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KSAWERY or SEWERYN or NIKODEM?

92 replies

Leatherr · 03/09/2016 20:29

For baby boy soon due thanks for comments any

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Bubblebloodypop · 03/09/2016 20:31

I like Nikodem, are you from Eastern Europe by any chance?

Leatherr · 03/09/2016 20:34

Yes Smile

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Ornacia · 03/09/2016 20:35

I like Nikodem.

It's a strong name.

TrinityForce · 03/09/2016 20:35

How are they pronounced?

I like Nikodem for it's ease of pronunciation for me, but I can't imagine how the others sound. I'm sure they're lovely, though.

HarrietVane99 · 03/09/2016 20:35

Google tells me those are Polish names. I think Ksawery might be a bit too difficult in the UK. I quite like Nikodem. Niko is a nice nickname. How is Seweryn pronounced? Is it Sev-er-yn?

honeysucklejasmine · 03/09/2016 20:35

I am not familiar with those names, but always loved the nn "Niko" (came across it in a fantasy book) so would go for Nikodem.

MargeryFenworthy · 03/09/2016 20:36

Nicotine and sewers come to mind. Unusual choices.

UmbongoUnchained · 03/09/2016 20:38

Seweryn is lovely.

Ornacia · 03/09/2016 20:38

Agree that Niko is fab.

Margery Fuck off.

SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 03/09/2016 20:38

Seweryn

Leatherr · 03/09/2016 20:42

Yes you pronounced correct Smile

Thanks very much!

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pinkmagic1 · 03/09/2016 20:45

Not familiar with these names or their pronunciations. I have always loved the Polish name Casimir however.

Giratina · 03/09/2016 20:46

Nikodem is the one that translates best into English I think, it's a nice name and he can use Nick when he's older if he wants.

drspouse · 03/09/2016 20:51

Is Ksawery pronounced a bit like Xavery? So is equivalent to Xavier?
I like it in principle but may be too hard to pronounce in the UK from that spelling - can it be spelled with an X at all?
Some friends used Javier for their son (she is Spanish) but decided to spell it Xavier to be a bit easier for non-Spanish speakers (it's a possible but less common spelling in Spanish).

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SilentBob · 03/09/2016 20:52

I know a Nikodem- nickname Niko. He is adorable and therefore Nikodem gets my vote!

BikeRunSki · 03/09/2016 20:53

Do you live in the UK Leatherr?

If you do, I think Nikodem works best, also love the shortening Niko.

Leatherr · 03/09/2016 20:57

Yes it is English version Xavier Smile

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JasperDamerel · 03/09/2016 20:57

Nikodem works best in English, I think. It's a great name - dashing and glamorous but easily shortened to plain Nik if your boy wants something a bit plainer.

Penfold007 · 03/09/2016 21:13

If your long term plans are a life in the UK then I'd go for Nikodem. It's a lovely name.

Mottled · 03/09/2016 21:17

Nikodem

donajimena · 03/09/2016 21:21

I love Seweryn. Never heard it before but I think it would be difficult in the UK. Sewer-in I think most would pronounce it. I'm Welsh so would read it as Se werrin
Nikodem it is!

ClockMakerSue · 03/09/2016 23:17

Nikodem is great. I like the pronounciation of Seweryn but not how it looks written down.

stiffstink · 03/09/2016 23:17

Nikodem is the best. Seweryn will be mispronounced as Soo-wer-in and I read Ksawery like cassowary, the Australian bird that could rip your throat out.

Niko is a great nickname.

Alisvolatpropiis · 03/09/2016 23:27

Nikodem.

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