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Is it to comic book?

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runningonemptyfulloflove · 26/07/2020 07:58

Odin?

I'm looking for a four letter name that's masculine and not too common. DD's name is Iris, which is the goddess of rainbows in Greek, thought Odin might be nice to go with. But worried people will automatically think it's too comic bookish. I did like Otis but a close friend just named her dog that.

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ButterflyOfFreedom · 26/07/2020 08:45

Not a massive fan of Odin but wouldn't have made the comic book connection.

Otis is cool!

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pleasecaffeinateme · 26/07/2020 08:41

I wouldn't think of comic books and I love Marvel. Loki is more well known so people are more likely to associate that with comics. What about Ezra?

Mybobowler · 26/07/2020 08:40

Oh hang on, if your daughter is Iris, Idris will be a big no-no 😅

Mybobowler · 26/07/2020 08:35

If you like Otis, go with that! Your child is definitely going to outlast your friend's dog. Otherwise, what about Idris?

daisypond · 26/07/2020 08:33

Odin is way too much. You want to call your child after a god of war and death?

lurch3r · 26/07/2020 08:30

Loki?

OrangeGinLemonFanta · 26/07/2020 08:21

I've never heard of the far right group.

The name has been in mythology for a very long time before Odin appeared in comics, and he's only got a small part in the Marvel films. Its not to my taste really but I wouldn't let the comics put you off.

I can say this confidently because I'm wearing Marvel pjs Smile

FairNotFair · 26/07/2020 08:18

Unfortunately I'd associate it more with the far right movement (Soldiers of Odin)!

MovingtoCardiff · 26/07/2020 08:00

I don't particularly like the name, but I wouldn't associate it with a comic book at all so I wouldn't let that stop you using it.

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