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Valentine for a boy

56 replies

HolyMusicalBman · 03/03/2021 09:39

First off, no he wouldn't be born in February, more like July. I just want to see your opinions on the name. Maybe some nicknames you'd use for a little boy called Valentine. We're thinking Tino or Vali so far. Thanks.

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 05/03/2021 19:37

@Blueberries0112 - You might want to message @Ismellphantoms instead, they were the one with relatives named Valentine. While I'm obsessed with names so was aware it's a very old name (likely originally used by families naming boys after the Saint, but may have been bought into slightly more prominent use after it was used by Shakespeare for characters in two of his plays); I've only personally met a Valentin and heard of a Valentino.

Blueberries0112 · 05/03/2021 16:33

“@IamnotwhouthinkIam It's an English name used for hundreds of years. It's not foreign or exotic. My DH's family are William, Stephen, Charles and Valentine through many generations.“ I am interested knowing more about the history of this name. My gggrandfather’s father is a bit of a mystery man to where he is from (in America) and I think him naming his son’s valentine is giving me a clue

Marcipex · 05/03/2021 16:30

I wouldn’t want to be a boy called Valentine. Sorry but I think it has too many opportunities for teasing.
At least make it Valentin. Preferably as middle name.

Blueberries0112 · 05/03/2021 16:30

My great great grandfather name is Valentine (born in the early 1800’s ) and some of his grandkids too

It was weird seeing it but I actually like it

bebarkered · 05/03/2021 16:28

I absolutely LOVE IT!

Tal45 · 05/03/2021 16:26

Hate it :-( and it's shortened form Val. Vali just sounds like a drug takers nickname for valium. If you want Tino I'd go for Santino which is a much nicer name all round IMO

Mimilamore · 05/03/2021 16:16

Love it 😍

justanotherneighinparadise · 05/03/2021 16:12

I’d want a nickname that wasn’t Val. That would be the thing that probably put me off. DC2 has a four syllable name that I knew would get shortened by others, and it has. So I had to make sure I liked the shortened version too when I picked the name.

2Sangrias · 05/03/2021 16:09

I know a 40-something Valentine (rhyming with wine) who is Val.

I also know a teenage Valentine pronounced Valen-teen. I prefer this pronunciation. Nickname Vinnie.

VenusClapTrap · 05/03/2021 13:58

I love it, BUT I was at school with a girl whose surname was Valentine, and February was a nightmare for her every single year. I’m not sure I could put a child through that.

CoffeeRunner · 04/03/2021 19:51

I know of a little Valentine. Born last November so possibly a Valentines’ Day conception Grin.

I’m not keen TBH. Although I’d never heard the nn Tino before & I do think that’s quite nice.

Firebird83 · 04/03/2021 19:47

Lenny could work as a nickname

Misbeehived · 04/03/2021 19:22

I’d be one of those people I’ve never encountered in real life who insists on no nicknames!

gottakeeponmovin · 04/03/2021 19:20

Lovely

Misbeehived · 04/03/2021 19:19

Love it!

Wondermule · 04/03/2021 19:17

Think it’s the hormones talking OP, it’s very wet sounding! How about Victor?

RuthW · 04/03/2021 12:20

Not to my taste.

inmyslippers · 04/03/2021 09:03

I love it, wouldn't be brave enough myself though

Violetlavenders · 04/03/2021 08:58

Valentine is a great name.

RedToothBrush · 03/03/2021 21:38

I love Valentine as a name.

resm · 03/03/2021 21:11

I quite like it! I would go with Len or Lenny as the nickname. Val is a bit feminine-sounding to me for a little boy, just my opinion.

SmileyClare · 03/03/2021 20:28

Dawn O'Porter has a Valentine

Lots of people will hear his name and think it's Valentino Porter which is a bit confusing.

I agree with others, it's unusual and the sort of name celebrities use. I think it sounds rather flamboyant for your average British bloke and perhaps it bit tiresome to field questions about your name your whole life "were you born on Valentine's day?" would probably get a bit tiresome.

Twelve8Ts · 03/03/2021 20:27

Love it. My nephews middle name and my daughters middle name.

giantbottom · 03/03/2021 19:52

And Calvin Klein

giantbottom · 03/03/2021 19:50

I think:
•Valerie
•Cheap teddy bears, chocolates and cards, obligation to share "love", rejection, single people, rose petals on a bed photographed and shared on social media by "influencers"

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