Paul?

[Babyblues14]

We have chosen amelia-rose for a girl.
We were struggling for a boys name. I was considering Dylan.
Our close friend recently had a seizure and alnost died and my dh would like to name baby after him if we have a boy.
What do you think of Paul?
I like it for a teen/adult name but not sure for a baby
I dont think there is any name that suits all stages of life

But if he's picking it why are you even asking us? Surely your opinion isn't relevant and ours even less so?

It's crap sorry. Like Wayne or Geoff.

I like Paul.

I like it. It's different. If my baby turns out to be a boy he will be Maurice Billy which everyone has pulled their faces at (named after daddy and grandad first name wise)

Old names are coming back into fashion :)

I know loads of Pauls!! I know what mean though you do associate it more with a teenager or adult than a child but all the millions of Pauls walking around out there were a baby at some point. I never understand Gary, there's so many of them but I can't imagine a baby being Gary

Why are you so defensive name change??
I want to see how people react to the name. If you like I can get my dh to ask the same question. I really don't see why it matters

I'm not being defensive, no one's attacking me! Just giving my opinion.

I think it's awful sorry.

God no. It's beyond dreadful.

It was naff in the 70s and 80s and does not deserve even an ironic revival.

It's not classic, unless you think Gary, Barry and Wayne are classics too.

I was at school with Paul's. It goes with Darren, David, Ian , Dean etc.
It's not old enough or, modern enough for me.
Sounds like you have been named after your dad.

It's a bit weird to name a baby after someone who nearly died, but I suppose babies get named after people who have actually died all the time. So at least your reasoning is cheerier!

Personally I think there are too many Pauls as it is. They're everywhere! If a bloke isn't called Paul his brother is or his best friend is. Or both.

I like it too. I suspect name like Paul Jason and mark are going to make a massive comeback soon.

I love Paul.xx

Just no

I love the name Paul.

Paul is much nicer than Gary or Wayne, and I much prefer it to Dylan. There are lots of Dylans around at the moment, but I don't think I've met a little one for years.

I had a "boyfriend" called Paul when I was about five, I wonder what happened to him. Really common surname so no chance of googling or stalking on fb

Of all of my male acquaintances, Paul is the most common name, along with David's. I am in my 50s though and thinking is time for a revival. DH is Paul, as is my best friend.

I agree. Paul is much nicer than Gary, Wayne, Geoff etc. Paul's a classic, it's in the Bible (not that I'm religious but I think Biblical names are pretty classic).

Not ready for a revival just yet, I don't think, although it would be just about OK as a middle name. I like your reason for considering it though.

It is the most common name among men I work with (large public sector organisation) ranging from thirties to fifties! Not keen personally, though a family friend on France just had a baby Paul so maybe more cool on the continent...?

Saul is much better!

I like it, it's simple and classic, like Sean or Pete or Greg.
70s names are due a revival any minute now. Expect a class full of Tonys, Brians, Susans and Lindas in the near future!

Please don't do it! I know several Paul's- all well over the age of 30, some of whom have been idiots. It's not quite old enough to be considered 'vintage' or 'retro' and frankly sounds dull imo. Has the friend got a middle name you could use instead? Or maybe Paul could be a middle name?

It's dreadful. I think I actually prefer Gary! I can't believe so many people have responded warmly.
Every Paul I've ever known has looked like a potato which doesn't help.

It's a great name and you have a strong reason to want to use it. Go for it.

I love the name Paul! and secretly love Gary and Barry sssh don't tell anyone