How bad is the name Eugene?

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chinyu · 08/10/2026 10:29

Pregnant with my second, first boy. My daughter also has a traditionally “old lady” name. Husband and I have fought for months over boy names and this one is in our top three.

I know people find it nerdy but I find it cute. Just how bad is it? I can take it. 😆😩 I fear I’m not going to be able to name this kid until he’s earthside.

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CitizenZ · 08/10/2026 10:35

Horrendous!

MyGirlJ · 08/10/2026 10:35

I know a Eugene who's in his late 20s. He's a cool guy, successful at what he does, and he's really nice. I wasn't keen on the name Eugene, but he changed my mind and I now like the name. Funny how that can happen.

Cardhey · 08/10/2026 10:34

Yabvvvvu

CurlewKate · 08/10/2026 10:34

I’m a great believer in not choosing names that will make children’s names any more difficult than necessary. And if you need to ask random strangers you have doubts.

Comeondoreen · 08/10/2026 10:32

I love it!

HedgerowD · 08/10/2026 10:32

I really like it. It's cute but not babyish.

UnpopularOpinionsIWouldUsuallyKeepToMyself · 08/10/2026 10:31

No, nothing wrong with that! It’s not ‘old man’ is it? I don’t really recall hearing that in my childhood unlike names like Ernest and Leonard (which I also like). Also, Gene is a nice diminutive. Love it 😊

Abouteffingtime · 08/10/2026 10:31

I know an adult Eugene who has been known by his middle name since he was about 9, he hates it so much. Sorry!

Seaside3 · 08/10/2026 10:31

I like it. But then I like Eugene levy.

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