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Maxen / Macsen

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Sportbilly · 23/04/2019 20:32

My partner and I were coming round to the idea of Maximus but thought a little too strong for our taste.

Anybody have any thoughts on Maxen or Macsen please?

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FrancisCrawford · 25/04/2019 08:25

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MercyBodle · 25/04/2019 08:20

Just to add, I think the Macsen spelling is better, though I like both. This thread shows you'll get people who'll think it's odd though - as long as you're prepared for that.

MercyBodle · 25/04/2019 08:19

I think it's a great name. I don't live in the UK and I'm familiar with it. I think these are my favourite Max names.

PlatypusLeague · 24/04/2019 22:29

So much cultural ignorance on this thread!

Or just honest mistakes? No-one knows all the names from everywhere.

TwllBach · 24/04/2019 18:26

I love Macsen but then I’m in Wales...

leghairdontcare · 24/04/2019 18:22

It's in the first line of yma o hyd 'Dwyt ti'm cofio Macsen'? cos of the history listed above.

Going to have this in my head all night now.

Mascen is a great name if you're Welsh - probably wouldn't do it otherwise.

Maxim makes me think of Rebecca (the novel) but that's probably just me.

percheron67 · 24/04/2019 18:13

Max is great. The other two are really odd.

Hitheresunrays · 24/04/2019 18:12

How about Maxwell? Or just Max? I prefer that to Maxen

dreichuplands · 24/04/2019 18:03

I was culturally ignorant about these names OP and very first thought was honestly that they might be made up names.
If you are in Wales this won't be an issue. It might get more annoying elsewhere but if you like them then go for them.

SemperIdem · 24/04/2019 17:49

So much cultural ignorance on this thread!

It’s a lovely name op, I would definitely spell it the traditional Welsh way though - Macsen.

ReginaPhalange89 · 24/04/2019 17:46

A friend of mine has just had a little Macsen ! Id never heard of it before , but like it. He'll be called Mac mostly.

Wandastartup · 24/04/2019 17:30

I know a dog called Macsen I really like it

MarvinMarvinson · 24/04/2019 17:29

Love it. Its a great, strong name. And a good way of working out who to avoid if you encounter sneery types who attempt to tell you its a 'made up' or 'wrong' spelling.

It's in the first line of yma o hyd 'Dwyt ti'm cofio Macsen'? cos of the history listed above.

TaurielTest · 24/04/2019 17:23

Macsen is lovely especially if you have any Welsh connections.
It reminds me of Macsen Wledig (in the Mabinogion): www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/society/myths_mabinogion_macsen_wledig.shtml

Happyhusband · 24/04/2019 17:21

Jeez you English can be so judgemental of it isn't Kaedyn or Poppi or whatever. Macsen Wledig is how the last major Roman pretender to the Empire is remembered in Welsh legends if I recall correctly.

NancyJoan · 24/04/2019 17:16

I’m in Wales, and know a couple. Max is nicer, imo.

Yellowcar2 · 24/04/2019 17:15

I'm a teacher in London and have a Macsen in my class. I think it's a lovely name and in my 10years teaching he is the only one I've come across.

Icklepup · 24/04/2019 17:12

Maxim is better

ReginaGeorgeous · 24/04/2019 12:07

I'd not heard of it before. I don't like it, sorry. I wouldn't use it if you're not living in Wales.

PlatypusLeague · 23/04/2019 22:49

Maxwell?

nespressowoo · 23/04/2019 22:25

Macsen is a real name! It's Welsh. Friend has a DS called Macsen, Macs for short

KimberWozRobbed · 23/04/2019 22:11

Macsen is lovely.

stellarfox · 23/04/2019 22:05

Macsen is a legitimate Welsh name so not sure what some people are talking about! I love Macsen. It’s lovely with the nickname Mac too!

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DramaAlpaca · 23/04/2019 21:36

As others have said, it's a Welsh name. I'm not keen, sorry.