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Thoughts on Max McCann

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MrsAM88 · 16/03/2023 12:06

My DH and I have found out we are having a little boy, we cannot agree on a name. I wanted something more traditional my DH is siding towards unusual as our surname is McCann. He loves the name Maximillian McCann, but realistically the name will be shortened to Max, which I am not 100% keen on, my question, does Max McCann sound like a ridiculous name? do the first and surname sound too similar? I also like Jenson/Jensen and interested to know your thoughts?

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 17/03/2023 21:46

Max McCann is very cool - I love the alliteration ,especially for popular names as it makes them stand out more/be more memorable imo. I do very slightly prefer simple Max over Maximilian with a surname like McCann though - simply as Maximilian is a bit of a mouthful anyway (albeit a very lovely one!), but when combined with McCann there's more M's and N's to get your mouth around.

Still prefer Maximilian to Jenson/Jensen though- mainly as it's pretty trendy (became popular due to the rise of celebs- racing driver Jenson Button, actor Jensen Ackles), whereas Max/Maximilian feels a bit more classic/timeless.

Jeschara · 17/03/2023 18:58

I love Max McCann, really dislike Jenson.

KirstenBlest · 17/03/2023 18:47

I agree @iwontforgetyoumyfriendwhathappened , dislike would be a less forceful emotion.
I can't say I'm keen on the name, and it's a bit more 'named after a racing driver' than Lewis, Sebastian or Max, but I wouldn't find it repugnant.

iwontforgetyoumyfriendwhathappened · 17/03/2023 18:27

Paturday · 17/03/2023 18:25

I really despise Jenson. But perhaps that’s irrational. I think Max McCann is great, good flow and sounds like a super hero or spy!

That's a really strong word "despise". Would have expected maybe "not keen on" but you've gone for full revulsion at the idea of the name Jensen.

Daffodilfrog · 17/03/2023 18:26

I think it’s a really nice name - I see no problem with simple names

I did think of z Maddie McCann but think that’s my generation and unlikely to be so relevant going forward

Paturday · 17/03/2023 18:25

I really despise Jenson. But perhaps that’s irrational. I think Max McCann is great, good flow and sounds like a super hero or spy!

barca123 · 17/03/2023 18:22

ourflagmeansdeath · 17/03/2023 18:03

Maximilian/Max McCann immediately makes me think of Madeleine McCann. It's the MM initials with McCann too as well, far too similar imo.

No kids will make that link though

ourflagmeansdeath · 17/03/2023 18:03

Maximilian/Max McCann immediately makes me think of Madeleine McCann. It's the MM initials with McCann too as well, far too similar imo.

Longdarkcloud · 17/03/2023 15:49

Maxim McCann
Magnus McCann

BellatrixLestrangesHeatedCurlers · 17/03/2023 11:09

Max McCann is lovely

Swannyb · 17/03/2023 10:33

I absolutely love the suggestion of Finn McCann.

Sadiegirl87 · 17/03/2023 09:53

I like Max McCann, it sounds strong and flows well

Luredbyapomegranate · 16/03/2023 23:23

Max McCann is totally fine

Jenson is bloody awful

Lovelyring · 16/03/2023 23:04

I like it.
I don't think Jenson flows that well with McCann. I know lots of Maxes and no Jensons though, if you want unusual.

barca123 · 16/03/2023 22:50

SpinningFloppa · 16/03/2023 22:45

Thought it was just me but yes this was my first thought too

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No kids would make that connection though

SpinningFloppa · 16/03/2023 22:45

mumonherphone · 16/03/2023 22:31

Sorry but I also thought of poor Maddie Mccann straight away. I do like max and illiteration names usually though.

Thought it was just me but yes this was my first thought too

mumonherphone · 16/03/2023 22:31

Sorry but I also thought of poor Maddie Mccann straight away. I do like max and illiteration names usually though.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 16/03/2023 19:33

It has a superhero-alter-ego vibe which I think is quite cool.

As a pp has pointed out, however, Max and variants are not unusual - if that is important to DH.

KirstenBlest · 16/03/2023 19:17

Not as good as Philip McAvity or Philip McCracken, @MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake

barca123 · 16/03/2023 18:33

Think it’s fab :)

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 16/03/2023 14:10

KirstenBlest · 16/03/2023 13:58

Mac Smack Anne

Mark MacCann is fine

Philip is a nice and underused name

fill up my can

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 16/03/2023 14:09

Max McCann sounds like a cool guy to know.

garlictwist · 16/03/2023 14:06

I think alliterative names are really cool. Max McCann sound great.