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Thoughts on Nicholas?

51 replies

Joseph1989 · 04/08/2020 12:33

This seems like a good solid name, although not particularly common in the current generation. What do people think? We already have an Alexander and an Elizabeth. Thanks Smile

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Flappingflamingo · 04/08/2020 12:34

I like it

isabellerossignol · 04/08/2020 12:35

I love it.

BlueChampagne · 04/08/2020 13:24

Good choice

TildaTurnip · 04/08/2020 13:25

Really love it.

MikeUniformMike · 04/08/2020 13:25

I like it.

Whatsyourflava · 04/08/2020 14:00

Great choice

Lavenderblues · 04/08/2020 14:30

I really like Nicholas. Also love Nicola for a girl.

Starlight39 · 04/08/2020 14:36

I like it. Go for it if you like Nick - I know someone who prefers Nicholas and lots of people call him Nick automatically and he has to correct them a lot!

Icantfindanewname · 04/08/2020 14:36

Love it. Called my son it almost 11 years ago. Only one in the primary school. Really suits him and can be abbreviated by his "cool" friends. Although I do seem to spend an inordinate amount of my time inserting the "h" into various official forms...

BusySittingDown · 04/08/2020 14:36

No. Knickerless.

orangejuicer · 04/08/2020 14:39

I like it. Just make sure your surname isn't Hunt Wink

LarkDescending · 04/08/2020 14:43

Love it.

emmathedilemma · 04/08/2020 14:44

It's ok and works with your other names.

NoddingTulip · 04/08/2020 14:46

Love it. Have a 16yr old one, he's known as Nicky amongst family and friends although his school mates tend to call him Nico or Noo. I also have an Elizabeth and ds3 was very nearly an Alexander!

Topseyt · 04/08/2020 14:49

I like it. It is a good, timeless and strong name.

Go for it.

KoalasandRabbit · 04/08/2020 15:09

I love it

DanniArthur · 04/08/2020 15:11

I really love Nicholas! If was on my list if DD had been a boy.

TheSandman · 04/08/2020 15:22

I was Christened Nicholas and hated it all my life -

I changed it when I left home. As a three syllable name it's easy to do sarcastically... and the endless "nickerless" jokes.... it getting shortened to Nick Nicky Nik Nic...

Horrible name.

finallychangedmyusername · 04/08/2020 15:27

I love the name Nicholas.

DramaAlpaca · 04/08/2020 15:30

I really like it.

lampshadery · 04/08/2020 15:40

It's really nice, goes well with the other two names. Alexander if one of my favourite names ever.

WinWinnieTheWay · 04/08/2020 15:45

I love it!

123Dancewithme · 04/08/2020 18:15

Love it

Standrewsschool · 04/08/2020 18:25

Good name and goes well with other sibling’s names,

Moonflower12 · 04/08/2020 18:41

I have a 22 year Nicholas. He is variously known as Nicky, Nick or Noo depending on how old he was when first met!
I wanted a name that was good for adulthood as well as childhood.
He likes his name.