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Merlin, yay or nay?

74 replies

PeachDelany · 21/01/2023 15:56

Not sure what to think. Someone close to me is considering it.

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OhIdoLike2bBesideTheSeaside · 21/01/2023 17:46

Is this National "pick the most ridiculous baby name day"

Along with Halo and fallon this is equally as ridiculous

chocolateismyjam · 21/01/2023 17:39

There was a boy called Merlin in my year at secondary. He did get a lot of ribbing about it. Dealt with it well and was fairly well-liked, but still, why give your kid extra challenges? It's a no from me.

EveSix · 21/01/2023 17:37

Friday, a marlin is a fish.
The merlin is a small bird of prey. Really nice to spot.
Nice name. I knew a beautiful bohemian Merlin teen in the 90s. Cool AF.

OrangePomander · 21/01/2023 17:33

I love it, it was in the running for ds at one point.

Luredbyapomegranate · 21/01/2023 17:31

HiccupHorrendousHaddock · 21/01/2023 16:52

That’s Marlin. It’s a type of fish.

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I think the PP knows both those things judging by her post..

Luredbyapomegranate · 21/01/2023 17:30

I think it’s alright

Maybe make sure he gets something like James as a middle name

Ameanstreakamilewide · 21/01/2023 17:29

PeachDelany · 21/01/2023 15:56

Not sure what to think. Someone close to me is considering it.

For a dog, it's grand!

For a human child, not so much.

WetBandits · 21/01/2023 17:19

I know four cats, three dogs and one wizard called Merlin. No babies Grin

Bluebellbike · 21/01/2023 17:17

Topseyt123 · 21/01/2023 16:40

What a beautiful cat. 😃

He's the archetypal picture of a Merlin that I had in my mind's eye when posting earlier

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Thank you. Sadly he went over the Rainbow Bridge a while ago. He was a real character. In that photograph he was in my ndn kitchen for his second breakfast. A very loving cat who I will always miss.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 21/01/2023 16:52

I knew a Merlin, fab little boy.

HiccupHorrendousHaddock · 21/01/2023 16:52

TreacsPotNoodle · 21/01/2023 16:42

Makes me think of Nemos Dad Marlin.

That’s Marlin. It’s a type of fish.

SnowAndIcicles · 21/01/2023 16:52

I have met two Merlins who were very nice and of course there's the wonderful Merlin Sheldrake. Great name!

theoldapplebarrel · 21/01/2023 16:51

There was a Labour politician called Merlyn Rees. Although (spelled with a "y") I think his was a traditional Welsh name.

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 21/01/2023 16:49

A YAY from me.

catinboots123 · 21/01/2023 16:49

Best name ever. My DH vetoed it for DS2. I'm still salty about it Smile

CosyFanTucci · 21/01/2023 16:46

I’m a yes but it’s a big name to live up to.

cushioncovers · 21/01/2023 16:46

Nope it's a wizard or a bird in my view.

TreacsPotNoodle · 21/01/2023 16:42

Makes me think of Nemos Dad Marlin.

Topseyt123 · 21/01/2023 16:40

Bluebellbike · 21/01/2023 16:37

It's a cat's name. Here's mine

What a beautiful cat. 😃

He's the archetypal picture of a Merlin that I had in my mind's eye when posting earlier

SwordToFlamethrower · 21/01/2023 16:39

Cool name!
Look up Merlin Sheldrake, very cool guy!

Bluebellbike · 21/01/2023 16:37

It's a cat's name. Here's mine

Merlin, yay or nay?
berksandbeyond · 21/01/2023 16:34

Fine for a cat. Not a human

Topseyt123 · 21/01/2023 16:33

I think it is a good name for a black cat. 😃 Not for a human child.

MajorCarolDanvers · 21/01/2023 16:32

No

Belladonna208 · 21/01/2023 16:29

Well, it does depend where you live.

Somewhere like Glastonbury or Totnes? No one would bat an eyelid. Inner city Sheffield? Maybe not quite such a good idea...

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