Fabian

[therewasalittlegirl]

Heard this name today, and just wondered what the mumsnet verdict was...?

Like.

Fabian Society connection would put me off. Otherwise a nice name, as is Florian - both quite popular in Germany.

I've known a few Fabians, mostly German or with German connections. I like it. But yes, in the UK a lot of people would think Fabian Society (not necessarily a negative, though - depends on your politics!).

It's nice.

Yep, that's quite nice.

never heard of the Fabian Society what is it?

Love the name.

Knew a Florian from Germany aswell, good name too but prefer Fabian.

Love it. My DS's friend from Uni is called Fabian. Don't think he has any German roots. He is mixed race with a fabulous afro and is a lovely young man.

DS also has a mate from Uni called Rameses. I just we had been brave enough to call DS Isambard! That's a fabulous name!!

Fabian was on my list if DD2 had been a boy.LOVE IT!

Fabian Society for that reason only it is wonderful!!!!!

greenzebra it was a socialist group set up the the 1880's. Had the Woolf's, Bernad Shaw and Wells where attached (Russell was for a bit)

sorry green got cut off

It later had Atlee as a member - it was one of the movements that laid the frame work for the Labour party (I'm positive Blair and Brown where at one time members) It is now a left think tank and a socialist society affiliated with the party. The young Fabians are also well known

how about Fabienne

Pros -great if you're leftwing and like big thinkers; unusual but pronouncable

Cons- posh; bit wet to my ears but I don't know why

Fabienne is a girl's name.

But Fabian is too, if she wants a boy's name she should call him Fabien as it is the correct spelling

I love Fabienne for a girl but not so keen on Fabien or Fabian for a boy - I think it's too associated with the Fabian society.

Fabian is a very popular boys' name in Germany. I know an American Fabian too. I think in the UK it is too closely linked to the Fabian society.

(Fabien is the French version of Fabian).

Fabian is my fave boys name...but I'm not allowed it. DH says it sounds too wet sounding! I am Italian and Fabiano is a very popular name in Nortern Italy.

One thing that does put me off though is eveyone I have said Fabian to says, "Ooo I know a Fabien" I HATE FABIEN!!! Now that is a wet name so I think you should be aware of mispronounciation.

I don't think anyone (other than French) would mis-pronounce Fabian.