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What impressions do you have of the baby name Julius?

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SharpGoldWriter · 17/03/2026 13:56

(Me again! We're really struggling with this upcoming baby's name! Thanks in advance!)
What does the name Julius bring to mind? We prefer it to Julian as it's less common and feels a bit stronger to me.

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Calliopespa · 19/03/2026 21:51

I really don't understand how people are finding Julius effeminate when the "us" ending is for masculine second declension nouns in Latin, so inherently sounds masculine.

Exactly. It doesn't sound feminine at all.
I think Julius a great name.

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SharpGoldWriter · 20/03/2026 15:56

SirChenjins · 20/03/2026 08:47

But if you really and truly loved Julius, you wouldn't even think about getting feedback from a bunch of randoms on the internet! Are you sure it's really THE name?

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No, not certain yet! We have a short list of four names and we go back and forth in terms of what’s on top. We plan to wait until after he’s born to make the final decision (as we did with our daughters) but it does help me personally to hear feedback and discuss!

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Specialneedsnightmare · 20/03/2026 15:19

I can't help but think of Kenneth Williams's Caesar!

Arlanymor · 20/03/2026 15:15

Roman dictator... not a bad name, but arguably a bad man. And never an emperor... people make that mistake all the time like Frankenstein!

Sparklinggreen · 20/03/2026 15:13

I like it - Julius has a nice ring to it even though it a rare Latin name.

Weeelokthen · 20/03/2026 14:32

A man wearing a crown of ivy and a toga, thats what I picture.

ThatPearlkitty · 20/03/2026 14:28

i would presume a leader ?

troutfish · 20/03/2026 14:27

Middle class older mum choice

MauriceTheMussel · 20/03/2026 14:25

For me, Julius is wet and effeminate because JC was literally and figuratively stabbed in the back…and, more pertinently (and I appreciate this is niche), JC is Kenneth Williams to me… it’s the camp Carry on Cleo I picture in my head when I hear the name!

MiaKulper · 20/03/2026 09:18

Calliopespa · 19/03/2026 21:51

I really don't understand how people are finding Julius effeminate when the "us" ending is for masculine second declension nouns in Latin, so inherently sounds masculine.

Because we know a lot of Julias and Julies.

SirChenjins · 20/03/2026 08:47

SharpGoldWriter · 19/03/2026 21:50

Definitely would never choose a name we don't love! I do think, for us, names get points for not being seen everywhere but that's also not to discount more popular names as being anything negative. That said, we also would never choose a name simply BECAUSE it's unusual. It would be a combination of loving it + not as commonly heard! As for getting feedback here, it's just helpful to talk/think through options as I'm narrowing it down...because goodness knows my husband is tired of me talking about it over and over! 😂

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But if you really and truly loved Julius, you wouldn't even think about getting feedback from a bunch of randoms on the internet! Are you sure it's really THE name?

HotBaths · 20/03/2026 07:59

MonsteraDeliciosa · 20/03/2026 07:52

Yes, like that big girl’s blouse Julius Caesar Confused

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Yeah, if there was a Top Machismo Award through the ages, surely the guy who crucified his kidnappers, conquered Gaul, crossed the Rubicon, won a civil war, appointed himself dictator for life, had an affair with Cleopatra, introduced a calendar named after him, is up there to win it?

MonsteraDeliciosa · 20/03/2026 07:52

Skybluepinky · 19/03/2026 17:07

Really weedy and weak, definitely not a strong name.

Yes, like that big girl’s blouse Julius Caesar Confused

Jk987 · 20/03/2026 03:17

Traitor!

JMSA · 20/03/2026 03:08

I think it sounds a bit ridiculous - sorry!

ExOptimist · 20/03/2026 00:25

Calliopespa · 19/03/2026 21:51

I really don't understand how people are finding Julius effeminate when the "us" ending is for masculine second declension nouns in Latin, so inherently sounds masculine.

Because people who make those comments are uneducated.

There surely is no one who hasn't heard of Julius Caesar. He commanded armies and conquered numerous tribes all over the Roman empire and was an extremely successful leader, can't think of anything much more masculine than that.

