Atticus, is it too much?

[yorkshiregirl29]

We LOVE the name Atticus but we've been getting lots of negative feedback.
What are your opinions?

I like it.

My DS was called Atticus during my pregnancy because we didn't want anyone knowing his name before he was born. But DH and I both like the name.

In fact, it even left an impression on a friend of mine who named her DS Atticus this year.

If you like it, go for it!

It's awful. It's a very unattractive name imho.

I know someone with a baby Atticus but honestly, I think it's just too much. Really wanky and try hard.

Atti is absolutely awful.

I think it's lovely.

I think it is unusual and beautiful.

Call your DC whatever you like and don't give a shit about what anyone else thinks.

Awful, ugly name

I’ve always really liked Atticus however I think it will depend on where you live and your socio economic bracket to be brutally honest. Or you just go with it regardless 🤷‍♀️

Sorry but to most people it really will appear try hard.

Could someone who thinks Atticus is a 'try hard' name unpack this for me? What is it that you think someone who calls their child Atticus is 'trying hard' to be?

I'm with the Go Set a Watchman people. Wouldn't want my child named after a bigot.

Middle name Roofus or Loftus?

Sorry but to most people it really will appear try hard

I also don't get this?! Trying hard choose a great name? Should parents just pick a random top 10 name?

I think Atticus is a great name. What am I doing that's 'trying too hard' ?!

Bloody hell, I can't believe how many people think a child will be bullied for their name. Unless you live in a place with no ethnicities other than 'White British', there are a whole world of not Jack or Olivia's. If you like the name OP then go for it, it's not stupid or weird, or a non-name.

The only kid that was teased a little for his name at our school was William with Willy.

But what on earth is tease worthy about Atticus?

It's not a name for people IRL.

Fancy kids in state schools having 'out there' names- hilarious!

What will they think of next?!

Not keen on Atticus, sorry op.

The most important thing is that you two like it. Don't change the name to something you like less because you're worried about what other people think.

I LOVE it but don't know if I could ever use it. Maybe for a middle name?

My cat was called Catticus (now anyone who knows me will know who I am)

Heard someone calling their little Atticus over to them in the garden centre this summer, it caused at least two separate families to snigger -made me feel sorry for the boy- so for that reason I’m not keen.

You should never share a name before you’ve given it, it saves someone ruining it for you.

I know two dogs called Atticus. No humans though.

I love it.

My DS who is 10 is called Atticus. He's never been bullied. It's just a name. Lots of unusual names in his school and also in the area we live in. Only ever had positive comments about his name.

Use it if you love it, it's a lovely name!

Heard someone calling their little Atticus over to them in the garden centre this summer, it caused at least two separate families to snigger -made me feel sorry for the boy-

Actually makes me feel sorry for the sniggering families! What narrow mindedness and how rude! Their poor children have great parent role models.

Very pretentious and naff. If you cant think of anything decent then stick to a traditional name.