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Caspar

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mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 26/08/2013 18:20

We had kind of decided on Francis for a boy, but I am just not 100% convinced (partly because dh and I pronounce it differently, which I know would irritate me).

DH suggested Caspar this morning. I like it a lot, and am not bothered by the friendly ghost association, as I think it's not something that this generation will really know about.

Would be grateful for any thoughts.

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ImaginaryHat · 26/08/2013 18:40

I really like it, unusual but recognisable.

mrsmindcontrol · 26/08/2013 18:48

Love it!

Alisvolatpropiis · 26/08/2013 18:55

I like it. I know a Caspar, he's about 7 I think.

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 26/08/2013 20:09

I love it!

HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs · 26/08/2013 20:14

I have very pale skin and I used to get bullied and nicknamed Caspar. I know what you mean about the generation thing but I'm only 23. It will only take one cruel child to sing the Caspar theme tune and it will stick!

KateCroydon · 26/08/2013 20:17

Much prefer Francis, and Frank is an excellent nickname.

getmeoutofthismadhouse · 26/08/2013 20:21

I love Caspar. If I had another I would consider it.

MissPlumBroughtALadder · 26/08/2013 20:22

Caspar or Casper?

Layl77 · 26/08/2013 20:50

I like it

pygmy · 26/08/2013 20:56

Love Caspar and much prefer it to Francis, which will be shortened to Frankie or Frank.

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mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 26/08/2013 21:19

See, I don't mind the shortening Frankie, but don't like Frank, it just sounds middle-aged to me, and I just can't love it.

Home, sorry to hear that, it sucks. Baby is likely to have quite olive skin though, so don't think that will be an issue.

I think Caspar is the "correct" spelling, although it would probably make my Dad pronounce it Cas-PAR which would annoy me...

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pygmy · 26/08/2013 21:39

Frankie is on par with Ronnie, Reggie, Vinnie etc.
Caspar!!!!

YankeeAlphaBravoUniform · 26/08/2013 22:12

Love Caspar. Much nicer than Francis.

Diddle82 · 26/08/2013 22:14

Love it, cool name... go for it!

5madthings · 26/08/2013 22:14

Love it, its my nephews name :)

stillenacht · 27/08/2013 07:17

Totally agree with Pygmy re Francis (Frankie etc)... Caspar is lovely thoughSmile

westcoastnortherner · 27/08/2013 07:18

The ghost?

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mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 27/08/2013 07:52

Yes, westcoast, the ghost. As everyone in our generation would say, and kids would look blankly at them.

When my friend named her ds Rory 5 years ago, loads of people warned her off because of the racing car. I've not heard anyone say it for literally years now...

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mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 27/08/2013 07:53

Thanks everyone by the way. I was a bit worried it's a bit try-hard. Boy's names are so hard!

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noodlebum · 27/08/2013 14:05

Caspar is brilliant!

squoosh · 27/08/2013 14:36

I much prefer Francis, Frankie is a great nickname.

Caspar seems very.....wispy.

DalmationDots · 27/08/2013 15:49

Love it, makes me imagine a very handsome boy :)

hetsto · 27/08/2013 16:33

Caspar is a lovely name - classical and the ghost reference will very quickly be outdated!

squoosh · 27/08/2013 16:37

Casper the Ghost has been a cartoon character since the 1940s, I don't think it's going to dip out of popular culture particularly soon. Not saying that should put you off, but it will be a reference that pops up a lot.