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yumyumyumy · 2024-06-11T16:03:23+00:00

What are people's thoughts on Julian? Brother for Alex.

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RogueFemale · 13/06/2024 02:13

Thoughts on Julian - it's a fine fairly standard sort of name, not one I particularly like or dislike. A bit like Alexander.

Marcipex · 12/06/2024 22:43

Unfortunately, emotionally unintelligent slimeball who cheats on his wife is the perfect summary of the ones I know.

Julius is better, imo.

I like Sebastian with Alexander.

BardsAreAssholes · 12/06/2024 22:37

sparkleowl · 12/06/2024 21:34

😂know what you mean.

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Maybe I watched too much of BBC’s Ghosts!

Guthrum · 12/06/2024 21:58

DS really likes his name. Although he's still only in KS2, none of his peers has ever teased him about his name or suggested it's a girlie or wet name.

And I've actually been a bit surprised at how the nickname "Jules" isn't immediately adopted by those who know him.

He's a cheeky, lively boy. A huge reader (but then I've always pushed for him to read) and loves games (beach and garden games as well as sports). In his last school report, his teacher wrote that 'he is very funny'.

Almostwelsh · 12/06/2024 21:41

There was a boy in my road called Julian when I was a child. Once he went to school all the kids called him Julie. He hated it and his parents actually changed his name in rhe end, using his middle name instead.

I didn't live in a posh area tho. Maybe if you did it wouldn't be an issue.

sparkleowl · 12/06/2024 21:41

Sorry yumyumyumy but you did ask😃
Alex or Alexander is a fine strong name though, but Julian sounds wet.

LlynTegid · 12/06/2024 21:39

Seems a bit old fashioned to me. All the men called Julian I've known have seemed to be good people.

Wrongsideofpennines · 12/06/2024 21:38

I know a Julian in his 60s who is rather posh and a bit wet.

And a 3 year old Julian who is funny and boisterous and the complete opposite of how I viewed the name previously.

If you like the name enough then use it.

sparkleowl · 12/06/2024 21:38

Plus…..wears red braces and shoots his cuffs constantly to show off his chunky gold cufflinks.Aspires to the local posh golf club and drives a third hand sports car.Hopes to be asked to shooting weekends at The Manor. Is an insufferable prig.

LettuceTruss · 12/06/2024 21:35

“Hello I’m Julian and this is my friend Sandy.”

But not many people will remember that, so go for it, it’s a fine name.

sparkleowl · 12/06/2024 21:34

BardsAreAssholes · 11/06/2024 17:11

Bossy Famous Five kid or slimy Tory politician, I’m afraid.

Possibly a headteacher, or lieutenant in the military. Almost certainly a toff, and emotionally crippled. Cheats on his wife, keeps crooked books.

😂know what you mean.

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yumyumyumy · 12/06/2024 21:32

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 12/06/2024 10:51

Well I still think it's a lovely name, and as I said it's not one I've heard recently.

and i think it goes very well with Alex / Alexander - which btw if I had had a boy that is the name I would have chosen.

p.s. I am old enough to be your mother :) and yes I did read Enid Blyton books in the 60's.
but my dd, who is younger than you, didn't read The Famous Five but did read the boarding school series - Malory Towers.

anyway :)

any middle names ?

Thanks! No middle names planned. Struggling enough with the one name this time!

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fruitypancake · 12/06/2024 21:29

Awful

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yumyumyumy · 12/06/2024 21:18

Propol · 12/06/2024 21:13

I also have a primary aged Julian. Love the name and it suits my son wonderfully. We chose between Julian and William when he was born and went for Julian because it’s a bit different.

Go for it!

I also like William! It could also be a contender but I still prefer Julian.

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yumyumyumy · 12/06/2024 21:16

darksigns · 12/06/2024 21:14

Julian from Ghosts. Conservative MP minus trousers. Also Clary.
Probably unfairly, I’ve yet to meet a nice Julie or Juliette so that’s swaying my opinion.

Julius is awesome though.

Really don't like Julius. I have a lovely friend called Julie actually. She's the only Julie I've ever known personally. Had to google Julian from Ghosts. That made me laugh!

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darksigns · 12/06/2024 21:14

Julian from Ghosts. Conservative MP minus trousers. Also Clary.
Probably unfairly, I’ve yet to meet a nice Julie or Juliette so that’s swaying my opinion.

Julius is awesome though.

Propol · 12/06/2024 21:13

I also have a primary aged Julian. Love the name and it suits my son wonderfully. We chose between Julian and William when he was born and went for Julian because it’s a bit different.

Go for it!

Guthrum · 12/06/2024 21:09

p.s. I'm early 40s and whilst I've heard of Julian Clary (chiefly because of his kids books), he really isn't someone I was particularly aware of before his books took up a place on our shelves

Guthrum · 12/06/2024 21:07

I have a primary-school aged Julian. I chose it for a number of reasons:

the Roman connection (I studied Classics)
I adore jewellery so I delight in the fact that I can call him 'Jules'
I'm half French and it works well in both English and French
It's classic but not over-used nowadays
I like Julian Barnes
I happen to think it's a 'strong' name

DS is adamant there's another Julian in his school (state, London), but I'm not sure.

Crokepark · 12/06/2024 13:06

Reminds me of the character from Casualty in the 90s. My mum used to love him.

Sue152 · 12/06/2024 11:27

The only Julian I know is Julian Clary so it's quite a camp, effeminate name to me.

AllThePotatoesAreSinging · 12/06/2024 11:14

Moveoverdarlin · 12/06/2024 09:55

Of course no one born now will know / care who Julian Clary is, just merely pointing out he’s probably the most ‘well-known’ Julian in the UK. It’s just an association that some ‘old farts’ might make.

I have a neighbour with a child called Reggie, another neighbour who is in his 60s always hollers ‘Here he is, my little Reggie Kray’ whenever he sees him. The child clearly has no idea of the reference.

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Julian Clary! I know someone who has worked with him for a very long time. Again only heard good things about him.

AllThePotatoesAreSinging · 12/06/2024 11:12

My lovely cousin is Julian. He ran the London marathon this year. Julian Sands (who I was lucky enough to meet and was possibly one of the cleverest people I’ve ever spoken with). Only known fab people called Julian, smart, funny, brave so very positive connotations for me. Love it. Classic like pp said.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 12/06/2024 10:51

Well I still think it's a lovely name, and as I said it's not one I've heard recently.

and i think it goes very well with Alex / Alexander - which btw if I had had a boy that is the name I would have chosen.

p.s. I am old enough to be your mother :) and yes I did read Enid Blyton books in the 60's.
but my dd, who is younger than you, didn't read The Famous Five but did read the boarding school series - Malory Towers.

anyway :)

any middle names ?

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yumyumyumy · 12/06/2024 10:42

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 12/06/2024 10:37

Julian Clary is not the first person that springs to my mind,

I am more inclined to think of Enid Blyton - The famous Five or...
Jools Holland.

Enid Blyton died in the 60s though. I'm 39 and don't recall reading any of her books in school. Kids now won't have a clue. I did think of Julian Assange but it hasn't put me off.

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