If someone wanted to call their child the name I'd probably think they were fans of Ancient Rome, and there's nothing wrong with that, I am too. ( But I didn't give my children Roman names).

Handrearedmagpie · 19/03/2026 23:57

Wet, posh, pretentious, I don’t like it.

Calliopespa · 19/03/2026 21:51

I really don't understand how people are finding Julius effeminate when the "us" ending is for masculine second declension nouns in Latin, so inherently sounds masculine.

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SharpGoldWriter · 19/03/2026 21:50

SirChenjins · 19/03/2026 17:15

Not posh, just desperate to be unique, rather than simply giving your child a name that you love. If you really adore the name then it won't matter a jot what anyone else thinks, or if you know 30 other kids with that name - every child is special, regardless of its name.

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Definitely would never choose a name we don't love! I do think, for us, names get points for not being seen everywhere but that's also not to discount more popular names as being anything negative. That said, we also would never choose a name simply BECAUSE it's unusual. It would be a combination of loving it + not as commonly heard! As for getting feedback here, it's just helpful to talk/think through options as I'm narrowing it down...because goodness knows my husband is tired of me talking about it over and over! 😂

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SharpGoldWriter · 19/03/2026 21:47

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 19/03/2026 16:12

I've nannied a Julius (and have a friend with an Augustus if you want opinions on that!) and firstly he loved his name, doing the Romans in y4 was quite amusing because his friends called him Julius Caesar for a full term (which he liked a lot!) (it then got shortened to J.C...then they'd forgotten in the new term!) he got called Julie once in year 6, retaliated with a swipe at the other kids name and that was that.

And in contrast, his brother Harry was called Harry Potter, potter or the boy who lived for ALOT of primary school which he also wasn't bothered about but kids will find something to say about ANY name if they want tbh. Hell I've nannied a Harrison who was called Morrisons for 2 years (because you could see one from the school playground 😂)

Secondary school was no problem, there's SO many different names these days that it wasn't like his name stuck out at all!

So basically, would I call my child it? No, purely because it sounds daft with my surname! But it's a strong name, inoffensive and you like it!

Such a thoughtful response - thank you!

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xOlive · 19/03/2026 18:27

HellenicOfTroy · 19/03/2026 16:23

I get that everyone has specific associations with a name but like @Bellybellas I am also interested in what people mean by pretentious and "try-hard". Does this always mean trying hard to be posh? I see it quite a bit on these boards.

"Ooo lar dee dar, fancy pants Magee."@xOlive, is this comment because you're annoyed at people you perceive as not posh trying to come across as posh?

No, not at all, I’m not annoyed by posh people or… do people pretend to be posh? Either way, no it wouldn’t annoy me at all.
I just think it’s a fancy pants name, my Dad has a cat called Sebastian and I pretend to do the cat’s voice in a “posh” voice 😂 they’re just fancy names.

SirChenjins · 19/03/2026 17:15

HellenicOfTroy · 19/03/2026 16:23

I get that everyone has specific associations with a name but like @Bellybellas I am also interested in what people mean by pretentious and "try-hard". Does this always mean trying hard to be posh? I see it quite a bit on these boards.

"Ooo lar dee dar, fancy pants Magee."@xOlive, is this comment because you're annoyed at people you perceive as not posh trying to come across as posh?

Not posh, just desperate to be unique, rather than simply giving your child a name that you love. If you really adore the name then it won't matter a jot what anyone else thinks, or if you know 30 other kids with that name - every child is special, regardless of its name.

Skybluepinky · 19/03/2026 17:07

Really weedy and weak, definitely not a strong name.

HellenicOfTroy · 19/03/2026 16:23

I get that everyone has specific associations with a name but like @Bellybellas I am also interested in what people mean by pretentious and "try-hard". Does this always mean trying hard to be posh? I see it quite a bit on these boards.

"Ooo lar dee dar, fancy pants Magee."@xOlive, is this comment because you're annoyed at people you perceive as not posh trying to come across as posh?

MiaKulper · 19/03/2026 16:18

I have a goddess-type name. I like it because it is my name but I do wonder why I was named it. I don't think I'd like it if it wasn't my name.

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