Pheonix?

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What do you think of Pheonix for a boy?

I love it, we very nearly went with it as a middle name for ds2

To me, Phoenix will always be River Phoenix, and as such I think it’s a difficult name to live up to. You just can’t be anything less than cool if your name is Phoenix or it’s too ironic.

I think a lot of people have trouble with the spelling, so that would be something that would put me off. Also it does look a little self-consciously trendy.

I like it as a middle name though, especially if it has meaning for you. I think you can pull off more unusual names as middle names than you can as a first name.

I love it. Really love it.

Hugh Grant's character in Paddington 2 was called Phoenix wasn't he? A Hugh Grant association is never a good one.

I like it.

There's a building firm near us that's called Pheonix Builders complete with picture of the mythical bird...

Not good

Harry Potter. Sorry.

I do like some names in Harry Potter though. Current favourites are Ginevra, Luna and Minerva.

Hate it. It's too hippy wannabe/tacky 90s sounding.

What about Ari (stotle)?

With that spelling?

What about griffin?

Makes me think of Scary Spice and Jimmy Gulzar! He didn't last long did he?

As for Brooklyn, he was named after the place of conception according to folklore. Classy.

Micheal is the Irish form of Michael (with a fada on the a) , so not a misspelling...

I know a few, including a Feenicks. It’s not a name I would choose though.

I know 3 children called Phoenix. All born in the last couple of years. I think its actually a really popular name at the moment. Im not too keen on it myself but I dont think its too 'out there'. Dont think anyone would think it was weird seeing as there are loads of kids called that about at the moment.

Feenicks !!??

Love it x

Middle name of one of my daughters

She always gets called "Phee"

I really like the name Phoenix but I think you need to have a certain surname to go with it, not too complicated!