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Sebastian

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SharpGoldWriter · 27/03/2026 13:53

Is Sebastian overdone? What does it bring to mind?

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viques · 27/03/2026 22:47

I used to know a delightful little Sebastian. He was quite solemn and serious and famous for always eating three weetabix (at two years old!) He was very tall and solid.

FettleOfKish · 27/03/2026 22:44

I only know one, and I’m biased as it’s DH. He’s 44 and not British. I don’t know if I’ve even met another Sebastian.

Ineedanewsofa · 27/03/2026 22:40

Work with a brilliant one, everyone loves him! I think of the crab 2nd and the Cruel Intentions character 3rd, so only positive associations for me.

swifttara · 27/03/2026 22:29

Love it. Classic but not dull.

Giraffehaver · 27/03/2026 22:21

Makes me think of a song my mum played when I was little. Somebody Called me Sebastian was the chorus.
Dad used to sing Somebody Called me a Bastard which drove mum crazy

WaryOliveBird · 27/03/2026 21:48

SharpGoldWriter · 27/03/2026 13:53

Is Sebastian overdone? What does it bring to mind?

the film cruel intentions and basically hes a player

Moen · 27/03/2026 21:47

Love it!

Calliopespa · 27/03/2026 21:45

NamingNoNames · 27/03/2026 18:21

It was "posh or pretentious" in the days when Waugh was writing. It's not now.
I'm not keen.

He probably has a sister called Matilda or Amelia.

I agree that Se-bas-chun is horrible.

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I agree: Sebastian's days as a posh bloke are over!

CelticSilver · 27/03/2026 20:19

The Neverending Story. Love the name.

whatisforteamum · 27/03/2026 18:54

Makes me think of my lovely cat.A ginger character.😺

murkydepths · 27/03/2026 18:34

It makes me think of a bit of a smarmy twat that works in finance, sorry. I'm sure there are nice ones out there!

NamingNoNames · 27/03/2026 18:21

It was "posh or pretentious" in the days when Waugh was writing. It's not now.
I'm not keen.

He probably has a sister called Matilda or Amelia.

I agree that Se-bas-chun is horrible.

SoftIce · 27/03/2026 18:04

@Fifiesta It is not as uncommon as you think. Google "pronunciation of Sebastian" 😄
I agree that Se-bas-chun is horrible.

Fifiesta · 27/03/2026 17:54

SoftIce · 27/03/2026 17:30

I don't like Se-bas-chun. I like Se-bas-tee-an.

Thankfully I don’t know anyone who would mangle the pronunciation to match your first example.
It has been used in our family, so thumbs up from us.

SoftIce · 27/03/2026 17:30

I don't like Se-bas-chun. I like Se-bas-tee-an.

worrisomeasset · 27/03/2026 17:30

It has a Brideshead vibe. It will always remind me of Sebastian Flyte and his special friend Aloysius.

Sebastian
exhaustedandoverit · 27/03/2026 17:27

I loved it and wanted it for DS until Sebastian in Corrie put me off it 😂.
DD said if I’d used the name she’d have nick named him sea bass so I’m quite glad I swerved it.
I still think it’s a nice name though

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 27/03/2026 17:26

I’m probably in a minority but I really dislike it. Like a previous poster it reminds me of bastard. I don’t think it’s over used though.

Moveoverdarlin · 27/03/2026 17:26

Really great name. I think years ago it was seen as a bit poncy and posh, but I know a couple and they’re just nice normal lads.

alexdgr8 · 27/03/2026 17:24

It's a fine name.
Classic.
Both ancient and modern. For once someone starting a baby name thread with a sensible suggestion.

Splantes · 27/03/2026 17:22

Cute. Out of 10 boys in my child's infant class, 2 are Sebastians. You just don't know what other names are common in your catchment area.

IDrinkTeaAllTheTime · 27/03/2026 17:21

I really like the name Sebastian. I used to live in Germany and it was pretty common there. I’ve noticed it making a bit of a comeback in the UK over the last few years, but there seems to be a bit of a sneery attitude from some people who think it sounds posh or pretentious. I think it’s just a classic name.

MissSophiaGrace · 27/03/2026 17:16

Love it.

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 27/03/2026 17:08

I only know one Sebastian and he’s 15. I can’t think of any others in my kid's secondary school. I do like the name Seb as a cute nickname.

BoleynMemories13 · 27/03/2026 17:01

As a full name, I'm not at all keen. I do love the short form Seb though.

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