 11:05

I like cassius...Dont let people put you off...you may not like their childs name!!

Gummibears · 07/03/2017 11:01

Ok, maybe it is 'unusual' in the sense of not being that widely used, but it is a well known old 'normal' name.

MrsMeeseeks · 07/03/2017 10:53

But Atticus isn't that 'unusual'.

I would consider a name outside of the top 500 fairly unusual, wouldn't you?

reuset · 07/03/2017 10:50

Agree, MrsM

Gummibears · 07/03/2017 10:48

MrsMee, maybe they can think of others but still love Atticus?

Gummibears · 07/03/2017 10:47

But Atticus isn't that 'unusual'. I know a baby and a teenager named Atticus. It's a classic name. I love it.

I wonder what sort of names the dislikers of Cassius and Atticus like Smile? Maybe they like more common popular names?

Personally I love both Cassius and Atticus and find them very classic and cool.

MrsMeeseeks · 07/03/2017 10:34

Cassius is OK. Atticus seems to be the default 'unusual' name for people who can't think of any unusual names.

ScarletSienna · 07/03/2017 10:28

Like both. Atticus marginally more though. Great choices!

reuset · 07/03/2017 09:18

At gunpoint I'd choose Cassius, it's not that bad really but that's the best I can say.

Atticus - oh how literary we are! The populist favourite book choice in the last few years, however.

RuthB4 · 07/03/2017 08:35

I really dislike both, I'm sorry. But out of the two Cassius is slightly better.

meettherussians · 07/03/2017 07:32

Atticus

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PigletWasPoohsFriend · 07/03/2017 07:08

Both are awful, sorry.

Notso · 07/03/2017 07:03

Love both, and Otis.

I think I prefer Cassius slightly because of the nn Cas, Atticus is still fab.

thisagain · 07/03/2017 07:01

I quite like Cassius but less keen on Atticus - it seems like an old man's name to me. However, I do like the shortening Ati and know I would warm to it if I knew someone I liked called it.

Gummibears · 07/03/2017 06:57

I love both Cassius and Atticus and don't find them unusual at all. They're old classic beautiful names!

KoalaDownUnder · 07/03/2017 06:20

I know twins called Otis and Henry, which I love.

NapQueen · 07/03/2017 06:13

Neither. Otis is a brilliant name. I think it needs a short sibling name to go with it.

Otis and Rex
Otis and Ted
Otis and Sid

HollyBollyBooBoo · 07/03/2017 06:00

Both truly awful and make me think the parents are trying hard to be cool and different. Please rethink!

ScarlettFreestone · 07/03/2017 05:41

I prefer Atticus but think it's quite hard to say with Otis.

KoalaDownUnder · 07/03/2017 05:08

Atticus is the name everyone goes for when they thinking they're choosing something unique. I can't stand it.

Ditto!!!

Cassius at a pinch. Not a fan, as 'Cash' sounds like an American footballer.

SuperBeagle · 07/03/2017 05:03

Cassius will get pronounced at least two different ways depending on the person: cass-ee-us or cash-us.

Atticus is the name everyone goes for when they thinking they're choosing something unique. I can't stand it.

Buntysoven · 07/03/2017 00:41

Much prefer Cassius

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