Atlas

[Leeloo1233]

We are almost settled for this name for our baby boy. Any thoughts? I love both the greek mythology and the geography meanings

I used to drive a VW Atlas when I lived in the states. Great car. Awful baby name though.

@WeasilyPleased

Lone voice here. I think it's pretentious and daft. Sorry.

Agree. I would definitely eye roll if a parent introduced their child "Atlas". Awful and pretentious

Another no here as well.

Why do people on name threads post ‘as long as you like it that’s all that matters’ ?

Because it's more polite than 'I don't like it' or 'It's awful'

I like Atlas - easy to say and spell.

@FayCarew

Why do people on name threads post ‘as long as you like it that’s all that matters’ ?

Because it's more polite than 'I don't like it' or 'It's awful'

It's not "all that matters" though. It is the child who has to live with a ridiculous name, not the parents.

I agree, @SoupDragon. Not many names are ridiculous but someone should like their own name, and it would be nice to think that parents could bear in mind that an amusing name might not be fun for their child

What I see on here are a strong focus on first and middle names, when it is the first name and surname are likely to be used. (Harry Edward fine Harry Edward Potter not fine, Felicity Belle not too bad, Felicity Belle Enderby - way too bad)