Ariel?

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Thoughts on Ariel for a boy? Thanks

Maybe plebeians only use Daz?

Sylvia Plath's son was called Ariel. I really like it.

I like it too! I'd assume it was a boy as well, if I saw it written down.

Ariel Bender was pretty cool!

In a typical UK playground, kids will assume that he's named after the Disney Princess.

If kids are looking for someone to tease, there's their ammo.

Just check with a passing teenager.

I love it, it was in my short list for DS. And don't even think about the washing up powder because children really don't tend to know washing powder brands, it's not as popular as it used to be for washing anyway

Still The Little Mermaid ruined it for me Literally the only reason we didn't go with it and I was gutted as I think it's such a strong male name!

I'm someone who has the name of a superhero sidekick and that followed me until I left school (drunk people still mention it) so I think TLM is just too popular to get away with it and it's such a shame

I think the playground will associate with the mermaid princess, not the washing powder. I have a 5 yo. It's a disney princess. Everyone knows that.

Not sure how many children know about washing powder.

It's like calling your son Elsa, Aurora or Cinderella. Really, it's that popular amongst girls. And if the girls are all into disney princesses, you are sure all the boys will know of it.

Would Arieh (ah-ree-ay)be acceptable if you're after a Jewish name? Only one letter difference . Can't get on board with Ariel for all the reasons above - detergent/girly
Also vague memory of song 'Ariel' by Dean somebody?

YoungGirl - Sylvia's Plath's son was Nicholas, wasn't he (Nick and the Candlestick)? She did write a collection of poetry called Ariel though - I think the reference was Shakespearean in her case.

I quite like it. Only on a girl though.

it sounds nice but i think my other half would think i'd gone barmy if i suggested naming our child after a laundry detergent brand

I'm trying to think of Super Hero sidekicks now.

Penfold?

I do think it's a lovely name. I had no idea it was a male name too. I've only ever heard of the little mermaid.
Which unfortunately I think will always come up! Especially since Disney re-release all their classics, the films will always be around if you know what I mean.

I know a male 'Irial' pronounced 'ear-e-al'. I think it's odd.

Fluent Think more comic book/famous films

Robin?

We have a winner Blackberry

Was so hoping it was Penfold Yournewspaper. Might start to tout it on here, could be the new 'it' name!

It's about time it made a comeback!

Ariel Castro is what came to mind, sorry.

Sylvia Plath named her children Frieda and Nicholas.

Ariel was her horse.