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Caspian

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:12

What do you think? I posted a thread a while ago where it was included in our longlist of 10 names. It's now on a shortlist of about 5 (the others are less out-there). I can't decide if it's a bit TOO pretentious. It may well be a middle name if we don't go for it as a first name.

I've searched but other threads about it are pretty old.

I know kids called Orlando, Arabella, Hermione etc and live in an area not known for its pretentiousness. Can't decide if we'll regret it if we DON'T call him this (both love it), but obviously I really don't want to saddle him with a name he hates.

Thanks for any comments (don't save my feelings, I'd rather know now!).

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ladybirdsaredotty · 08/08/2017 13:43

Thanks all!

queen ha, no worries!

cantthink Grin luckily we're nowhere near Brum!

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ColossalKalamari · 08/08/2017 07:02

I love Caspian, you should go for it

grufallosfriend · 08/08/2017 07:00

Caspian is great!

Sophronia · 07/08/2017 23:33

I like it!

Caprianna · 07/08/2017 21:57

I have a Caspar. I love Caspian!

joolspoon · 07/08/2017 21:52

Love it! I know a 1 year old Caspian , great name!

cantthinkofanythingwitty · 07/08/2017 21:24

It's a pizza chain around Birmingham....

queenofthedump · 07/08/2017 21:06

Just added this one to my list! I love it! Thanks OP! Grin

ClandestineAdulation · 07/08/2017 21:00

I also prefer Cassius but Caspian is lovely, very regal. Smile

I do always wonder what a name might be shortened to by friends and family - Cas, maybe, or Casp, in this case?

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 20:55

See, this is my issue with it. It's definitely a marmite name! Thanks all, this is really helpful.

User I love your son's name Smile

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kiwiblue · 07/08/2017 17:05

I think it's a bit OTT but ok. However I have a friend who called her child this and all her friends call him Casper by accident - no one can seem to remember it's Caspian!

Amatree · 07/08/2017 17:00

Awful, sorry. Totally pretentious.

LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 07/08/2017 16:55

I just LOVE it. DH won't have it, but he's not very good at names!

MrsJoyOdell · 07/08/2017 16:52

I adore Caspian! Also quite fond of Corin. I love all the Narnian names actually.

user1471547428 · 07/08/2017 16:47

It was on my list along with Cassian. Went for Raphael in the end but I still really like it.

tararabumdeay · 07/08/2017 14:47

I love it - so do you and your current partner.

Maybe he will be encouraged to read the best bits of children's literature because of his name.

I'm a teacher and have met one Caspian before. He was the most lovely young man.

Posh people can afford different names. I thought I'd got two different names for my two DS but they're common names now.

I wanted to call my first Zebadia Blue.

I haven't had to teach a Jayden yet.

megletthesecond · 07/08/2017 14:34

I prefer Caspar tbh.

YouLookTiredDaddyPig · 07/08/2017 14:32

I really like it and all the other Cas names mentioned above.

Jooni · 07/08/2017 14:15

I think it's a bit OTT personally, but it's an OK name. I love Caspar.

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 12:11

Thank you for the replies! Smile

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MammieBear · 07/08/2017 09:51

Stick with it if you both love it I'm sure he will too when you read him the stories.

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:41

Thank you all, it's really helpful to get your comments.

17caterpillars that's a nice depiction! Although I guess the reality may be different Grin

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HairyMcFairy16 · 07/08/2017 09:34

I prefer Cassius but Caspian is fine. No one would bat an eye around here.

Frid · 07/08/2017 09:29

Love Caspian because of the Narnia books