Active discussions

Help end medical misogyny. Sign our petition.

Help end medical misogyny.
Sign our petition.

Sign the petition

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

Lysander

39 replies

toastofthetown · 14/07/2021 19:43

It is my all time favourite boys name. I've thought for a while that it would really catch on and start to climb in popularity but so far it hasn't. So what does everyone think of Lysander?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
broodyas · 14/07/2021 19:45

I think it's gorgeous and would happily use it but DH wouldn't!

Reallyreallyborednow · 14/07/2021 19:46

I love it. I do associate it a bit with Jilly Cooper and hot sunny days bed hopping in the Gloucester countryside, but in an affectionate way. It makes me smile :).

Can always have xander as a nickname too.

Tangeloincognito · 14/07/2021 19:47

Shakespearean

Bit pretentious

HoldingTheDoor · 14/07/2021 19:48

It's awful.

DramaAlpaca · 14/07/2021 19:49

I'm going to use it on my next cat.

LemonRoses · 14/07/2021 19:49

No it sounds like nit lotion or a disinfectant.

TyneTeas · 14/07/2021 19:50

Only know it as a WWII aircraft

HasaDigaEebowai · 14/07/2021 19:50

I’d have used it if I had another boy

SpamIAm · 14/07/2021 19:51

I think it's dreadful.

Aquamarine1029 · 14/07/2021 19:51

Toilet cleaner.

1Wanda1 · 14/07/2021 19:52

I once heard a mother calling her sons in the park: "LYSANDER! HECTOR! ACHILLES!"

Pretentious.

CliffsofMohair · 14/07/2021 19:52

At least one other MNer has a Lysander

Theimpossiblegirl · 14/07/2021 19:52

I love it! Zander/Xander is a great shortening.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 14/07/2021 19:53

Not for me, it worked for Shakespeare but hasn't stood the test of time. I can imagine it being shorted to Sandy or Xander a bit like Alexander.

ILoveShula · 14/07/2021 19:53

All i ever hear being called in the park seems to be NOAAAAAH!

SummaLuvin · 14/07/2021 19:55

makes me think of Salamander!!!! But a darn sight better than the snooze-fest names taking over this board recently. It does have an elegant, regality to it.

Original poster
toastofthetown · 14/07/2021 19:55

@broodyas

I think it's gorgeous and would happily use it but DH wouldn't!
Lysander has been vetoed here too. I live in hope that he will change his mind (but I am doubtful).
OP posts:
Original poster
toastofthetown · 14/07/2021 19:57

@1Wanda1

I once heard a mother calling her sons in the park: "LYSANDER! HECTOR! ACHILLES!"

Pretentious.

I actually also love the name Hector, but wouldn't use them together. That would be too much for me. I admire the commitment to the theme though.
OP posts:
Whatabouttery · 14/07/2021 19:58

I know two people with dogs called Hector.

grapewine · 14/07/2021 19:59

I think of Shakespeare. I like the name.

Enough4me · 14/07/2021 19:59

My DS likes having a fairly regular boys name (1 of 2 in a year of 90) and not a theatrical name. One boy in his year has a similar name to Lysander, he loves it and all through primary has wanted to be a mermaid/butterfly so it fits with his strong personality.

SummaLuvin · 14/07/2021 20:00

@Whatabouttery

I know two people with dogs called Hector.
I know someone with a dog called Robert. Your point is?

Hector is a wonderful name.

EssentialHummus · 14/07/2021 20:01

We were settled on a v similar name for DC2. I think you need to be happy with the nickname options though - my instinct with NNs is always to just string out the first syllable, but "Lye" doesn't really work.

Whatabouttery · 14/07/2021 20:01

@SummaLuvin

It's called an observation sweetie

irresistibleoverwhelm · 14/07/2021 20:03

I love Lysander. DD has a Shakespearean name; I probably am too late to have another DC, but if I did I would seriously consider this. Also like Hermia!