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Atticus, Darius or Cassius?

37 replies

TwosaCrowd · 16/06/2014 22:37

Middle name Merrick, as a brother for Cyrus.

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DitzyDonkey · 16/06/2014 22:39

Cassius is lovely!

TwosaCrowd · 16/06/2014 22:43

See I think it's my number one choice, but it goes against my reasons for naming a child (racial heritage=Darius, inspirational name = Atticus). I just like Cassius!

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HaveYouTriedARewardChart · 16/06/2014 22:44

Not Darius! Was that not some x factor type winner? The others are nice and probably quite unusual, especially Atticus.

Spurious · 16/06/2014 22:46

I am reading DD Atticus Claw ATM. So not that one. He's a tabby with a raggy ear.

Artandco · 16/06/2014 22:46

I know brothers Cyrus and Darius - Iranian heritage

I think Darius or Atticus as Cyrus and Cassius is a bit of a
Mouthful

NormanTheForeman · 16/06/2014 22:48

I like Darius. Or how about Marius?

MrsBungle · 16/06/2014 22:49

Cassius

taccure · 16/06/2014 22:58

Cassius and Cyrus are quite similar in sound but I like most of your names.

Artandco · 16/06/2014 22:59

What about:
Caspar
Aslan
Rohan

Darius Merrick sounds best from list

Eastpoint · 16/06/2014 23:02

The Cassius I know is often shortened to Cas. Do you like/mind that? If not Cas & Cyrus sound more different to my ear than Cassius & Cyrus. What about Arash?

taccure · 16/06/2014 23:02

Yes, those would be good. Or Caspian!

PitchSlapped · 16/06/2014 23:06

I like darius best out of your choices

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RAFWife12 · 17/06/2014 06:54

Cassius or Atticus.
I don't like Darius.

rachel234 · 17/06/2014 06:59

I'd avoid another C name, as you already have a Cyrus (can get confusing when post arrives for Mr C. Surname).
Love Atticus but Darius is nice too.

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Provencalroseparadox · 17/06/2014 07:11

I also know a Cassius and think it is lovely

Squirm · 17/06/2014 08:30

Cassius by a long way.

Atticus is pretentious in a bit if a laughable way, and Darius will forever be, hit me baby one more time.

Squirm · 17/06/2014 08:30

Cassius by a long way.

Atticus is pretentious in a bit if a laughable way, and Darius will forever be, hit me baby one more time.

Didactylos · 17/06/2014 08:34

Aurelius

Pebbles0934 · 17/06/2014 10:05

Don't like Darius.

I wanted Atticus or Cassius but I don't like the meaning of Cassius much "empty, robbed" and people keep telling me Atticus is pretentious?! Plus not many nicknames... Not sure I like Atti but you might?!

TwosaCrowd · 18/06/2014 19:38

A real mix of opinions then. I think it's going to be Cassius... But yes I don't like the meaning either to the poster who mentioned it, however it was Mohamed Ali's name, so that's quite nice at least.

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turdfairynomore · 18/06/2014 19:56

Love Darius! Both the name and the Pop Idol version!! His younger brother is Cyrus (and I think he also has a brother called Aria?) I know far too much about him! It borders in obsession!! I like Cassius too though but the short versions seem a bit "girly" which puts me off a little.

looki · 18/06/2014 20:01

Atticus is my favourite. Least favourite is Darius. Cassius is ok and Cassie is a pretty ok nn.

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