Lionel...

[summerhillgang]

What do you think about this name for a little boy?

I think you can guarantee he will be the only one in his class!

My fist thought was ‘why would you?’

But, actually, now I’ve said it a few times it really has grown on me. If you really love the name then don’t mention it to anyone else because someone will spoil it for you. It’s far harder for people to be awful about a name you’ve chosen once baby is here and has been given the name.

For a baby?

Dear Lord, no.

A somethingdoodle, or a cat, maybe.

I really like it.

Very cute. Love it

Love it

No definitely not.

I like it

I love it. It's a real name and there won't be 3 of them in the class. Perfect.

Strong, traditional name, go for it!

Ohh glad you mostly like it. I do appreciate there are some connotations but I feel like there are those with almost every name. It does sound quite beautiful.

My other fave is Noah but just concerned how popular it is. Also love Forrest and Lachlan.

Not Noah, far too popular.

Is it me you are looking for?

Your son will hear that joke millions of time over

Lionel Richie is a beautiful man! More concerned about Lionel Blair 🤪

Honestly I feel there are connotations with every name I like. Most of these connotations will be channeled via adults rather than the kids themselves who are unlikely to know about the Lionels of the past

I am really into the pronunciation and sound of the name, meaning 'little lion / young lion' and it's association to the Knights of the Round table.

Love Lachlan
Lionel sounds like an old man. I just can't imagine a newborn called Lionel.

My first thought is Blair I have to say!

I'm not keen.

Ooh, I wasn’t sure when I spotted your title, but now I’ve read the thread and thought about it, I say yes! I think I’d be delighted to meet a little Lionel. You’re right about the sound of it, it really is very pleasant. I can’t imagine a horrible Lionel either. I imagine a kind, gentle and rather studious little fellow, a thoroughly decent little chap.

Baby Lionel would be born wearing a cravat and a smoking jacket and purring 'well hellooooo, ladies' to the medical staff.

But I think I'd be charmed to meet a little boy with that name.

I had a cat called Lionel.

Actually I can imagine it having a resurgence due to Lionel Messi. Although I know he pronounces his name lee-onel

I love it! Go for it.

I was going to say I think of Messi but maybe because it's so much nicer pronounced the European way. A bit like Genevieve - I don't like it with the English pronunciation.

Ooh I like it! Great choice!

I like it, feels like it's time is right!

I love it

I like it - it doesn't strike me as a strange or controversial choice.