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Vincent/ Vinnie

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Ivegotmrbitey · 23/05/2011 17:38

Hello, my husband is really keen on naming our son (due in 10 weeks) Vincent or Vinnie for short. It brings a very strong mental image to my mind and I am just wondering what other people think of it?

Any comments welcomed!

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bigbluebump · 23/05/2011 17:40

I like Vincent.

Janoschi · 23/05/2011 17:41

I know a horrible brat called Vincent (Vince), so I find it hard to see it in a positive light!

Cheeruploveitmightneverhappen · 23/05/2011 17:47

I like it, it makes me think of a 1950's 'greaser' for some reason.

Prefer Vincent to Vinnie.

GwendolineMaryLacey · 23/05/2011 17:48

Spiv, sorry.

yousankmybattleship · 23/05/2011 17:52

I really like Vincent, but Vinne just makes me think of someone you'd pay to go and kneecap someone. Maybe that's just me!

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Ivegotmrbitey · 23/05/2011 17:52

This is really helpful, thank you.

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Mousesmummy · 23/05/2011 17:55

Makes me think of the song "starry starry night, paint your pictures blue and grey . . . "
I married a Vincent in a previous life Smile who turned out to be a NUTTER but it is a lovely underused name IMO - not so keen on Vinnie

LetThereBeRock · 23/05/2011 17:56

Vincent is ok,but Vinnie is horrid,and it sounds like a Mafia member.

shoobidoo · 23/05/2011 18:55

I like Vincent, nickname Vince. Not keen on Vinnie either.

whackamole · 24/05/2011 20:42

Horrid, horrid, horrid.

Any variation of Vince/Vincent/Vinnie.

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peeriebear · 24/05/2011 20:45

I know a Vincent who was teased about his name at school so much he changed it when he was around 15. However with the slew of variable names in schools today I doubt that would happen again :) Definitely not Vinny as a nn though, it conjures up images of pompadours and switchblades.

rachel234 · 24/05/2011 21:06

I like Vincent very much. But I also really dislike Vinnie...

BatFlattery · 24/05/2011 22:10

I like it a lot, Vinnie too, but not keen on Vince.

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Oakmaiden · 25/05/2011 17:39

My best friend when I was a teenager was called Vincent. I love the name.

JamieAgain · 25/05/2011 18:25

It's one of those names (Vinnie), like Sonny which is self-consciously cute for a little boy, but not sure it stands the test of time. Vincent is a slimy name

What about Victor/Vic?

WowOoo · 25/05/2011 18:27

I used to know someone called Vincent. He didn't like Vinnie, but we called
him Vin.
He was far from thuggish. I think it's a lovely name.

Also love Victor. Prefer that actually to Vincent.

DuchessofKirkcaldy · 25/05/2011 19:36

I have an Uncle called Vincent...He's a lovely man.
Positive connotations for me.

Tommy · 25/05/2011 19:40

Vincent is an older man's name IMO
Don't like it I'm afraid

pointydog · 25/05/2011 19:54

I love Vincent. Vince too. Fantastic.

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Ivegotmrbitey · 25/05/2011 20:13

Thanks for all your comments positive and negative, really useful!

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IntergalacticHussy · 26/05/2011 10:17

i love the name Vincent. It was on my shortlist for if dd2 had been a boy, until i realised i couldn't think of a single Vincent who wasn't slightly bonkers.

Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Gallo
Vinnie Jones

need i go on?

valiumbandwitch · 26/05/2011 10:20

I really like it. I love Victor as well.

Merle · 26/05/2011 12:24

But Inter isn't that really a plus? I like the association of people who have originality and spark, even if there are some downsides.