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Julian- yay or nay..?

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crumpette · 27/09/2009 16:34

Hello

So DP has announced his new fav baby name for expected dc2, who is definitely all boy

He wants Julian, nickname Jules...

what do you think? I am beyond caring right now I have just given up trying to find a boys name I love so will settle for one that I like and DP likes. It's important to me that it translates well in Spanish and French.. I don't dislike it so far but I'm not sure...

Is it too camp/frilly/girly? Is he going to be teased? Am I going to feel silly shouting his name out in the park..?

honest opinions please!

Thanks

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ancientgeordiegirl · 27/09/2009 19:59

like it - have a close (very macho sporty) friend in his 30s called Julian nn Jules also know a little boy (about 3) who has Jules as a nn. Prefer Julian to Julius (unless you are from ancient rome and want to be come Caesar!).....

diddl · 27/09/2009 19:52

Also prefer Julius.

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RustyBear · 27/09/2009 17:10

DS is officially Firstname Julian Thirdname Surname. We added Julian at the last minute on a whim, soon realised it was a mistake, but have never got round to doing anything about it. DS dropped it as soon as he could, though of course it's on his birth certificate & therefore his passport. But he went through secondary school & university as Firstname Thirdname Surname.

Cortina · 27/09/2009 17:03

Also reminds me of 'Julian, Dick and Anne George and Timmy the dog' in a good way!

Cortina · 27/09/2009 17:00

I know a couple of 5 year olds with this name and it's growing on me. Both these are rough and tumble boys and the name suits them. I think it is becoming more popular.

I do think of 'King Julian' (who makes me laugh) in Madagascar and this has become the nickname of one of little boys we know.

I also know a man in his 30s with this name, known as Jules, again very macho!

I predict this name will be in the top 20 in a few years. Go for it!

By the way can anyone tell me if it is more popular in the US?

janeite · 27/09/2009 16:44

It's okay - but Jules is silly.

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crumpette · 27/09/2009 16:43

sorry, x-posted! skihorse that does help!!!

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crumpette · 27/09/2009 16:42

thanks electra, I'm not sure if I even like it or not, which is probably why I am posting this!!

I am seriously put off the name by the comedian julian clary..

the only other name DP likes is David, but he already has a son called that!!!

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OrmIrian · 27/09/2009 16:41

Have no problem with the name per se. But every single Julian I know is a total utter dickhead. So not for me. Purely personal of course

skihorse · 27/09/2009 16:40

If it helps at all, in our household it's our "piss-take not in a million years" name for the unborn boy.

electra · 27/09/2009 16:36

I don't like it.....sorry

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