Thoughts on Sebastian? And nicknames?

[charcb]

Hi ladies. We wanted something traditional and not too common so we like the sound of Sebastian. What's your thoughts? Only concern is what nickname would we use?

I love Sebastian but a nickname is difficult. I've only known Sebs which isn't great 🙄 go ahead with the name you like maybe and don't worry about it. Nicknames have a way of developing themselves and often don't bear much resemblance to the real name. We chose a name we thought couldn't be shortened but his brother couldn't say it, so he gave him a nickname he could say which stuck and now we all use it 😂

I like Sebastian/Seb. Bastian reminds me of Neverending Story.

I like Sebastian and Seb. I also know a Sebastian whose nickname is Tio (I think this has evolved rather than being a planned nickname).

I know a Sebastian who's nickname is Bash.

Under the sea !!

Love the name though. And Seb is cute

Bash was a nickname used in a show. Can’t remember the name of the show but bash was very handsome

I know a Sebastian - or Sebby as he is called

I know a Sebastian and he gets called Seb

@charcb same as PP I know a Sebastian snd he's Bash! I love that x

Love love love love Sebastian. I'd use Seb personally as I think it sounds great. Bas is ok but I don't like Bash.
(Was it from Anne with an E for the poster that asked above?)

Thanks everyone! Always nice to get someone else's opinions on this! @Fifipop185 does the emoji mean you don't like the nickname Sebby? Or the complete name?

Nicknames are hard with Sebastian though! I love Seb as a nickname but find it will be difficult to pronounce (the ending B sound is quite tricky isn't it?)

Not my cup of tea

I have a Sebastian and we often use Basti as a nickname.

Sebastian is quite nice.

But it's quite long and the short forms are not nice unfortunately. I dislike Seb/Sebby (reminds me of sebaceous or oily) and Basty is too close to bastard unfortunately.

How about a 2 syllable similar name that you wouldn't need to shorten eg
Felix
Marcus
Quentin
Tristan
Roman

Was just talking to my cousin about her 2nd son being named Sebastian , everyone bar one loved it .

@charcb I don't mind the name Sebastian, but the nickname Sebby makes me cringe - can't quite say why it just does. If you love the name OP go for it.

I really like it. It was on our list for DS. I would probably use Seb. I'm not keen on Bastian or Basty, Bass etc.

I like the name and know a Seb.

However I also know a Basty and I don't like that at all.

Would’ve been top of my boy lists if it wasn’t terrible with our surname. Absolutely lovely.

the nickname Sebby makes me cringe

I also don't like Seb or Sebby. It sounds so soft and reminds me of soap and oil, sebaceous.

It's a shame as the full name Sebastian sounds nice.

We have a Sebastian and love it - he is always Sebastian and never Seb by his own choice - he doesn't answer to Seb if anyone uses that. Only abbreviation is a slightly random Sebbles by my brother!

Sebastian is a good name. For me a name needs to work at all ages. Cute for a child, cool for a teen and attractive sounding for an adult.

Sebastian has it all. It's a fabulous name.

Love it! And all it’s nicknames. It’s not a very popular name but it’s classic and cool and sweet all at once (IMO)