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Thoughts on Sebastian? And nicknames?

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charcb · 29/03/2021 06:45

Hi ladies. We wanted something traditional and not too common so we like the sound of Sebastian. What's your thoughts? Only concern is what nickname would we use?

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charcb · 04/04/2021 07:08

Just realised there were so many more comments on this thread! Thanks for your comments. So glad most of you like the name!

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TatianaBis · 02/04/2021 15:13

Seb is fine, I don’t know what people are fussing about.

All the Sophies I know are called Soph, which is not a very nice nn but it doesn’t seem to put anyone off.

KirstenBlest · 02/04/2021 12:37

Dislike it.

Violetlavenders · 01/04/2021 11:40

To avoid the nickname problem you could choose a shorter name that's less likely to get shortened.

Violetlavenders · 01/04/2021 11:36

It's a shame about the lack of nice nicknames. Unless you always use Sebastian?

I agree that Solomon nickname Sol is a good alternative.

fruitpastille · 01/04/2021 11:32

I like Seb.
What about Solomon/Sol as an alternative?

Melabela10 · 01/04/2021 11:28

we like the name but didnt chose it as didnt like nicknames for it, hw would end up being called Seb or Bas

Frolicinameadow · 31/03/2021 21:31

@LittleGwyneth

I think Bash is adorable - the show was Reign to PP who was wondering!
Yes! This was the show!

I have a friend who’s Christian and he doesn’t go in for nicknames, never has, everyone calls him his name Christian. And it’s suits him, he’s not a Chris or any other variation.
My DD has a nickname that’s totally unrelated to her actual name, it’s just a sweet word that suits her and as friends have heard us use it they’ve picked it up. I don’t think picking a nickname really works. It will depend on the child.
For the record I love Sebastian, Bash and Seb would be my preferred nn in that order.

Violetlavenders · 29/03/2021 15:00

I think Bash is adorable

verb
1 strike hard and violently."they bashed him over the head with a blunt object"

Not sure that bash is adorable at all..!

Dundustin · 29/03/2021 14:30

I like it. Baz.

LittleGwyneth · 29/03/2021 14:25

I think Bash is adorable - the show was Reign to PP who was wondering!

mistermagpie · 29/03/2021 14:11

Our non-Sebastian alternatives were Reuben and Hamish by the way - just in case you were looking for inspiration!

mistermagpie · 29/03/2021 14:10

Our second DS was very nearly Sebastian but I just couldn't get on board with Seb. Every Sebastian (not many admittedly!) I have met has been called Seb.

You could end up with Bas but I think you'd need to force that a bit and well, it's not very nice either is it?

MargosKaftan · 29/03/2021 14:02

Sorry that wasn't clear! The Bas was introduced as Bas then later everyone was told his full name was Sebastian. If you introduce as Sebastian, you'll probably get Seb as a nickname.

MargosKaftan · 29/03/2021 14:01

I know two Sebastian's. Both early teens. One is Seb, the other is Bas. Bas was introduced as Bas at primary school then later they were told his name was Bas, I think if you want the nonstandard nickname, you have to push it.

(Similarly I know a woman whos DD is Elizabeth known as Beth, not Liz. When she was born, they announced their dd as Beth, then later told people it was actually Elizabeth)

QuentininQuarantino · 29/03/2021 13:37

Love it! And all it’s nicknames. It’s not a very popular name but it’s classic and cool and sweet all at once (IMO)

RosieRedPetal · 29/03/2021 13:33

Sebastian is a good name. For me a name needs to work at all ages. Cute for a child, cool for a teen and attractive sounding for an adult.

Sebastian has it all. It's a fabulous name. Smile

imp2007 · 29/03/2021 13:24

We have a Sebastian and love it - he is always Sebastian and never Seb by his own choice - he doesn't answer to Seb if anyone uses that. Only abbreviation is a slightly random Sebbles by my brother!

Violetlavenders · 29/03/2021 13:21

the nickname Sebby makes me cringe

I also don't like Seb or Sebby. It sounds so soft and reminds me of soap and oil, sebaceous.

It's a shame as the full name Sebastian sounds nice.

OloBo · 29/03/2021 13:16

Would’ve been top of my boy lists if it wasn’t terrible with our surname. Absolutely lovely.

Bouledeneige · 29/03/2021 13:09

I like the name and know a Seb.

However I also know a Basty and I don't like that at all.

IllNeverLetGoJack · 29/03/2021 12:14

I really like it. It was on our list for DS. I would probably use Seb. I'm not keen on Bastian or Basty, Bass etc.

Fifipop185 · 29/03/2021 11:35

@charcb I don't mind the name Sebastian, but the nickname Sebby makes me cringe - can't quite say why it just does. If you love the name OP go for it.

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 29/03/2021 10:04

Was just talking to my cousin about her 2nd son being named Sebastian , everyone bar one loved it .

Violetlavenders · 29/03/2021 10:03

How about a 2 syllable similar name that you wouldn't need to shorten eg
Felix
Marcus
Quentin
Tristan
Roman

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