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Loki

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taichii · 24/09/2018 21:04

Opinions on the name?
What gender would you associate it with?

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Willow2017 · 25/09/2018 21:41

How does Loki sound like a nn for Lachlan? They are pronounced totally differently!

I do like the name but tbh i wouldnt use it. I like Tom Hiddlestons portrayal of Loki in the films and i like Gerard Butler in Gods of Egypt but i wouldnt call a child Set either.

If you are going to chose a 'god' name chose one who isnt an evil psychopath 😀

madeoficecream · 25/09/2018 21:04

No. Its male but its too famous for the marvel films... especially seeing as those films are aimed at kids any child with that name is not going to have a good time in school!

What about the name Malachai for a boy? Means sort of the same thing (mischievous spirit) but would be more subtle as its not associated with a huge childrens movie franchise!!

toomanypillows · 25/09/2018 21:01

@darkblu seriously. Surname is the same as a large round citrus fruit beginning with O. He is googleable actually because he keeps going "missing" and it always reported in the local newspaper.

Lucifer is on FB but he's spelt it as in Lu Ci Fee because FB wouldn't accept it 😂😂

darkblu · 25/09/2018 20:56

@toomanypillows seriously!!? They have sons called Loki and Lucifer! Now I've heard it all. How old are they? I wonder if they named lucifer after the tv series not really understanding further than that...?

DaniC18 · 25/09/2018 19:27

Definitely a boy's name. I must admit i think it suits a pet more than a child but if you like it then why not?x

KiplingAngelCake · 25/09/2018 16:49

Boy and I really don't like it sorry

BluthsFrozenBananas · 25/09/2018 16:23

If you want a kind of Loki association without actually using the name you could use Raven. If you just like the sound of the name or just know it from Marvel don’t use it, Loki is not a nice or fun god.

jadedgranger · 25/09/2018 16:10

Ive never heard it before, no idea what Nors is, but I thought it sounded like an unusual but attractive boys name!

NordicNobody · 25/09/2018 15:41

I used to teach a Loki. He was wild! It acutually really suited him and he certainly never got bullied for it. I wouldn't use it myself, but realistically most kids will associate it with the marvel character (who's pretty popular and dishy) rather than the original from Norse mythology (who is seriously messed up and evil). I don't think he'd have trouble over it during his school years. I can't see it working well on an adult though so would look for something you can use it as a nn with. Otherwise I don't actually dislike it.

FishCanFly · 25/09/2018 11:04

please don't

KnotsInMay · 25/09/2018 05:01

The original Loki is sinister, creepy, disturbing and malevolent. The stuff of nightmares. Not mischievous. So no.

Rebecca36 · 25/09/2018 03:16

Dreadful name.

fieryginger · 25/09/2018 02:50

Arghhh if you want your son to hate you and be teased for life. Please don't.

Eeyoreismyspiritanimal · 25/09/2018 02:31

@Trialsmum I know of a young girl called Isis too. Her brother is called Wolf.

Aintnothingbutaheartache · 25/09/2018 02:28

It’s totally shocking that you would even consider giving a child such a stupid name. Fgs take a bloody step back. It abuse!

Lokisglowstickofdestiny · 25/09/2018 02:24

No, he's been sanitised by Marvel, evil prick in Norse mythology and not Thor's brother. It's a pets name.

FrancisCrawford · 25/09/2018 02:20

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toomanypillows · 24/09/2018 23:10

There is a Loki who lives near me. He's 12. He is not a model of good behaviour.
Neither is his brother: Lucifer.
This is not a joke

LottieIsMyName · 24/09/2018 23:08

Never heard of the name. Is if pronounced Lock-ee or Low-kee? Or am I really stupid? I think it looks nice written down anyway

Itchytights · 24/09/2018 23:06

Utterly hideous

elQuintoConyo · 24/09/2018 23:04

I'd presume their parents were, um, lacking in braincells.I mean come the fuck on!

Heaviestdirtyestsoul · 24/09/2018 23:02

Daughters hamster is called loki, mischievous little sod.

VeryBerrySeptember · 24/09/2018 23:00

Baldur was better.

Branleuse · 24/09/2018 22:56

I love it

ScrambledSmegs · 24/09/2018 22:55

Thanks to the Thor and Avengers films, a lot of people now think Loki is a bit of a dick. Fun name for a pet, not so great for a child.

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