Does my son have an awful name?

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tabithamay · 15/11/2018 07:53

I’ve done a similar thread on Nameberry but wanted other people’s opinions. I have a 17-year-old DS who’s started his second year at college, and we chose Ernest Leopold as a first and middle, after my DH’s great-grandfather. Recently, he’s become very aware of it as people are telling him how ugly/old-fashioned/frumpy/strange it is. What do you think?

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Atalune · 15/11/2018 07:58

What does he go by?

I love your names. They could be deceived as perhaps a little stuffy.

However if you attend a naice comp in a leafy suburb or a public school the name might fit in more. If your in a more mixed town then the name might stand out.

Kid will latch onto anything to tease though! I wouldn’t give it much headspace.

Nutkins24 · 15/11/2018 07:58

I think it’s great, but I’d probably shorten it to Ern or even Leo for daily use, both of which are nice (and fairly popular names?). Surely he dioesnt introduce himself as Ernest Leopold to everyone?

Penisbeakerismyfavethread · 15/11/2018 07:55

It’s old fashioned but that’s okay? Could he use Leo as a modern shortening if he likes it?

Stringofpearls · 15/11/2018 07:55

I really like it.

ItsLikeRainOnYourWeddingDay · 15/11/2018 07:54

I like it. Kids can be total dicks though and single anyone out for having a more unusual name. In a few years time he won't even remember their comments.

Caselgarcia · 15/11/2018 07:54

I like it, it's a classic name that means something to you.

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