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Malachi Francis?

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bucketlistice · 14/09/2023 17:04

We’re expecting DS2 next month and finally seem to have decided on the name Malachi Francis. DS1 is called Asa Charles and I like that both names have a biblical first name and a more classic middle name. I just want to find out peoples opinions and make sure there aren’t any bad connotations before we go through with the name. Thank you :)

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Mrburnshound · 14/09/2023 20:19

Yes there is a Malachy in Angela's Ashes. He also became a writer and is still alive. I like it.

continentallentil · 14/09/2023 20:14

Icanseeahousementionedfrommywindow · 14/09/2023 17:18

Francis isnt really a classic middle name unlike Charles.

Yes it is.. it’s just less popular right now.

I’m not mad about Malachy, possibly because I associate it with Ireland in the 50s, which was not a super fun time for a lot of people.

How about

Abraham (Bran, Abe)
Josiah
Moses
Matthias
Jerome
Zachary / Zachariah
Barnaby / Barnabas
Tobias

Or just Francis as a first name

cptartapp · 14/09/2023 17:56

Strongly dislike both names and I have two biblically named sons and usually like biblical names. Francis is a bit effeminate to my ears, sorry.
You choose what you like though.

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bucketlistice · 14/09/2023 17:55

Words · 14/09/2023 17:54

Wasn't there a Malachi in Angela's Ashes?

Malachy I think. It was quite popular in Ireland, I have a few Malachy’s in my family tree.

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Words · 14/09/2023 17:54

Wasn't there a Malachi in Angela's Ashes?

Comedycook · 14/09/2023 17:35

I don't think Malachi is a socially aspirational name at all

@LadyOfTheCanyon 😂i like your diplomatic wording here i don't disagree with you ether

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bucketlistice · 14/09/2023 17:32

Comedycook · 14/09/2023 17:30

I really don't think those names go well together. Is Malachi a biblical name? I didn't know that.

It is, Malachi is a book in the Old Testament :)

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bucketlistice · 14/09/2023 17:31

LadyOfTheCanyon · 14/09/2023 17:25

I don't think Malachi is a socially aspirational name at all ( round my way in South London). I know 3 and were all named because it sounded 'posh'.
Sorry OP, it's a no from me.

This doesn’t really bother me. As far as I know there aren’t any other Malachi’s in our immediate area and we’re very far away from South London.

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Comedycook · 14/09/2023 17:30

I really don't think those names go well together. Is Malachi a biblical name? I didn't know that.

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bucketlistice · 14/09/2023 17:29

Icanseeahousementionedfrommywindow · 14/09/2023 17:18

Francis isnt really a classic middle name unlike Charles.

Sorry I wasn’t really clear with what I meant by classic, but both names have been used in my family for generations so that’s why it’s ‘classic’ to me. If that makes sense!

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MrsMoastyToasty · 14/09/2023 17:28

Francis is a saints name. I like it.

LadyOfTheCanyon · 14/09/2023 17:25

I don't think Malachi is a socially aspirational name at all ( round my way in South London). I know 3 and were all named because it sounded 'posh'.
Sorry OP, it's a no from me.

Icanseeahousementionedfrommywindow · 14/09/2023 17:18

Francis isnt really a classic middle name unlike Charles.

IHateWasps · 14/09/2023 17:17

Malachi is a very unattractive name imo and immediately makes me think of The Children of The Corn.

Wehavealaughdontwe · 14/09/2023 17:11

Gorgeous name

Sushione · 14/09/2023 17:06

I like Smile