Belle and Sebastian

[overthinkingismymiddlename]

I have a boy called Sebastian and 'Id love to call my girl Isabelle. Would you automatically think of Belle and Sebastian; either the cartoon or the band? My husband is not a big music fan or knows the cartoon but can't help thinking people might think I'm a mega fan. 😂 I enjoyed their music in my youth.

Sorry not heard of cartoon or band

I’m in my 30s if that helps

I would assume you were fans, but I think its cool

Band

I’d think of you must be a fan of the band. But I remember the cartoon as well, it was great!

Hmm not necessarily-especially if they had different shortenings, and you'd probably say sebastian's name first as the eldest..?

I'd definitely think of the band if you used Belle as a nn, but not if you used Bella.

I'd think of the black and white Belgian tv programme dubbed into English.

I would think of the band.

Lovely names by the way

I probably would if you girl was older but this way round, probably not

I’d immediately think of the band!

I'd definitely think of the band!

Lovely names though!

Yes! Boy with the Arab Strap!

If you told me your children were called Belle
and Sebastian I’d think of the band and maybe think you were big fans.

If you said Isabelle and Sebastian I’d probably still hear it but not think it was deliberate.

If you said Sebastian and Isabelle in that order I doubt I’d make the connection, and even less likely if you were talking about Seb and Bella or Basty and Izzy or whatever other variations you might choose!

I'd think of the band, but not in a bad way! If you said Sebastian and Belle then it probably wouldn't click at all. I'm in my 40s.

I would think band but then I'd think but they're nice names that go well together

I'd hum a bit then break into a lusty bellow of "Lets see your kit for games, all the girls look the same. you are challenging style for running miles. You're running miles in some boy's jumper"

But I'm a fan so I'd adore the little B&S....

As an aside did anyone attend the Boaty Weekender?

I know a Belle and Sebastian (not named after the band though). Most people dont get the reference, those that do (90s indie kids) think it's cool.

Isabelle is a family name and I'd love to honour it. My husband chose Sebastian.

Love both names. Loved the cartoon. Love the band. Go for it. Just don't be shouting Belle and Sebastian in for their dinner. 😁

It wouldn't be named after the band. Just love the names really.

Lovely names, never heard of band or cartoon.

@myrtleWilson

No but I went to the original Camper Sands back in 1999 and what fun it was! An immense weekend.

I met brothers called Sonny and Shale which made me laugh far more than it should have done.

Belle and Sebastian isn't as funny as that because they're nice names, but it would definitely make me go 'huh, like the band'.