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Maximus?

37 replies

Hoptastic53 · 16/04/2017 23:40

Is it too much? Would you stick with just Max?

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NameChange30 · 17/04/2017 07:12

I don't like Maximus - much prefer Maxim.

Sophronia · 17/04/2017 07:07

I like Maximilian, Maxim, Maxen or just Max

SuperBeagle · 17/04/2017 05:58

Gluteus Maximus.

I prefer just Max, or Maxwell if you want something more formal.

ChipIn · 17/04/2017 02:35

Hearing Maximus makes me want to say 'gluteus' first. Nobody wants to be ass. I'd go with Maximilian or just Max.

mum2be2boys · 17/04/2017 02:28

Another vote for Max.

Usually I prefer 'full' names on bc (personal preference) but the name Max is one exception.

60percentofthetime · 17/04/2017 02:21

Bridgetreilly Grin

Yes, unless you love spontaneous Gladiator quotes being thrown at you (and your son), stick with Max

MadameDePomPom · 17/04/2017 02:14

In some cases the shortening is a better option than the 'formal version'. Max is one of those cases. I can't imagine a scenario where a Max wound feel his life would be enhanced by being called (the ridiculous and pompous sounding) Maximillian. Maximus too is a bit silly, unless you see his future in the gladiatorial business.

lazycrazyhazy · 17/04/2017 01:50

I disagree, I'd always give a child the formal version of a name to give them the choice. Though I prefer Maximillian.

MitzyLeFrouf · 17/04/2017 00:16

Just go with Max. Maximus is a bit OTT. And Maximillian is a lounge lizard name.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/04/2017 00:14

No I don't like it sorry. Max is much nicer

bridgetreilly · 17/04/2017 00:09

Unless you're going with Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius, I'd just stick with Max.

user1482079332 · 16/04/2017 23:45

I love maximus and maximillion seems a shame not to go for the whole name