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Any opinions of the name Austin?

41 replies

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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SirChenjins · 15/02/2022 17:56

Austin Powers - yeah, baby!

HowlingKale · 15/02/2022 17:54

Austin Powers.

BringBackThinEyebrows · 15/02/2022 17:49

@MyBottleOfRibena

Austin Powers for me
Same!
MyBottleOfRibena · 15/02/2022 17:37

Austin Powers for me

RestingStitchFace · 15/02/2022 17:33

Not that sounding American makes a name bad - quick disclaimer!

RestingStitchFace · 15/02/2022 17:33

I don't think it sounds American tbh. It's not a new faddy name. I've known several Austin's, the oldest of which is approaching 60 and the youngest is 5.

WildCherryBlossom · 15/02/2022 17:28

Austin, Texas? I think that's why people think it sounds American.

Austin Metro? I think the cars will be such a distant memory that none of your don's peer group will have heard of them.

Jane Austen...?

Austin is fine. Personally, of your two names I far prefer Michael but you are the boy's parents so go with what you like best.

CouncilHousedAndViolentBaby · 15/02/2022 17:20

American

LottieDot · 15/02/2022 17:19

Love Austin!

Mydogisagentleman · 15/02/2022 17:17

DD has a boyfriend called Austin.
We are very fond of him so I am positive about it

MostIneptThatEverStepped · 15/02/2022 17:16

I like it. There was an older boy at school called Austin that everyone fancied 😉

Easterbunnyiswindowshopping · 15/02/2022 17:07

Love it op!!

Aquamarine1029 · 15/02/2022 17:06

@GladysAndFred

I like it, but it sounds American to me (don't know if you mind that or not).
"Sounds American." 🙄

Enough of that shit already.

GladysAndFred · 15/02/2022 17:05

I like it, but it sounds American to me (don't know if you mind that or not).

Aquamarine1029 · 15/02/2022 17:05

I love the name Austin. I had a great uncle with that name and I've always thought is was lovely.

blyn72 · 15/02/2022 17:03

My dad had an Austin A40 when I was a kid, that was what sprang to mind. Good little car, lasted for years, maroon coloured.

Michael is a far nicer name.