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Linus?

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Rapnoceros · 28/09/2018 09:49

What do you think of Linus for a boy?

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TamiTayorismyparentingguru · 29/09/2018 08:45

(Having said that - it means flaxen/golden haired and as my DS is as dark as can be it might not have been the best choice in terms of meaning!)

TamiTayorismyparentingguru · 29/09/2018 08:44

I love it! It was my first choice for DS but DH vetoed it. He said the Peanuts connection was too much for him (and he thought for everyone else). I grew up on Snoopy too, but it never bothered me. I actually liked it more for the Biblical character. (A contemporary of Paul who remained faithful to the faith, and to Paul even when he was imprisoned, when many others had deserted.)

It’s the only name we didn’t use that I still think would suit the child now. I love my DC’s names and when I see my girls now I can’t imagine them as anything else. With DS though - he totally suits his name and it is “him” but the one name we didn’t use that I still think would suit him equally is Linus.

moredoll · 29/09/2018 03:04

I like it, but the Peanuts character makes it maybe a bit difficult for an adult.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 28/09/2018 23:44

I love it - though wouldn't be brave enough to use it?!

And I don't see it as a 'strong' name, kind of 'wet' sounding!?

Still love it though!!!!

Catsandbootsandbootsandcats · 28/09/2018 21:02

It's a great name.

glivupa · 28/09/2018 21:00

Love it

notacooldad · 28/09/2018 17:38

Lovely name

AgentCooper · 28/09/2018 17:37

I love it! But I'm a huge Peanuts fan. I quite fancied it for DS but DH vetoed.

butterflymum · 28/09/2018 17:36

Think it sounds stronger as 'Lynus'.

ErrolTheDragon · 28/09/2018 17:33

Reminds me of Linux

But (as I'm sure you know) Linux is Linus Thorvalds 'unix' .

Reminds me of Linus Pauling. Yeah, and peanuts.

It's an ok name.

Eleanor90 · 28/09/2018 17:27

I like it

Ikabod · 28/09/2018 16:58

Sinus. I'm sorry.

speakfriendandenter · 28/09/2018 16:54

Isn't Linus Matt Damon's character in Ocean's Eleven?
It makes me think of a lion, proud and regal. It's unusual but not bad.

Sungura · 28/09/2018 16:52

I've always thought this name was so cute. I don't care about Snoopy. It's still a cute name.

Rebellia · 28/09/2018 16:42

Love it. I know a lovely Linus with a sister called Aurelia.

elizabetter · 28/09/2018 16:32

I love it!!

MadisonAvenue · 28/09/2018 11:37

I really like it, it brings to mind the little boy in Peanuts which to me isn’t a bad thing.

LIVIA999 · 28/09/2018 11:36

Ha! I knew what I meant.. I think although now I'm questioning myself

Poulnabron · 28/09/2018 11:33

I love it. The cartoon doesn't register as the main association for me at all.

LucyMorningStar · 28/09/2018 11:29

@LIVIA999 Linus reminds you of Linus? You don't say! Grin

LIVIA999 · 28/09/2018 11:27

Cute!
It reminds me of Linus but no kids would even know that link.

Icklepup · 28/09/2018 11:24

I like it

WildCherryBlossom · 28/09/2018 11:22

Rhymes with Sinus

LightDrizzle · 28/09/2018 11:21

Boy dragging a blanket here too!

Hogtini · 28/09/2018 11:20

Isn't it something to do with computer software?

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