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Kevin?

153 replies

BabyKevin · 15/03/2021 09:25

I’ve name changes as this might be outing. DP really wants to name our little boy Kevin after his grandad who passed a month ago. I know the name isn’t well liked on here but it means a lot to DP and his grandad was a lovely man to be named after. The more I think about it the more I actually like it, I think it sounds nice. He was considering Kevin as a middle name but as I say the more I think about it the more I like it for a first name I also am thinking a nickname could be Vin/Vinny if he doesn’t like his name as he gets older. I was just wondering what everyone thinks and whether we should go for it or not?

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NameChangedForThisFeb21 · 15/03/2021 09:29

I think it’s fine. Very “Home Alone”. I’m sure it will see a resurgence in a few years, you’re just ahead of the trend. Better Kevin than “Bear”, “Loki” or, as I saw on a recent thread “Atlas”.

MindGrapes · 15/03/2021 09:28

If you both like it, then go for it. There are famous Kevins like Bacon, Costner, Spacey....

However, you can't escape the fact that most adults of a particular age will immediately think of Kevin and Perry...

GammyLeg · 15/03/2021 09:27

I am fond of Kevin. Why not?!