Simon

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Thoughts? Not sure what I think of it. Is it dated?

I'd call it an underused classic. It's a bit dated, in that it's not been popular in recent years, but it's still a fine name. I like it a lot.

I like it. I don't think it is dated and it may make a comeback.

Definitely in the underused classics category for me too.

My DHs name..... I wouldn't put it in the same category as other older names that are being phased out, but have not come across another one under the age of 40

To me it’s the same school of names as Alan, Colin, Keith etc. Not ready for a comeback.

Not for me, plus every time I hear it I just hear the nursery rhyme. Still very dated.

I love it.

I really like it! All the Simons I know are good guys. It's quite refreshing to hear.

I have never liked it but I think that's because of "Simple Simon".

Classic, nice, underused.
I'd say it was in the same league as Andrew, Peter, Mark, Matthew, Paul, Philip.

I'd say it's under used. It's on our list if we have a son as it's got sentimental value for us.

A little dated, along the lines of Paul or David, but still very usable.

Tbh, I think there's something to be said for names that are on a downward rather than upward trajectory.

I immediately think Simple Simon.

That awful bloody kid in Coronation Street...

It reminds me of the character from The Inbetweeners, or the game Simon Says... it's not the worst name though I guess...

Weirdly I’m not keen on Simon but I quite like Simeon.

I also like Simone for a girl.

I’d agree that it’s a “Paul” type name.

It’s a boring name in my mind. Know a few but they’re all 30+. I just think Simple Simon or Simon Says.

Definitely in the Alan/Keith/Colin category.

I like it

@MikeUniformMike

Classic, nice, underused. I'd say it was in the same league as Andrew, Peter, Mark, Matthew, Paul, Philip.

This - all those really nice Biblical names that had quite heavy use in the 60s/70s/80s, which makes people think of them as dated now. (Cf. also Rebecca, Sarah, Rachel, Abigail for girls).

I actually like it! 👍

Yes CatteStreet, but they'll come back before long.
A friend has an Andrew born when baby boys were Ryan, Liam, Joshua or Conor. it seemed dated at the time but it seems fresh now.

I like it! Agree it’s an underused classic.

Simon is lovely.

I would never think of it, but some (American in England) friends have a Simon who’s about 7, and it just feels completely different on a child than I’d expected. A nice classic I think, though I don’t think I’d have thought that until recently knowing a child with the name!