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I adore the name Damien for a boy, but you know what I'm going to ask.....

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ChineapplePunk · 21/11/2011 13:44

Is the devil-child association just too strong? Is it insurmountable? :)

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notso · 23/11/2011 14:03

Makes me think of Damien Hirst.

I don't do scary films though.

themildmanneredjanitor · 23/11/2011 14:04

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Acanthus · 23/11/2011 14:06

Went to a wedding a few years ago and when the groom's full name was read out there was an audible shuffle in the congregation. Best avoided, I think. It seemed everyone in that Church got the devil connotation loud and clear.

farmerswifey · 23/11/2011 15:18

I like it. I have a friend named Damien who is a high court judge, so it hasn't held him back at all.

Alas many years ago, long before we thought about having a baby, my husband and I made a deal; If I could name the dog, he could name our first born. We found out this morning that we are pregnant and already he is asking if what I think of Ebenezzer.....

PinkFondantFancy · 26/11/2011 01:07

I love it. I know a Damian and he has a great job and is not devilish in the slightest.

Jux · 26/11/2011 02:44

I know a Damian too. Runs his very successful business, has a wonderful family, very charming and lovely chap.

You must make itmDamian though or the spell won't work Grin

Jux · 26/11/2011 02:46

Well that went badly wrong! D a m i a n might work (without the spaces) oh you know what I mean Blush

chocolaterainbow · 26/11/2011 02:57

Bob Marley requested a change of the spelling of his youngest sons name from Damien to Damian when he was about 2 years old because of the devil child connections.

Montsti · 26/11/2011 08:28

It seemed fitting that Elizabeth Hurley (nothing against her or her DS) named her child Damien as the boy's father was hardly portrayed in a positive light (the "devil's child"...hmm...)...

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Jux · 26/11/2011 12:41
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chocolaterainbow · 26/11/2011 17:28

Also, damien is the son of Rodney off only fools and horses. Dell Boy thinks he's a devil child too.

Anyway, I wouldn't name my son Damien.

theincredibequeenofwands · 26/11/2011 17:54

Liz Hurley's ex wasn't a jackal though.

Or was he? Been a while since I've read Heat magazine and similar and am shamefully out of the loop....

Lonnie · 26/11/2011 18:57

Also, damien is the son of Rodney off only fools and horses. Dell Boy thinks he's a devil child too.

damien is Delboys and Raquel's son Rodney and Cassandra has a baby girl named Joan.

I would not do it but not because of the Devil connections simply because I do not like it has a name I find it harsh and unplesant to say. I adore Lilith as a name

Mousesmummy · 26/11/2011 19:28

My dh's best friend is a Damien - not a problem at all for him - in fact his number plate is 666 Smile

Mousesmummy · 26/11/2011 19:28

My dh's best friend is a Damien - not a problem at all for him - in fact his number plate is 666 Smile

chocolaterainbow · 29/11/2011 01:47

Oh yeah lonnie, your right there! :)

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