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Thoughts on the name Austin/Ostin

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Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 08:35

Thoughts on the name Austin/Ostin. We live in the UK and are a mixed race family (if that makes a difference). Please be really honest.

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BunnyLake · 24/10/2024 16:00

Miffylou · 23/10/2024 17:21

Sorry but Austin just makes me think of a car, and I have never heard or seen the name Ostin so would pity any child called that.

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Mercedes is a name and Portia (different spelling but same pronunciation for some). And Minnie.

MrsW9 · 23/10/2024 18:19

Austin is nice. It's an English (medieval?) contracted form of 'Augustine', so actually sort of connects with your previous suggestion of 'Augustus' (which I wasn't keen on, because of the association with the Roman emperor, who was not entirely great and is also a big character to be saddled with).

Penguins3 · 23/10/2024 17:29

I like Austin. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it as a name. Go with what you like.

Hyperion100 · 23/10/2024 17:25

I love it baby!

Miffylou · 23/10/2024 17:21

Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 08:35

Thoughts on the name Austin/Ostin. We live in the UK and are a mixed race family (if that makes a difference). Please be really honest.

Sorry but Austin just makes me think of a car, and I have never heard or seen the name Ostin so would pity any child called that.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 23/10/2024 17:14

I like Austin. Not seen the ostin spelling before but definitely prefer Austin.

Wn38475 · 23/10/2024 12:34

Sorry to say this but, Ostin looks odd. It will raise eyebrows in the UK, rightly or wrongly and that's just not something you want to get into, if you can avoid it - which you can, but not using it.

Austin - the spelling is OK, but it does make me think of the car or the place in Texas. I don't think it's particularly bad, but I don't think it's particularly good either.

If you split your time between here and France, then I would go for a name that works really well and easily in both languages: Victor, Paul, Pascal, Nicholas etc.

okydokethen · 23/10/2024 12:25

Austin is good

Firsttimebabymummy · 23/10/2024 12:02

I just think of Austin Powers

user2848502016 · 23/10/2024 11:33

Austin is fine (but does make me think Austin Powers, but probably that's because I'm old!)

Ostin is a bit weird and he'll spend his life correcting spelling when people inevitably spell his name Austin!

shoopshoopdedoo · 23/10/2024 11:13

Not keen on Austin personally, but it’s a totally acceptable name.

Ostin looks made up, even if it isn’t.

Needmorelego · 23/10/2024 10:14

@Iwouldliketogoonholiday Zachariah is a pretty awesome name but he will end up as Zac or Zaccy fairly quickly (although Zac is fine as a name).
If you are ok with Zac then I think Zachariah is nicer than Austin.

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Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 10:09

BootballJoy · 23/10/2024 09:57

Agreed! Austin isn't my favourite name, but it's completely normal, fairly popular, probably 1 or 2 in every nursery and school.

Looking at all the threads from the OP, I think they are considering Austin, Augustus, Henley, Hedley and Xavier?

I'd probably go for Xavier, but prefer Xander. Or Alexander, Axel, Zachary or Felix for names with a similar feel.

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Thank you. We also like Zachariah which is similar to Zachary.

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MilletOver · 23/10/2024 10:01

Austin - yes
Ostin - no

MrsSkylerWhite · 23/10/2024 09:58

Austin Powers. But I’m quite old.

BootballJoy · 23/10/2024 09:57

BunnyLake · 23/10/2024 09:29

I’m pretty fussy with names and can’t stand most of the ones suggested on name threads but I really don’t see anything wrong with Austin. It’s a pretty inoffensive name that won’t be a target for ridicule, doesn’t reflect negatively on the parents and is easy to pronounce.

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Agreed! Austin isn't my favourite name, but it's completely normal, fairly popular, probably 1 or 2 in every nursery and school.

Looking at all the threads from the OP, I think they are considering Austin, Augustus, Henley, Hedley and Xavier?

I'd probably go for Xavier, but prefer Xander. Or Alexander, Axel, Zachary or Felix for names with a similar feel.

LikeTalkingToLassie · 23/10/2024 09:56

Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 08:45

My understanding is Ostin is the French spelling of Austin.

It isn't. It would be Os-ta(n).

Austin is OK but you'll get it said as Au-stin and Os-tin depending on regional accent.

Ostin looks like you can't spell.

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Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 09:51

NeckolasCage · 23/10/2024 09:39

Eeek come on people.

OP Victor was a good shout. Also Vincent!

Bu I think Xavier is the best so far - a great choice.

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Sebastian

Thank you,

First time using Mumsnet and it might be last after today 😂i asked people to be honest which is good, but not sure why so much hostility and arguing must be having a bad day!

I do like Vincent. Thank you for your suggestions 😊

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HotCrossBunplease · 23/10/2024 09:45

QuillBill · 23/10/2024 09:38

I don't actually think I said it was pronounced the same way. I said it was the french version/ spelling. Not pronunciation. But thank you.

I don't think you can use a French version/spelling for a name, especially if your dd has a French name, and then not pronounce it the way the French pronounce it.

Try telling that to the parents of all the British Amélies out there!

HotCrossBunplease · 23/10/2024 09:41

ThornVampire · 23/10/2024 09:15

because it clogs up the "active" and if you're not interested in the OPs original thread of "what name"

They're having 1 dc, so 1 name (plus middle names) doesnt need 4 posts

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But all you are doing is commenting on names. The identity of the OP is irrelevant and the OP has not asked for the different names to be compared.

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Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 09:41

QuillBill · 23/10/2024 09:38

I don't actually think I said it was pronounced the same way. I said it was the french version/ spelling. Not pronunciation. But thank you.

I don't think you can use a French version/spelling for a name, especially if your dd has a French name, and then not pronounce it the way the French pronounce it.

Fair enough

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Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 09:40

Completelyjo · 23/10/2024 09:33

Saying that you understand Ostin to be the “French spelling” of Austin does imply you think they are the same name with different spellings. They are not, they are different names entirely.

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Ok, I'm not sure what you want me to say or arguing about my initial question was thought on the name and put both there. I was asking for opinions on the name which I don't think you have answered you are arguing with me.

Thank you for your feedback

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NeckolasCage · 23/10/2024 09:39

Eeek come on people.

OP Victor was a good shout. Also Vincent!

Bu I think Xavier is the best so far - a great choice.

Leo
Bruno
Hugo
Sebastian

QuillBill · 23/10/2024 09:38

I don't actually think I said it was pronounced the same way. I said it was the french version/ spelling. Not pronunciation. But thank you.

I don't think you can use a French version/spelling for a name, especially if your dd has a French name, and then not pronounce it the way the French pronounce it.

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Iwouldliketogoonholiday · 23/10/2024 09:35

Manchesterbythesea · 23/10/2024 09:27

I’d love to suggest some but going by the really bad ones you are asking about I don’t know where to start. You don’t sound like someone who’s interested in nice names.

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Ok, You say my suggestions are terrible but then can't suggest anything yourself so not the most helpful but that ok. Thanks for your feedback l. If you don't no where to start that would suggest this thread is no longer for you. So please don't trouble your self with commenting further.

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