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Anyone have an Austin?

35 replies

Hattie1106 · 18/06/2025 12:41

Hi!
Baby boy is 5 days old and we are circling around deciding on the name Austin, nn Ozzie. My slight concern is that, even though it is actually an old English name, it might be seen as a bit American in feel which is a bit different to our other two children’s very classic names. But not sure that really matters.
Does anyone have an Austin and if so what
kind of comments do you get if any? Do you use any particular nicknames?
Any other feedback?
thanks everyone

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Koazy · 18/06/2025 20:48

It says powers to me, and also Texas.

what are your other choices? Congratulations by the way! Newborn cuddles are the absolute best.

EggMonster · 18/06/2025 20:48

EggMonster · 18/06/2025 20:48

Yes, all the ones I know are from NI.

And middle-aged.

EggMonster · 18/06/2025 20:48

mathanxiety · 18/06/2025 20:45

Austin doesn't say Texas to me at all.

I know several Irish Austins.

Yes, all the ones I know are from NI.

Fooshufflewickjbannanapants · 18/06/2025 20:47

Have a nephew (11) called Austin

Dragonfly909 · 18/06/2025 20:45

I have a toddler Austin and also there is one at older DC's school so there are a few around. Don't recall getting any comments so far, positive or negative. We like it and it suits him. We do call him Ozzie now and then!

mathanxiety · 18/06/2025 20:45

Austin doesn't say Texas to me at all.

I know several Irish Austins.

NotOnThsAsosChristmasCardList · 18/06/2025 20:42

I have a special friend who has an Austin really suits him he's a rock star kid.

Hattie1106 · 18/06/2025 20:40

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 18/06/2025 13:58

I have a nephew called Austin.

Thanks! Does he like his name?

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ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 18/06/2025 13:58

I have a nephew called Austin.

Zebralie · 18/06/2025 13:54

I don’t have the be but agree it sounds American, maybe because of Austin, Texas?