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WIBU to call my baby Caspian?

102 replies

Runmescript · 04/10/2018 09:57

I'm really struggling to find boys names that I like. We have a great list of girls names and basically nothing on the boys list.

DP has descended into madness and is just reading names from the most popular list - but I don't want to call my baby Oliver, Muhammad or Charlie.

I like Caspian but every time I mention this irl I get "like the sea?" Hmm

Maybe I should stop asking for opinions but I want to know what the NM jury thinks.

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KarrisWhiteOak · 04/10/2018 15:43

Love it. My Dp wouldn’t bear of it tho.

3TresTrois · 04/10/2018 17:03

I really like Caspian, and love Cas as a nickname.

DC18 · 04/10/2018 17:20

I love Caspian. I also think of Prince Caspian from Narnia not the sea. If you like it go for it. It's a great name imo x

IHaveBrilloHair · 04/10/2018 17:22

I like it, I'd think of Narnia too, not the sea.

SomeKnobend · 04/10/2018 17:27

Does your surname begin with a C?

SoutineBellhop · 04/10/2018 17:28

It’s a perfectly nice name, and I’d find someone who thought it terribly out there a bit odd. I know two, one a teenager, one a pre-schooler.

And yes, stop canvassing opinions. It’s not a popularity contest. Thousands of people like the name George, after all, which I think is a dingy, puddingy kind of name. When your baby arrives just introduce him.

Sunflower321 · 04/10/2018 17:30

What's not to like? It's a great interesting name.

(I too find it much more interesting than George)

SumAndSubstance · 04/10/2018 17:41

I’ve taught a couple of Caspians. I like it. It’s unusual without sounding odd.

amilosingitor · 04/10/2018 17:42

I wouldn't connect it with the sea and don't get that reference but I like caspian and have suggested it myself (although it got vetoed) do it! It's a cool name

Notquiteagandt · 04/10/2018 17:45

Caspian was high up on my boys name list. But im having a girl. I love it though.

Only time ever heard it was on some tv programme years ago about young offenders. Boy on it called Caspian and loved it ever since heard it.

Sleephead1 · 04/10/2018 17:51

I like it but really like Cass as a nickname are you ok with it being shortened ? Also I always think about how names sound in your / your local areas accent. If you are both happy with it o say go for it

PippilottaLongstocking · 04/10/2018 18:50

I love it, Caspian and Kaspar were both on my list

LydiaLunch9 · 04/10/2018 19:10

I love it. I also loec Caspar and Cassius.

LydiaLunch9 · 04/10/2018 19:11

also love*

Glumglowworm · 04/10/2018 19:58

I really like it and my first thought is Narnia not the sea

I know a little Cassius but I prefer Caspian

ladybirdsaredotty · 04/10/2018 21:02

We nearly called DS Caspian. I had a thread about it last year, look it up if you fancy!

We didn't use it in the end, not brave enough. You're getting a more positive response than I did, I think, although many did love it. Obviously I love it!

Sunflower321 · 04/10/2018 22:16

Great strong name.

MadMaryBoddington · 04/10/2018 23:30

Love it

FaFoutis · 04/10/2018 23:33

Lovely name.

firawla · 04/10/2018 23:34

Love it! I think of Narnia but that’s a positive

moredoll · 04/10/2018 23:44

I like it. I think of Narnia first too.

Welshmaiden85 · 04/10/2018 23:48

I love it. Also think of Narnia.

Eeevvvveee · 05/10/2018 07:05

Caspian is fab! It's like vintage cool and super modern all at once! If I was allowed (DH also not keen) I'd use it in a heartbeat!

ContessasGulagSpaDay · 05/10/2018 07:07

What did the Caspian Sea?

It would make me think of Saki but otherwise fine Grin

Sunflower321 · 05/10/2018 08:47

Love it!

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