Heathcliff?

[Linguaphile]

It would be shortened to either Heath or Cliff for everyday use... what do you think? Is it ridiculously Wuthering Heights-tinged? We have a Vivienne and a Philippa already (Pip and Vivi). Really struggling for a boys name that DH reckons is 'masculine' enough (whatever THAT means) and that I don't feel is either too all-American-boy sounding ( Chase, Trent, etc... eew).

The only name we can really agree on is Felix, which I do like, but I'd like to have options!

Don't do it

I wouldn't, it's very Wuthering Heights and he's an abuser.

Felix is lovely.

Yes it's rediculously Wuthering Heights. Don't do it. Heath is ok though.

I'm afraid it's a name I would find extremely difficult to disassociate with Wuthering Heights - and Heathcliffe really isnt a very pleasant character!

Oh dear, yes, I did wonder if that might be the case. Sigh. Ah well, moving on then.

I'd say no. Heath on its own? Please, not Cliff! Felix is a nice name.

What about Edgar?

No. It's defined so closely with one literary character. And Cliff is dire.

Byron?

We're strongly considering Heath for our baby due next week (hopefully!). DH turned nose up at heathcliff but really likes Heath. It's a strong name. Go for it!

My friend's little boy is named Heathcliff. It's generally shortened to Heath. I thought it was a ridiculous name when she first announced it, but to be honest it is now just him! If you like it, go for it!

Heathcliff is a brute and bully. Edgar is the stoic one!

Heath is nice cliff is bloody awful
Heathcliff is far too "wuthering heights"

Heath on its own I love.

Heathcliff is awful. Used by people who haven't read the book and think 'oh isn't Heathcliff a great romantic hero like Mr Darcy or something? Let's go with that'.

I like Heathcliff and Heath

You could always introduce him to everyone as Heath but have heathcliffe on the certificate

Terrible - poor child at school and when he gets older .

.... It's me it's Cathy I've come home nowowowow.....

Actually quite like it! Heath is cool.

I used to go out with a Heathcliff. It suited him, but he found it tremendously embarrassing.

We have Heath. So i love the name :)
Heathcliff is nice, but no point if its only in documents.
Cliff is awful.

Heathcliff no, Heath very much yes.

Go for Heath!