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JammieDodger94 · 2025-08-23T20:57:46+00:00

Hey, I'm due baby number 2 and we're really torn between names We currently have an Otis We are torn between Axel or Milo The middle name will be James and I'm just unsure on the MJ reference. Also I know a lot of people that have dogs names Milo which has put me off a bit. Axel I'm worried about it being too different and being judged for it. Please help with your opinions!

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Needmorelego · 30/08/2025 13:49

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 30/08/2025 13:36

I think maybe the PP just means that Milo suddenly got v popular for little boys, whereas you get the odd Miles of any age.

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So in 30 years times there will be lots of 30 something blokes called Milo.
So why would people then think of it as a childish name?
They wouldn't.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 30/08/2025 13:36

Needmorelego · 30/08/2025 12:45

That's odd thinking.
If Milo from The Tweenies was a real person he would now be a 30 year old man.
Milo Whatshisname the actor (was in Gilmore Girls, Heroes) is almost 50.
There's a character in a series of crime books called Milo that if he was real would be about 75 !

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I think maybe the PP just means that Milo suddenly got v popular for little boys, whereas you get the odd Miles of any age.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 30/08/2025 13:35

Milo is nice

Axel.. I wouldn't go there

Needmorelego · 30/08/2025 12:45

Verywindyday · 30/08/2025 12:41

I would go for Miles. You can still call home Milo as a child, but Miles sounds more ‘grown up’.

That's odd thinking.
If Milo from The Tweenies was a real person he would now be a 30 year old man.
Milo Whatshisname the actor (was in Gilmore Girls, Heroes) is almost 50.
There's a character in a series of crime books called Milo that if he was real would be about 75 !

Verywindyday · 30/08/2025 12:41

I would go for Miles. You can still call home Milo as a child, but Miles sounds more ‘grown up’.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/08/2025 12:13

I prefer Axel but I feel it's been corrupted due to the Southport massacre. On that basis id say Milo

Bababear987 · 30/08/2025 12:03

OccasionalHope · 23/08/2025 22:07

Milo is lovely.

Axel makes me think of wheels.

Me too!

It reminds me of like a dirty car or something

cobrakaieaglefang · 30/08/2025 08:45

Axel would have me thinking you are a fan of Cobra Kai. New connection I know. Milo is a labrador in the park..😁

LancashireButterPie · 30/08/2025 01:22

Axel Ottle.

Prefer Milo

TheBirdintheCave · 26/08/2025 22:28

I prefer Axel but nothing wrong with Milo either. My daughter is an ‘MJ’ in terms of initials and no one has made any comment about it :)

Saltnpepperr · 26/08/2025 22:13

These were two on my final shortlist - went with Axel! Love Milo too though! Both great

KayEmAy · 26/08/2025 19:44

I just love Milo

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 21:05

XelaM · 25/08/2025 21:02

When I was a teen and Michael Jackson was at the height of his popularity - everyone knew who MJ was

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I know who he is (was) but I wouldn't connect the initials "MJ" with him particularly.
I remember his nickname in the media often being "Jacko" or "Wacko Jacko".
I wasn't a fan though so maybe him being referred to as "MJ" passed me by.

Beyondburnout · 25/08/2025 21:05

James.

XelaM · 25/08/2025 21:02

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 17:39

I actually do think Michael Jackson was a child abuser but I wouldn't make a connection between someone being called "MJ" and Michael Jackson.
It seems really random.
I was watching an old episode of Desperate Housewives recently and there's a child character called MJ.
It really isn't a link I would even think of.

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When I was a teen and Michael Jackson was at the height of his popularity - everyone knew who MJ was

Thingyfanding · 25/08/2025 17:54

Has to be Milo
Axel feels too try hard

SunshineAndFizz · 25/08/2025 17:52

IHateWasps · 23/08/2025 22:06

Milo is much nicer. I think Axel is too harsh sounding.

Agree. Sounds like a car part or something.

TheTeasmaid · 25/08/2025 17:48

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 17:46

It's Lilo and Stitch. Not Milo.

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fair points my error

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 17:46

TheTeasmaid · 25/08/2025 17:41

Axel as in bobby axelrod from billions
or Milo as in milo and stitch

for me its 50/50

It's Lilo and Stitch. Not Milo.

TheTeasmaid · 25/08/2025 17:41

Axel as in bobby axelrod from billions
or Milo as in milo and stitch

for me its 50/50

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 17:39

MK19590 · 25/08/2025 17:09

I am assuming OP is concerned that the initials MJ will make a Michael Jackson association. But since most people don't seem to believe/care that he was a child abuser I don't think it's going to matter in the slightest

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I actually do think Michael Jackson was a child abuser but I wouldn't make a connection between someone being called "MJ" and Michael Jackson.
It seems really random.
I was watching an old episode of Desperate Housewives recently and there's a child character called MJ.
It really isn't a link I would even think of.

MK19590 · 25/08/2025 17:09

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 15:12

What is the "MJ" thing?
I don't know what that means.

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I am assuming OP is concerned that the initials MJ will make a Michael Jackson association. But since most people don't seem to believe/care that he was a child abuser I don't think it's going to matter in the slightest

XelaM · 25/08/2025 15:14

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 15:12

What is the "MJ" thing?
I don't know what that means.

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Probably Michael Jackson?

Needmorelego · 25/08/2025 15:12

MK19590 · 25/08/2025 14:36

I like Milo more but honestly either is fine, Axel has got more popular recently whereas Milo has been steady for a few years.

Are today's generation of kids really going to make the Axel Rose connection or would they not know who he is. I also don't think anyone would even notice the MJ thing

What is the "MJ" thing?
I don't know what that means.

MK19590 · 25/08/2025 14:36

I like Milo more but honestly either is fine, Axel has got more popular recently whereas Milo has been steady for a few years.

Are today's generation of kids really going to make the Axel Rose connection or would they not know who he is. I also don't think anyone would even notice the MJ thing