What do you think about Emmet?

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Loved it when we decided on it, but as DS's arrival draws nearer (due in Feb), I am getting nervous about our choice. We want something friendly but strong, and not too common. Ugh, I think I've thought too much about it and now I can't get a fresh head, if you know what I mean.

Hyacinth Bucket here, too. It's an unattractive, weak, effeminate name.

I love Emmet. I also know an Emmett, which I prefer spelling wise. On my short list if we have another boy!

Hmm. It's OK but better spelled Emmett. Elliott is nicer though.

Cornish for grockle. I wouldn't use it down 'ere.

Really like it. But we go to Cornwall a lot so I couldn't use it :)

I like it...but I'm not British. Which probably doesn't help. Sorry!

I like it but im a twilight fan

It's a family name for me- have a great grandfather with the name.

It was in my list for a boy.

It has a horrble sound, like grommet.

Plus, I immediatly thought:
Back to the Future
Twilight

Sorry, you did ask

Ant. But then actually being called Ant works for Ant, so why not.

Love it
Was on my list

No way, it's a derogatory term in Cornwall for a tourist. 'Bloody Emmets'

It's not that it means ant, it's that it's derogatory.

Nice. I like it.

I like it with one or even 2 Ts, but then I associate it with a very nice Irish Emmet I know.

I like it, see it as very American (quite popular there). I've only ever seen it spelt with two t's at the end though.

I think of the Twilight vampire. Its a nice name though.

First thought was Dr Emmet Brown - cool...
Second was Keeping Up Appearances - weak...

I'd wager that very few people of your son's generation will come across Hyacinth Bucket though, whereas Back to the Future will always be a classic.

I like it...

I automatically think of Robert Emmet and I quite like it, know a fair few Irish men with this name. None of them weak or effeminate.

Just depends what your associations are I suppose.

Not keen. Keeping Up Appearances ....

You may find people automatically assume Twilight fan. But if that doesn't bother you, it won't be an issue. I wanted Bella for a while but didn't want the "oh because of twilight?" every time I met someone!

It's an OK name, it does immediately make me think of Keeping Up Appearances, but I doubt your DS will be too bothered about that!

It's not one I would choose myself but it's not awful.

Not at all helpful, sorry!