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Basil (serious)

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laseo · 27/09/2018 20:57

Does ANYONE like the name Basil for a boy?Blush

Or is there a reason all I get is negative opinions????😂

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PinkFlamingo888 · 28/09/2018 21:13

The further into this thread I got the more I started to like it! I think it would be really cute on a little toddler but I can’t imagine a 9 year old thanking you for it!

Rebellia · 28/09/2018 15:17

Top 3 Basils:

  1. Basil Fawlty of Fawlty Towers
  2. Basil the Rat, also of Fawlty Towers
  3. Basil Brush

Not exactly positive connotations.

Sleephead1 · 28/09/2018 14:36

I like it and if you like it go for it

Cosmoa · 28/09/2018 14:22

Mmmm I want some pesto now..

daisypond · 28/09/2018 11:30

I like it a lot. It's common in some countries - in Russia it's Vasili/Vasily, so almost a stereotypically common and normal name.

Haireverywhere · 28/09/2018 10:30

It's common in Greece. Less popular here. I like it.

Hersetta427 · 28/09/2018 10:27

No, No No....just no.

AgentCooper · 28/09/2018 10:03

Yes! I know a Basil who's Scots-Italian (Italian surname) and I think it's an awesome name!

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 28/09/2018 10:01

There's one in the Jilly Cooper books too, although he's generally called Bas.

Polkasq · 28/09/2018 09:58

I think it's a great name, for a nature-related boys name. Brush and Fawlty were very funny comedy from decades ago and don't put me off at all.

Speakupspeakout · 28/09/2018 08:45

I like Basil. I think it's up there with the Stanleys and the Bills.

BikeRunSki · 28/09/2018 08:44

Basiiiiil!!!!

Almondio · 28/09/2018 08:43

I met a girl called Basil in the US, her name is pronounced 'Bay-sil' though.

Rapnoceros · 28/09/2018 08:41

Basil is the name of my cat. I quite like it though.

moredoll · 28/09/2018 04:02

It's a bit daft.

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 28/09/2018 00:05

I think of Brambly Hedge! I quite like it though. But maybe not if he has a sister called Rosemary...

Shadow1234 · 28/09/2018 00:00

Not for me im afraid.
Faulty Towers and Basil Brush immediately spring to mind!

Sunflower321 · 27/09/2018 22:45

There were 13 little Basils born last year, so some parents love it.

trumptrump · 27/09/2018 22:41

It would be nice on a cat or as a middle name Smile

ClashCityRocker · 27/09/2018 21:45

The only basil I know is referred to as 'boom boom'.

But that might be too old a reference for today's kids? Although he's only earlier twenties.

NightOwlHoney · 27/09/2018 21:36

I love it.

sunshineandshowers21 · 27/09/2018 21:30

i (surprisingly!) actually love it!

CAAKE · 27/09/2018 21:29
  1. Basil Brush
  2. Basil Fawlty
HMC2000 · 27/09/2018 21:22

I know a Basil - he's 8, and it's fine. Lovely kid, and the name works, tbh. I reckon it's on the way back.

delphguelph · 27/09/2018 21:19

Brush
Fawlty

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