Eric or Linus?

[schroedingersdodo]

Which one do you prefer, and why?

If it makes any difference, the baby will be 75% white, 25% Japanese. Taking from his older brother, he'll probably look slightly Asian, but not much (think of a Russian, or maybe someone with Mongolian ascent). His older brother has fair greyish eyes, was born with redish hair (has darkened now).

What I'm trying to say is that DS2 probably won't look properly Japanese, but won't be a blonde Arian guy either, (so no point naming him Katsushiro or Otto). I want a name that fits a person with a mixed heritage (specially because I don't know how exactly he'll will look, and want a name that fits any face).

and we've had NO references to Mr Torvalds either, although admittedly that may be why DP liked the name :-/

I love Eric/Erik

Stressed Eric.

Linus (and his blanket) from Peanuts.

Sorry....

Eric definitely

I prefer Erik to Eric and Linus to both. Linus is cool.

Linus is cool - I considered it for my son.

I have my own Eric. He is brilliant, hilarious and strong willed and puts to bed any ideas of 'eric' as an old man name. I loved it because it's simple, ageless and to me at least sounds heroic and strong!

Thanks all and thanks all mums of Linuses, Erics and Eriks! I'm happy to keep both names in the list for when DS2 is born (and then see what he looks like). But it's good to know the points of view against both names. DH is not very keen on Eric, though, but he may change his mind.

Love Linus!!

Eric is very nice.
Linus is not my cup of tea....at all (sorry).

I love the name Eric. It's my dad's name. I think it'd suit any age.

Don't like Eric at all - old man in socks and sandals....
I LOVE Linus and tried to get it onto our list - he's a musician in Greek mythology which I thought would appeal to my musician DH...and I quite fancy Linus Roache, which I didn't mention! I like the Peanuts connection too. DH didn't adamantly rule it out...but we had a girl :)

I think both are great names. I know a 13 year old Eric, a really cool kid. Was tempted for my own DS.

linus up and shoot us.