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Any opinions of the name Austin?

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Buddyholly15 · 15/02/2022 17:01

It’s the only boys name DH and I both agree on at the moment but something is holding me back.

Just wondered what people’s opinions are of it as a first name. Or any alternatives that are similar? The middle name would be Michael.

Any thoughts?

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GeneLovesJezebel · 16/02/2022 07:42

@MyBottleOfRibena

Austin Powers for me
Me too.
pinkhousesarebest · 16/02/2022 07:40

I know a little girl Austin.

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Buddyholly15 · 16/02/2022 07:20

Thanks everyone! You have definitely given me some things to think about (and some laughs!) Smile

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Penvelopey · 16/02/2022 06:46

I like it but I always follow it with Texas in my head. But that's just me.

See also Mason

TyrannosaurusRights · 16/02/2022 06:43

I think it’s going to slowly rise in the charts. I know three little Austin’s.

MyAnacondaMight · 15/02/2022 22:56

Lovely.

DramaAlpaca · 15/02/2022 22:55

I really like it.

BarryTheChopper · 15/02/2022 22:53

I like it, I know a teenage Austin who is great, and very cool and popular.

Cindie943811A · 15/02/2022 22:29

I prefer Austen.
That way it is different from the car.
If you both like it that’s a big plus and it’s a good strong name .

ColonelPine · 15/02/2022 22:28

I like it. Sounds quite staid to me, solid and dependable.

Classica · 15/02/2022 22:12

To me it's an Irish grandad type name. I know a few octogenarian Austins.

bloominglovelyorange · 15/02/2022 22:02

Love the name Austin - one of my favourites

fucketyfuckwit · 15/02/2022 21:47

Nicer spelt Austen

Pemba · 15/02/2022 19:11

It's OK, kind of dull though. A grey kind of name. I think of cars etc.

As pps said, Michael is much nicer.

OrangeAndYellowAndBlue · 15/02/2022 18:54

I know two recent babies called Austin, funnily enough. It's nice enough, suits them both I think.

scottishnames · 15/02/2022 18:30

Augustine much nicer IMHO.
Austin is not American in origin. It's been used since the Middle Ages in Europe as short form of Augustine. (So has 'Austen', 'Austyn' etc).

Louisianagumbo · 15/02/2022 18:21

I didn't used to like it but my friend's new husband is called Austin and he's the loveliest guy (with the patience of a saint! Lol.) So I'm a convert. It's got good vibes.

Beninthesortingoffice · 15/02/2022 18:19

Love it. It's short for Augustine which I also love

MarshmallowSwede · 15/02/2022 18:17

I would assume it’s an American boy.

ThePennyJustDropped · 15/02/2022 18:13

I really like Austin. Says everything and nothing I.e would take the owner anywhere in life and enable him to fit in.

Goes really nicely before Michael too which is a very solid name to my ears.

Chewbecca · 15/02/2022 18:10

There was a really dishy Austin in my primary school too so it has good vibes for me as well!

SkankingMopoke · 15/02/2022 18:09

It's fine and inoffensive IMO. There's unlikely to be another in the class, if that is a consideration for you.
When I hear the name I think Stone Cold Steve Austin, but that will mean nothing to your DC's generation.

TheDoveFromAboveCooCoo · 15/02/2022 18:07

I like Austin

Michael sounds like he should be a 30 year old bank manager.

TatianaBis · 15/02/2022 18:04

Austin, Texas and a rather mediocre car are not associations I’d choose.

Michael is way better.

Luredbyapomegranate · 15/02/2022 17:59

Michael is much nicer

It’s not awful.. it’s just not good.