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Konrad or George

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SummerSummer8 · 28/07/2022 10:27

Hi, Konrad or George - which one do you prefer?

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SirChenjins · 31/07/2022 10:54

I always think of Conrad as being a very 80s American name - like Justin and Brett. I knew quite a few back then whose families were here with the oil, must be one that’s coming back into fashion.

Exact same here. It's a name that reminds me of American soap operas ( they always have a Conrad) even though it is a lovely name

knackersToIt · 02/08/2022 06:08

@Friffle "that's so provincial" 😂😂😂 This gets the prize for the most perfect MN response.

mathanxiety · 02/08/2022 05:32

Conrad, ditch the K.

HeadlessGummyBears · 02/08/2022 04:53

If you don’t have a middle name and would like to use one, how about George Conrad?

VenusClapTrap · 02/08/2022 04:20

I love Konrad/Conrad. Dislike George.

pinklavenders · 31/07/2022 16:07

George manages to be a bit boring and a bit uppity at the same time.

I sort of agree..

WildCherryBlossom · 31/07/2022 13:55

I tried to talk DH into naming one of ours Conrad. I love it, but he vetoed it (Conrad Black's misdemeanours we're still quite fresh in people's minds back then)

SirChenjins · 31/07/2022 10:54

I always think of Conrad as being a very 80s American name - like Justin and Brett. I knew quite a few back then whose families were here with the oil, must be one that’s coming back into fashion.

Enko · 31/07/2022 10:23

Just want to add when we named our Conrad the reactions went between "I LOVE that name" to " oh" (and then my mother who said " that's HORRID" only to 11 years later tell me " I always liked the name Conrad its such good strong name" but my mum was a bit odd :))

MilliwaysUniverse · 31/07/2022 01:05

I like them both. One of them is my DS's name.

I knew a lovely Konrad once, he was Polish so had the K spelling. It's a great name.

Friffle · 31/07/2022 00:38

George manages to be a bit boring and a bit uppity at the same time.

The perfect synopsis of George!

AuntTwacky · 31/07/2022 00:28

Hate Konrad

Enko · 31/07/2022 00:12

I dont like George

I have a Conrad he is 20. We have met 1 other. Its 100% marmite name. I have Scandinavian roots and we wanted names that worked in both languages. Conrad does.

I still love his name I think its strong solid and balances that. Unusual without being weird. My favourite type of name.

Unusually for this thread I don't mind the Konrad spelling I just personally preferred the C.

C0mfyChairP0se · 30/07/2022 23:57

I prefer Conrad if it's with a C although I suppose it's the spelling used in Scandinavia and Germany.

George manages to be a bit boring and a bit uppity at the same time. Not a huge fan.

Friffle · 30/07/2022 23:55

ShouldersBackChestOutChinUp · 30/07/2022 22:49

I dislike names beginning with a K

George.

that's so provincial.

ShouldersBackChestOutChinUp · 30/07/2022 22:49

I dislike names beginning with a K

George.

Luredbyapomegranate · 28/07/2022 23:39

Jesus..

GEORGE

Konrad is a hard no. Especially with a K

pimlicoanna · 28/07/2022 22:50

George is a fantastic name

sanityisamyth · 28/07/2022 22:49

They're both brands of clothes ... Conrad has a higher price tag! Not helpful, but first thing I thought!

DramaAlpaca · 28/07/2022 22:45

Conrad, spelled that way.

I don't like George much.

ChagSameachDoreen · 28/07/2022 22:28

George.

Konrad reminds me of condoms.

Prokupatuscrakedatus · 28/07/2022 21:08

Konrad is a K name - depends on the language Smile

Ellmau · 28/07/2022 20:57

I like Conrad/Konrad, but would only spell with a K if you have family heritage form a country which uses the K.

George is OK but a tiny bit dull.

FlissyPaps · 28/07/2022 18:58

George

flirtygirl · 28/07/2022 16:56

Both are horrid.