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Merlin?

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carlottawales · 23/09/2008 12:16

for a boy wdyt?

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pointydog · 24/09/2008 16:43

where's his pointy hat

KAEKAE · 24/09/2008 16:29

wizard...and big purple cloak springs to mind.

clareygill · 24/09/2008 15:47

No, no & thrice no! I have a friend who called her now 2 year old boy Merlin & the only job he can ever have when he's older is a children's entertainer, wearing a sparkley cloak with wizard sleeves. The only other Merlin I've ever come across was serving in a petrol station & had VERY bad teeth.

Anglepoise · 23/09/2008 23:03

It's also a type of plane engine apparently. I was also at university with one and I'm pretty sure he's shaking up boardrooms right now. He wasn't teased as far as I know

LuLuBai · 23/09/2008 20:26

I really wanted this for a boy last time I was pg but DH vetoed it very firmly.

It's a type of falcon, not just a fictional wizard. (DH also vetoed Peregrine - I was keen on falcon names!)

Also I think one of Oscar Wilde's children or grandchildren was called Merlin.

MadamAnt · 23/09/2008 20:01

I love it. Seeker - I wouldn't even flicker an eyebrow at those scenarios (MP, Correspondent). Merlin is a good strong old name. If anything I think it would be a name to grow into, rather than a cutey baby name.

Califrau · 23/09/2008 19:58

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OneLieIn · 23/09/2008 19:58

Love it, but think first of the theme park group, then the wizard, then of the nice name.

WinkyWinkola · 23/09/2008 19:57

No.

seeker · 23/09/2008 19:56

The thing is, the cool dude Merlins you all know would still be cool dudes if they were called David or Trevor. Just imagine what it would be like to be the uncoolest of non-dudes and called Merlin.

nuthacuppatea · 23/09/2008 18:45

fabulous!
i knew one who shortened it to Merl. He was a very cool dude! Also like Merryn which may still be used if I have a boy!

wheresBunny · 23/09/2008 17:41

I love it but wouldnt be brave enough!

PestoMonster · 23/09/2008 15:37

I prefer it as a name for a cat tbh

PuppyMonkey · 23/09/2008 15:37

Don't.

dibdabscribble · 23/09/2008 15:35

Cool. I know an adult Merlin who is lovely.

Kathyis6incheshigh · 23/09/2008 15:06

We know a Myrddin. In fact, my dd is going to marry him, she announced yesterday

EachPeachPearMum · 23/09/2008 15:01

I lOVE it, but DH has vetoed.

PrimulaVeris · 23/09/2008 14:58

I knew a Merlin once

He was really weird

seeker · 23/09/2008 14:41

NO.

"May I introduce our new MP -Merlin Jones"

"And now a word from our Economics correspondent - Merlin Jones"

And then imagine a portly middle aged golf player called Merlin Jones. You're not just naming a cute baby, an impish little boy and a cool teenager, you're naming a man. And anyway, the teenager might not be cool, he might be small and spotty and geeky and the name would be a torment to him.

LouMacca · 23/09/2008 14:36

Awful.

frazzledoldbag34 · 23/09/2008 14:28

Only if you buy him a cloak and a pointy hat with stars and moons on it.
Seriously, it's a bit whimsical isn't it?

nooka · 23/09/2008 13:45

I like Meriel, although I didn't know it was Welsh.

dinny · 23/09/2008 13:15

love it

lovely Celtic name

love Meriel too

cremolafoam · 23/09/2008 13:14

Know 2 merlins
both teenagers now

nooka · 23/09/2008 13:13

I think it is a bit silly tbh. Just too associated with the Merlin. Middle name territory. Llewellyn I like a lot though.