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Austin?

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banananananananananana · 10/07/2023 09:52

What do you think of Austin for a boy? In the UK.

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CallMeDiaz · 12/07/2023 07:15

Yes I know that I was replying to someone but it wouldn't let me quote

SpringIntoChaos · 12/07/2023 06:41

CallMeDiaz · 11/07/2023 21:45

Pretty sure plenty people of this generation have heard of Aston Martin, one of the worlds biggest car brands and an F1 team.

Possibly...but the OP likes the name Austin.

CallieQ · 12/07/2023 00:33

Texas

MouseSculptureMadeOfOldHairbrushFluff · 12/07/2023 00:30

it's an old man name in Ireland. I quite like it.

CallMeDiaz · 11/07/2023 21:45

Pretty sure plenty people of this generation have heard of Aston Martin, one of the worlds biggest car brands and an F1 team.

LauraPausini · 11/07/2023 21:23

It's a lovely name.

SpringIntoChaos · 11/07/2023 20:13

It's a really cool name...and a nice change from Oliver, George and Leo! (nothing wrong with those names btw, all lovely, but as a teacher of almost 30 years, my word I've said 'Good morning Oliver' so many times I can't tell you 🤣)

I've NEVER said 'Good morning Austin' though...so please, make my day and send him to my school before I retire!!

illiterato · 11/07/2023 20:10

PickledScrump · 11/07/2023 20:04

@DataNotLore isn’t that Aston?

OP it’s a good name, inoffensive, easy to say, spell without being too popular

Possible confusion with Austin Healey- a car and also the rugby player referenced up thread. But honestly, no one of this Gen has heard of either so it’s all good.

mrswarthog · 11/07/2023 20:08

tinselvestsparklepants · 11/07/2023 19:26

I'm married to one. I love his name, it's classy, I'm never embarrassed by it (and I say that as a friend of someone who went out with a Wayne. Yeah maybe I'm a name snob!) it's a rare name and a good one.

Me too, it's a lovely name

PickledScrump · 11/07/2023 20:04

@DataNotLore isn’t that Aston?

OP it’s a good name, inoffensive, easy to say, spell without being too popular

Tisfortired · 11/07/2023 19:53

I’m married to one - love his name.

Aquamarine1029 · 11/07/2023 19:42

It's a beautiful name. I had a family member with that name and he died 10 years ago at 94, so it's definitely not a "new" name.

illiterato · 11/07/2023 19:41

Good name. Ds has a friend called Austin (12, nearly 13). His mum fancied the rugby player 🤣. Honestly the Austin Powers thing is totally not a problem. Those movies are not something anyone under 18 has heard of and I can’t see them along a comeback.

it’s classic without being staid or overused and everyone can spell it.

Justrolledmyeyesoutloud · 11/07/2023 19:37

Just watching Ginny and Georgia and the boy is called Austin - l always think what a lovely name it is.

Roselilly36 · 11/07/2023 19:35

I like it

H2023 · 11/07/2023 19:33

Love it

bibbingo · 11/07/2023 19:32

I like it! Was on my list for DS.

HappyMe6 · 11/07/2023 19:31

Love it

FatFilledTrottyPuss · 11/07/2023 19:29

Love it

Smashingwatermelons · 11/07/2023 19:29

Love it, such a nice cool name - only know 1 Austin, currently 13 yes old.

tulipsunday · 11/07/2023 19:27

I like it

tinselvestsparklepants · 11/07/2023 19:26

I'm married to one. I love his name, it's classy, I'm never embarrassed by it (and I say that as a friend of someone who went out with a Wayne. Yeah maybe I'm a name snob!) it's a rare name and a good one.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 11/07/2023 19:18

I like it, husband didn’t and vetoed it.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 10/07/2023 13:58

I like it.

I've only ever met one, he's 11.

Alltheusernamesaretakennow · 10/07/2023 13:42

Like it - Austin Butler who played Elvis in the film was amazing!

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