Dorian for a boy?

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telleport · 06/09/2009 15:26

We don't know what we're having yet, this is our boys choice. Middle name will be a family name.
What do you think? I know there's the film out at the moment and that made me worried enough to check. Typical!

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gossamerdown · 06/09/2009 15:57

I like it, it is a strong literary name.
Dorian comes good in the end so don't see the harm in this.

millenniumfalcon · 06/09/2009 15:40

the book will be an issue, it's a classic, not something that will drop off the cultural radar any time soon.

MamaLazarou · 06/09/2009 15:39

I would associate it (negatively) with the book, I am afraid. It's a shame, as it's a lovely name.

I am afraid Dorri sounds very girly to my ears.

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telleport · 06/09/2009 15:37

We intend to use the nickname Dori (pronounced Dorry as in sorry) but love the whole name.
I didn't think many would have read the book, is now the film that bothers me.
I don't think I ever watched Birds of a Feather, will that be long forgotten now?

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dogofpoints · 06/09/2009 15:36

I think it's a really drippy name for a boy

BalloonSlayer · 06/09/2009 15:31

sorry not naming someone after I meant a name that is always going to be associated with a particular character.

BalloonSlayer · 06/09/2009 15:30

Personally I wouldn't.

People who know the book will be about naming a child after someone with a depraved character. As he gets older and starts to get wrinkles he will have "Yer picture not working, then, eh? eh?"

And if people haven't read the book they will think of the slaggy one on Birds of a Feather.

Nice sounding name though

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