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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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ems137 · 07/08/2017 09:29

It sounds a bit pretentious to me I'm afraid but it all depends on what's "normal" in your area I suppose.

Where we live there's mostly a good selection of names from the top 100 and then a few traditional ethnic names too. Caspian would definitely stand out as an odd choice here.

17caterpillars1mouse · 07/08/2017 09:29

It's really nice. I like slightly more unusual names and it's not unheard of, plus Casper is becoming more popular and it's a similar sound. I don't find it pretentious. Cassius would be.

If you both love it then go for it. If it helps I picture a very calm and kind boy named Caspian

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:28

Caspian also goes better with our girls' names, which are both of French origin (the names, not the girls), although I'm not convinced that matters.

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Enidblyton1 · 07/08/2017 09:27

I much prefer the sound of Cassian/Cassius. Not a fan of the P in Casper and Caspian. No rational reason for this - just personal preference!

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:26

SuperBeagle I slightly worry that I do, too. But DP prefers Caspian and won't consider it. Hmm...

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:25

Thanks! We like Cas, too.

I like Cassian/Cassius (and Casper), too, although Caspian is the one we keep coming back to, and the name we can agree on out of the 'Cas' names!

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SuperBeagle · 07/08/2017 09:24

Way, way, way prefer Caspar.

MiniMaxi · 07/08/2017 09:21

I like it - makes me think of the Caspian Sea!

You could also consider Cassian or Cassius or course

I like Cas as a nickname too

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:18

I also think it's basically Caspar/Casper and Sebastian combined, and they're all fairly popular names...

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ladybirdsaredotty · 07/08/2017 09:16

Thank you. See, that's one of the reasons I love it, too!

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DandelionAndBedrock · 07/08/2017 09:12

I love it.

It makes me think of the Narnia books, but in a nice way.