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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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Veterinari · 23/04/2019 21:35

Macsen is a classic Welsh name. Clearly lots of ignorant and judgemental posters on this thread Hmm

I know a couple. Like it

justforthis7 · 23/04/2019 21:19

Why not just Max on its own?

OddBoots · 23/04/2019 20:58

I know a baby Macsen, it was new to me when he was born but I like it now.

Bumblebeesmum · 23/04/2019 20:57

Hate it sorry

MikeUniformMike · 23/04/2019 20:51

Maxen is a bit odd. Macsen is a Welsh name - I wouldn't use it if you are not welsh.
Maximus is a bit gluteus.
Maxim is nice.

WeTookVows · 23/04/2019 20:40

I like it but it is very Welsh. I would go for the Welsh spelling with the "cs" (like Wrecsam) if you do go for it.

If you don't have Welsh roots at all then Max is fine.

Whynotnowbaby · 23/04/2019 20:37

It’s a Welsh name and lovely in my opinion. Be aware you may get some of the reactions you’ve had here though if you don’t live in Wales!

Calixtine · 23/04/2019 20:36

I prefer Macsen. It’s a Welsh name.

I much prefer Maxim/Maxime though.

Changemynamexchangemyname · 23/04/2019 20:36

I’ve never heard it before, either spelling. But I’m afraid it leaves me a bit cold (ditto Maxim - not sure that’s a name either!)

What’s wrong with Max?

BWatchWatcher · 23/04/2019 20:36

Ooo it’s Welsh! Interesting

PinaColadaPlease · 23/04/2019 20:36

Awful, sorry.

Zoobedoo · 23/04/2019 20:35

Not keen, but the spelling Maxen is much better.

Aragog · 23/04/2019 20:35

Online searches suggest its a welsh name, possibly a welsh variant of Maximus.

Are you Welsh or have Welsh roots?

Lemoneeza · 23/04/2019 20:35

Are you high?

dementedpixie · 23/04/2019 20:34

Did you make it up?

Newtimer · 23/04/2019 20:34

Maxim? I’ve known a couple of littles Maxim’s and thought it cute but will also do well for an adult.

BWatchWatcher · 23/04/2019 20:34

I’m not sure that is a real name. Are you sure you didn’t mean Maxim?

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