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Julian - What do you think?

62 replies

EmmyInTheSticks · 04/06/2017 11:09

I have a sudden love of this name and feel quite inspired to use it.

I think it ticks lots of boxes - nice nick name with Jules, not too popular, not unheard of, easy to pronounce and has a nice musicality to it.

Downsides - is it perceived as a bit pompous?

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WildCherryBlossom · 04/06/2017 13:05

I love it. It was in my top 5. It's handsome and classic but currently massively underused. Perfect!

muntcunch · 04/06/2017 12:58

Makes me think of postman pats so gooder son

NennyNooNoo · 04/06/2017 12:56

We considered Julian for DS2 but didn't use it in the end. Someone commented it sounded like a head boy's name!
Glad we didn't as it wouldn't suit DS2 at all.

Bananalanacake · 04/06/2017 12:55

Can also be a girls name, I had a teamleader whose daughter was Julian.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 04/06/2017 12:51

Love it Smile

I've only ever known one and he was lovely.

SquedgieBeckenheim · 04/06/2017 12:49

I don't like it. Not my style.

CaptainCatFace · 04/06/2017 12:47

It's a bit Tarquin for me

Montsti · 04/06/2017 12:22

Sorry but I really don't like this name at all..obviously I'm in the minority though as I've met quite a few little Julians recently.

If you love it, go for it!

Snap8TheCat · 04/06/2017 12:00

I just think of Julian Clary.

It's not the sort of name I like.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 04/06/2017 11:58

Julius is also worth considering.

HelenaJustina · 04/06/2017 11:23

I like it!

WegmansCookies · 04/06/2017 11:20

I like it! Very nice for all the reasons you mentioned.

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