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Please help understanding how names Mark and Conrad feel for a boy.

58 replies

Tkoko · 05/06/2025 18:56

It was very hopeful to hear the opinions on the slavic names. Now I have two more in my mind but something doesn’t feel right about them, although I like how Conrad fits with the last name which starts with Ca… and has a soft feeling… is it too outdated? And what could be a nickname for that? Thank you

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ChocolateCinderToffee · 05/06/2025 20:14

If I counted up, I have probably known more than 50 Marks in my lifetime. I'm not sure I've ever met a Conrad. I would say Conrad would be a good choice.

Michele09 · 05/06/2025 20:10

I was at secondary school in the 80s and we had a lot of Marks and a Conrad so they feel dated to me.

Financialthymes · 05/06/2025 20:09

I remember a young man called Conrad who was on a creative writing course with me in the early 00s. I thought it was a brilliant name - really strong and unusual. I’ve never met anyone since with that name.

Lollapaloozah · 05/06/2025 20:07

Mark can also be called Marky, Marco, Marcus or Markus.
Mark by itself is a simple name, oh well used name, maybe not so much today.
Conrad I only knew one Conrad and he was an 80 year old man which means nothing because it's a nice enough name but you must consider that one nickname that springs to mind would be Con.
The man I knew named Conrad was called 'Connie' by his fellow military servicemen, not sure how you would feel about that for your DS.

Emanwenym · 05/06/2025 19:59

Mark was very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. I like both of them.

Springadorable · 05/06/2025 19:28

Mark is a terrible name. Very dated, no real saving graces. Conrad isn't to my taste but I wouldn't say it's dated as such. Also not typically British.

summerscomingsoon · 05/06/2025 19:18

Mark is awful. Dated 60s 70s english name.

Conrad is better though not one I'd choose but if it's relevant to your heritage and you like it then go for it

Moreteaandchocolate · 05/06/2025 19:16

They both sound quite dated to me, but it depends how important that is to you? They’re not dated in a bad way, they’re classics that aren’t currently popular.