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Balthazar- thoughts?

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iloveburmese3 · 30/11/2022 19:43

Balthazar or Balto for short... Do we like it?

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gogohmm · 30/11/2022 20:19

Balto was the name of the hero dog which inspired the Iditarod. Great story for kids btw, we bought the book in Alaska but I'm sure others stock it.

As a human name - no

gamerchick · 30/11/2022 20:19

Ah I miss charmed Grin

Greyphoto · 30/11/2022 20:19

First thought was I’m sure he was a demon in charmed

woodhill · 30/11/2022 20:18

We three kings of orient are...

HamBone · 30/11/2022 20:18

It’s very dignified, not sure about Balto as a nickname, the “o” doesn’t really match.

My personal test is would I want to be called this name myself? If you think you’d be comfortable with Balthazar yourself and wouldn’t be teased by other children too much, go for it. That’s how I got my DH to eliminate some of his name suggestions ( and my DC are relieved).😂

LSSG · 30/11/2022 20:17

I like it, OP! But I think Balto is awful I'm afraid. So I think it falls down by not having a decent shortening. I know it's not essential to shorten a name, but having a three sylllable name myself, I know that people just do. I hear them struggling with the the three syllables!

Smartiepants79 · 30/11/2022 20:15

Is it not one of the three wise men??
I wouldn’t and it would make me do this 🤨 if I came across it.
Its not awful. Just a bit try hard. I’m not into ‘yoonique’ names.

IAmcuriousyellow · 30/11/2022 20:14

Balto Foot Ointment

PrimarilyParented · 30/11/2022 20:13

I love it but wouldn’t ever use it I’m afraid (and not because I go for safe, traditional sort of names, but because I think it does have a lot of negative connotations for people). I loved Balthazar in Charmed.

Nancienoo · 30/11/2022 20:13

Theimpossiblegirl · 30/11/2022 20:12

I love it. I had a crush on Balthazar Getty back in the day. Also makes me think of The Neverending Story- Bastian Balthazar Bux.
I'm an eighties kid

Love that film

Tezza1 · 30/11/2022 20:12

I love it. It's unusual, but because of its association people will be able to spell it without a problem.

I actually love The Magi and their story, so that adds to it for me.

Theimpossiblegirl · 30/11/2022 20:12

I love it. I had a crush on Balthazar Getty back in the day. Also makes me think of The Neverending Story- Bastian Balthazar Bux.
I'm an eighties kid

Strokethefurrywall · 30/11/2022 20:11

I like it! It reminds me of the actor Balthazar Getty from Lord of the Flies and Young Guns 2.

He was big in the early 90s, loved him!

So Balthazar gets my vote! 👍🏼

Nancienoo · 30/11/2022 20:08

I like it

Byfleet · 30/11/2022 20:08

Nickname Batty?

Notaligned · 30/11/2022 20:08

Love it. Went with one of the other wise men in the end because I wasn't brave enough.

Shannith · 30/11/2022 20:07

It's a good restaurant. The NY one is better than the London one.

Yika · 30/11/2022 20:06

I love It.

DappledOliveGroves · 30/11/2022 20:06

Love it! Was always on my shortlist for a baby boy! In the event I had two girls!

Chillyoptimistic · 30/11/2022 20:05

I love it!

DuchessOfSausage · 30/11/2022 20:02

Fine but have Balti as the nn. I love a curry me.

Purplecatshopaholic · 30/11/2022 20:01

Balto is one of my dogs - it’s an awesome name!

TabithaTittlemouse · 30/11/2022 20:01

I love it.

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iloveburmese3 · 30/11/2022 19:59

Ihaveawonderfulpartner · 30/11/2022 19:55

I actually really like it. Great name 👍🏻

Phew, thank you! I was beginning to need a stiff drink! X

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Ihaveawonderfulpartner · 30/11/2022 19:55

I actually really like it. Great name 👍🏻