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Enoch?

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nesday · 12/05/2022 19:11

We are in love with the name Enoch but are concerned that people will immediately think of Enoch Powell.
Many of my friends of a similar age (mid 20s) are baffled by my concern and don't think the connection matters. I've found people a little older are very put off. My mum says there is no way it is usable.

Thoughts? I obviously don't want people assuming DC is named after Powell.

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KurriKawari · 12/05/2022 19:18

Agree with @MadMadMadamMim it instantly makes me think of racism and "rivers of blood".
But also it's not a very nice sound is it "ee-knock".

Evilista · 12/05/2022 19:18

Made me think of Boardwalk Empire

Hugasauras · 12/05/2022 19:17

My first thought was Powell too Sad

Watto1 · 12/05/2022 19:16

Enoch Powell immediately jumped to mind I’m afraid.

LittleBearPad · 12/05/2022 19:16

Powell. First thought

Rivers of blood, second thought.

I’m in my early forties so not massively old.

sunnysaturdaydaffs · 12/05/2022 19:16

I knew a Enoch in London; he was black. It seemed to suit him.

after the first !!!! Moment we didn’t think of it again

AlisonDonut · 12/05/2022 19:14

Erm, no. Not a chance.

MadMadMadamMim · 12/05/2022 19:13

As Enoch Powell is probably the only 'Enoch' that most people have ever heard of I think you risk being labelled as a racist, right wing fascist if you call your child this.

I'm with your mum.