Too Strange?

[SistineThomas]

Hi! I really love the name Victor, and so does my husband. We're due to have a baby boy towards the end of August, and we thought Victor would be a lovely, strong name for him. But I'm now backtracking because my good friend brought up the fact that "Victor" will make people think of "Victor Frankenstein", and now I'm unsure about it! Help!!!

I don't think most people will think of Victor Frankenstein.

I don't love the name but it's fine, no reason not to choose it if you both like it

A bit too strange, sorry.

I would never, ever associate Victor with Frankenstein! I would think he'd be called "Vic", though - would you mind that?

I wouldn’t think Victor Frankenstein but I would think Victor Meldrew.
Sorry.

No, it's great. I only know one, a teenager now. I have to admit I thought it an odd choice at first but it's really grown on me & it suits him so well. It's definitely a strong name.

Frankenstein wouldn't have occurred to me at all.

My grandad was a Victor and he was ace. I think it's a fantastic name.

Victor is a good strong name. Vic is nice too. I don’t think people will think of victor Frankenstein!

I don’t think victor will make them think of Frankenstein but, personally, I think there are better names.

I love it! It was the name of my granddad, and it was on my list had dd been a boy. I wouldn't think Frankenstein or Meldrew! I think it's very underused and lovely.

I didn’t know that Frankenstein’s name was Victor.

I know 2 Victors, both in their 40s, both nice chaps. One Spanish, one Nigerian.

Such a good, strong name

Frankenstein would never have occurred to me. Meldrew would though.

It's ok. There are lots of worse names.
I think it's not likely to be a top 10 name but it's not ridiculous. Victor Meldrew was cute.
I also like Norman.

Really love the name Victor. Makes me think of 'Victor Hugo'

I know a victor - it's great. He suits it and nobody thinks it's different.

Makes me Think of Victor von doom
Not a bad thing

No it doesn't make me think of Frankenstein lol, definitely don't let that comment put you off if you both love the name , you'll only end up regretting it

My ds has a best friend with this name, lovely boy and I have never thought of it as a strange name.

I love it!!

Victor Hugo

I also know a Spanish Victor. Go for it if you like it.

Prefer it to Hector which gets mumsnet love

I love Victor

I doubt anyone will think of Victor Frankenstein. They might think of Frankenstein if you called him Frank.......

Good name, Victor and Vic is very friendly.

There’s nothing “strange” about Victor.