Lysander

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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?

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

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.

Shakespearean

Bit pretentious

It's awful.

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

No it sounds like nit lotion or a disinfectant.

Only know it as a WWII aircraft

I’d have used it if I had another boy

I think it's dreadful.

Toilet cleaner.

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

Pretentious.

At least one other MNer has a Lysander

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

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.

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

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.

@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).

@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.

I know two people with dogs called Hector.

I think of Shakespeare. I like the name.

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.

@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.

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.

@SummaLuvin

It's called an observation sweetie

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!