Ivan..

[Pebbles0934]

What are your thoughts on Ivan?

Strange? Popular? Unusual? Boring? Nice? Horrid?

I like it. Not common at all around here, but not massively out there either.

Though Ifan would probably be more likely around these parts.

I think it sounds quite harsh name but that may not bother you if your going for the whole 'strong' feel.

The Terrible.

Sorry.

Like it. Knew one at school . Strong name in my opinion.

I like it. No one will have trouble spelling it and his teachers are unlikely to have to call him Ivan surname initial to distinguish him from other Ivans.

I like it. There was one the year above me at school. And I know another of a similar age - early 40s. My dc are 5 and 2 and I have never come across any small ones.

Depends on your nationality. Id assume Eastern Europe/ Russia and it was pronounced Ee-van not Ai-vun.

Avan?

Horrid. But love Evan.

I love it. It's uncommon and classic.

Lovely. One of my favourite names for boys (along with Percy, so you might want to ignore me).

I don't like it, it's an old man name to me.

Love Evan, though.

The terrible.
Sorry.

Evan or Ifan better

Love it. It's a wonderful name.

I love it, unfortunately DH doesn't! Also like Ivo very much.

I know a few Ivans of different ages. I think it's an interesting choice - a proper name, quite unusual, recognisable, and not that common.