Vlad?

[vlad55]

Yes or no?

The impaler.

So it's a no from me sorry

As a baby name? Obviously no, otherwise you would have the same name and that would be confusing....

Are you Russian?

Do you mind vlad the impaler?

The impaler here too.

Sorry it's a no unless you are Russian and it's a typical name!

Impaler or vodka? Or both?

No

No don't. My ds has a Vlad in his class and he is nicknamed "the impaler"

The Impaler!

No

That's cruel

Presumably short for Vladimir? Volodya is the traditional pet version, which is cuter imo.

Are there other diminutives for Vladimir other than Vlad?

I like Volodya as well.

The Impaler
Putin
Lenin

Terrible associations all around.

I know a Vlad.
Short for Vladimiros.
A Greek name.

I really wouldn't go for that name if the child is going to live in the UK, because of the connotations that everyone else has pointed out.

I'd also be a bit hesitant about Vladimir; the first association I thought of was Putin, which may or may not be what you're going for...

Um ... just no!

It's unfortunate but I saw the thread title and thought 'The Impaler'. Too negative an association for me I'm afraid.

Absolutely no!

Russian DH here... I wouldn't.

Go on I dare you

I love it!

The Impaler here too....sorry!

Brilliant love it

For an impala - yes.