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Evan

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User12356 · 21/10/2017 09:03

I am thinking about using this name for my son, I love its simplicity and the fact that it's not too common. My other options are Matthew (but not keen on Matt) or Thomas (don't love Tom). The middle name will be James. Can I get your thoughts on the name, is it likely to date? What do you imagine an Evan to be like? tia.

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BabloHoney · 21/10/2017 09:24

I think it's lovely, really strong name! And the only famous Evan I can think of is Evan Dando and he is really cool :) our son who's 3 is called Ewan, similar and we get lots of compliments on it, we loved that it was a bit different but not too out there. Good luck deciding x

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 21/10/2017 09:26

I like Evan James, very nice.

euanthesheepiloveyou · 21/10/2017 11:49

I love it & much prefer it to Matthew & Thomas. Evan James sounds lovely. I know 2 little Evans. One is a baby & the other is an adorable, dark curly haired little 3 year old.

Imabanana · 21/10/2017 12:02

I don't know any and think it's lovely.

Chaffinch4 · 21/10/2017 12:37

Evan James is a fantastic name.

Frazzled2207 · 21/10/2017 12:52

Good name.
Reminds me of the guy on news night but he’s not sufficiently famous to make that an issue and he’s pretty cool anyway

ChocolateCrunch · 21/10/2017 12:58

Yes, Evan James. I know one, who's 6 years old.

honeymoonpyjamas · 21/10/2017 13:09

Much much much prefer Matthew although Evan is quite nice too. I think Matthew is a stronger name

hahahaIdontgetit · 21/10/2017 13:12

Love Evan, (also like Matthew and Thomas).

JoshGrobansFurryHamster · 21/10/2017 13:25

I have a three year old, blonde haired, blue eyed Evan and I love it Wink

He’s the only little Evan I know - it’s a strong name, no bad nicknames or shortenings, easy to pronounce and for the name snobs Hmm Dr Evan sounds 100% haha

MikeUniformMike · 21/10/2017 14:21

Evan Davies who presents Newsnight. I like it.

Annabelle4 · 21/10/2017 14:24

I like it, but think it sounds a little soft, or dare I say 'feminine'.

I only know one, he's 10

BikeRunSki · 21/10/2017 14:24

I like it. I know 2, one who must be in his mid 60s and one who is 9. The younger one is Evan James, and known as “Ev” to his mates.

Montacute · 21/10/2017 16:02

I had a fling with an American guy called Evan. Nothing soft or feminine about that man!

Montacute · 21/10/2017 16:02

I had a fling with an American guy called Evan. Nothing soft or feminine about that man!

TriHard27 · 21/10/2017 16:03

My grandad's name but unfortunately we couldn't use it due to another name in the family. I love it.

MOLLY17 · 21/10/2017 17:20

That's the name i have planned. Both first and second. What area do you live in as wondering how how popular it might be when he starts school Smile

AnyaMoondial · 21/10/2017 18:27

Love it.

Looserwoman · 21/10/2017 19:43

Love it. Only know one aged 11.

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User12356 · 21/10/2017 20:40

Thanks for all the positive replies, it is something which has been floating around in my head so it's really nice to hear other people's thoughts. MOLLY17 I am in the north west, I don't think it's very popular here.

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Zhabr · 21/10/2017 23:34

google Evan Williams canadian actor-he is gorgeous!

FeralBeryl · 21/10/2017 23:36

My one great naming regret was not using this! Do it for me Wink fantastic, strong name.

GrockleBocs · 21/10/2017 23:36

We had Evan on our shortlist so it's a yes from me :)

BubblegumFactory · 21/10/2017 23:38

I’ve got one. Still love the name, no regrets.

BikeRunSki · 21/10/2017 23:41

The older Evan I know is a Dr Evan. Works fine.