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Sullivan Xavier Anderson- Too much??

64 replies

EmmaRay · 21/07/2020 13:16

Me and my DH can’t seem to agree on names with us both wanting what seems like the opposite of each other but we have finally agreed on a name!
Sullivan - can be shortened to Sully if I can convince my DH
Xaver - My DH’s favourite name
Anderson - My DH’s Surname
Is it a bit too much though??

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HarrietM87 · 22/07/2020 14:00

Sullivan is an Irish surname. It’s not a first name and I personally can’t stand the trend of English people (I’m assuming you’re English or at least not Irish as no Irish person would do this) picking random Irish surnames for their kids.

I’ve seen so many threads with people suggesting Quinn, Murphy, Kennedy etc as first names. I think it’s a weird trend that’s leaked over from America.

Also don’t think it goes with your surname as both end in “un”.

cosycatsocks · 21/07/2020 19:01

Not keen on sullivan with your surname and sully means to dirty or despoil. So not the best connotations

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 21/07/2020 17:52

Sullivan Anderson doesn't really flow imo....

YoureAllABunchOfBastards · 21/07/2020 17:48

That's a lot of syllables...

bodgeitandscarper · 21/07/2020 14:17

Too many 'n's in Sullivan Anderson for me, it does make it sound clunky. I really dislike Sully, reminds me of sulky. All being said its your child so name him what you like 😉

Intastellaburst · 21/07/2020 14:03

I’d assume you were an X-files fan - Sully Anderson makes me think of Scully (Gillian Anderson). But that could be because I watched it recently!

solidaritea · 21/07/2020 13:49

Xavier is nice. You'd need to decide on a pronunciation as different cultures pronounce it very differently.

Sullivan Anderson isn't my cup of tea and I do agree with others that they sound very similar and slightly like two surnames (or maybe a legal firm).

userabcname · 21/07/2020 13:48

I like it! I love the name Xavier (was vetoed by my dh) and Sullivan is a great name.

Strokethefurrywall · 21/07/2020 13:46

Love it but I'm biased because my 6 year old is Sullivan and he prefers Sully or Van.

He has 2 middle names (after his grandfathers), but our surname is a 2 syllable Scottish surname. Nobody ever confuses it with a double barreled surname though.

If you introduce him as Sullivan then everyone will know that's his first name.

Sullivan Anderson is not a mouthful!

GetTheSprinkles · 21/07/2020 13:44

Too much for me, sorry OP.
I also see Sullivan as a surname.

Tallace · 21/07/2020 13:33

It does sound like 2 surnames, they are quite similar sounding names. Not keen on Sully.

BilbyBlue · 21/07/2020 13:27

When he gives his name as Sullivan Anderson he will likely then be asked for his first name. It sounds like a double barrelled surname.

rottiemum88 · 21/07/2020 13:23

Also, Xavier pronounced the original way, ie hav-ee-ay?

rottiemum88 · 21/07/2020 13:21

Bearing in mind that most people will never use his middle name, I think Sullivan Anderson is a bit clunky to say

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