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toadstool32 · 07/11/2021 20:54

Really really not a fan. But axel is slightly better than the stupid spelling Axzel that I know someone's used.

Fleur405 · 07/11/2021 20:50

I quite like it. A lot of people seem to think it’s not a proper name but I believe it’s a pretty common Scandinavian name. I know someone who named their little boy Axel a few years ago and I honestly don’t think there’s anything wrong with it at all. It’s unusual but not weird (and I hate made up names or surnames as names!)

Luredbyapomegranate · 07/11/2021 20:45

Noooo. That is not kind.

AndrewPeacock · 07/11/2021 20:29

Love it...may be biased

Did get a few comments when we announced the name but then there's plenty of names I've heard and raised eyebrows at. Not a Guns n Roses fan but did watch a lot of Vikings whilst pregnant.

MeridasMum · 07/11/2021 19:38

I love it. Go for it!

Lokdok · 07/11/2021 19:29

Are you Scandinavian? If not, please don’t.

MissCruellaDeVil · 07/11/2021 19:16

No, awful.

Etinoxaurus · 07/11/2021 19:14

The get a grip comment was a joke it think- axel grip.
Similar:
Otto
Sasha nn for Alexander so connected.

Bonnealle · 07/11/2021 19:12

I’m under 40, but I quite like GNR! I know lots of Axels, I think it’s a pretty popular name now. I didn’t realise it was European, only because I’ve heard mostly Americans called this name.

furbabymama87 · 07/11/2021 19:11

I agree it sounds harsh. I don't like it at all sorry.

Kollamoolitumarellipawkyrollo · 07/11/2021 19:10

It’s harsh sounding and I can’t think of many names I’d pick it over.

WonderfulYou · 07/11/2021 19:08

I love it!

I know a couple of students named Axel and they’re all lovely but they’re often judged by some teaching staff before they’ve met them.
However these are teens so if you’re planning to name a baby Axel there will be a lot less older and judgemental teachers around by the time he goes to school.

Tal45 · 07/11/2021 18:59

I thought Axl Rose but I'm over 40. I think it's ok.

NoJuliana · 07/11/2021 18:58

Great name! Especially if you pronounce the Swedish way with the ‘e’ sound as in ‘bed’ rather than with the ’uh’ sound.

BadgeronaMoped · 07/11/2021 18:55

I would think you may be a Streets of Rage fan, I loved Streets of Rage II. It's fairly innocuous as a name, DH watches a dreary programme on Sky and one of the main characters is called Axel, nn Ax. Honestly, if you like it then that's all that matters.

Bellyups · 07/11/2021 18:50

It’s horrific

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sageandbasil · 07/11/2021 18:49

Thanks for the feedback. Very much a marmite name!! I didn't like it when I first heard it but it's really grown on me. I'm gunna keep it on the list

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NoWordForFluffy · 07/11/2021 18:37

@RockallMalinHebrides

I hear Axel and think Axl Rose - It's not his real name but an anagram of oral sex.

I came here to say this!

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 07/11/2021 18:34

I think it's fine. I know a couple of Scandinavian Axels so it doesn't sound odd to me.

edgeware · 07/11/2021 18:32

It is a scandinavian/northern european name. Many adult men in those parts are called axel. Also the gruffalo illustrator. Some the mumsnetters on here are showing their xenophobia and stupidity, but what else is new eh.

RockallMalinHebrides · 07/11/2021 18:26

@wavingwhilstdrowning

It's a Hebrew name, I know a few Axels. Popular in Scandinavian and America - I know a Rastafarian Axel and a Jewish Axel. MN hates so many names but referencing Axel Rose in 2021 is absolutely hilarious.

You may think it hilarious but I can guarantee I won't be the only person thinking it.

wavingwhilstdrowning · 07/11/2021 18:20

It's a Hebrew name, I know a few Axels. Popular in Scandinavian and America - I know a Rastafarian Axel and a Jewish Axel. MN hates so many names but referencing Axel Rose in 2021 is absolutely hilarious.

RockallMalinHebrides · 07/11/2021 18:18

I hear Axel and think Axl Rose - It's not his real name but an anagram of oral sex.

StiggyZardust · 07/11/2021 18:14

My DS (19) has been at school with 2 Axel's over the years.
I really like it.

AhNowTed · 07/11/2021 18:06

Cool 😎