Julian

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I'm not currently pg - just wondering what your thoughts are about Julian? I really like it, but no-one I know seems to! Generally, from who I've spoken to, the opinion is that it's effeminate, in the same way that Sebastian is (another boys name I love, incidentally!)

Nooooo!

I would think chinless wonder

Fair enough, but why?

Love it, but then I also love Sebastien as a name

Lovely proper mans name not all cutesy.And I am really really opinionated

Nothing wrong with the name but this feels like a female name which has been made male. I.e. Julia to Julian rather than the usual other way round! Too girly for any self respecting older teenage lad in my opinion! Think ahead to the future!

Ah, although I really like Julian, it wouldn't be the name of a DS of mine - I've had that name chosen for a while (we have 2 DDs :) )

Oh, and its not Sebastian or Tarquin

Oh I like it. Not pregnant either but it was on my hypothetical list.

Julian is wet with a side order of soggy.

And reminds me of that insufferable twat from the Famous Five.

I always think of the sci-fi writer Julian May. Who's a woman. I think it's quite a cool name for a woman. Rubbish for a man . . .

I love the name Julian, isn't it a Roman name, which makes me think of warriers and soldiers, so masculine in my eyes? Also Julian from The Famous Five springs to mind, noble and responsible.

A bit effeminate in my head also.

I only know of one Julian, and I thought he was gay. Turns out to be married with a number of DCs.

Sebastian I don't mind though.

I like it, like Jools to. Don't know any children with the name at the moment. Some nice blokes though.

It makes me think of someone who is a yuppie guffawing tory MP type with a wimpy soggy handshake and still calls his mum mummy

I have no idea why - it's just what comes to mind when i think of the name!

It's a fine name but as devotee of radio 4 extra to me It'll always be "julian and Sandy" from Round the horne!

My uncle was called Julian, he was very far from wet or soppy.
He drove a fire engine and I thought he was the coolest man on the planet.
Very sadly he is no longer with us but if I had had a son, Julian was definitely on the list

I think Julian and Sebastian make a refreshing change from the cutesy, babyish sounding Archie/Alfie/Charlie type names. To me, they're strong, cool names (although I dislike the nickname Seb/Sebby).

I think it is quite nice but have never met one before. It does sound quite feminine but I don't think it could be a girls name either for some reason

I much prefer Sebastian.

I know a grown up Julian who is Jules. He's not soppy in the least but I do still think its a bit mimsy. Sebastian isn't the same IMO.

Jules is great, but yes, Julian is a bit wet. Like Francis and Robin.

Wouldn't be my choice.

I don't mind Sebastian, but I wouldn't choose that either.

I like it, prefer it to Sebastian. Lots of boys names are a bit too soft imo. NOah, Finn. I prefer Julius it's a bit stronger.

My brother is called Julien and has spent his whole life hating it! He is late 20's now and I would say only just accepting it! He is also far from effeminate or wet! I however love it! I even have Julius on my list, but I think it's a bit too similar!

My brother has this name too FWIW he is in no way soppy - big rugby player, very masculine type of personality. I prefer the French spelling and pronunciation 'Julien' as I think it sounds nicer and more masculine.