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Atlas

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Leeloo1233 · 07/04/2022 19:14

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

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RandomQuest · 10/04/2022 13:59

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

thingymaboob · 10/04/2022 14:01

@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
Billandben444 · 10/04/2022 14:05

Another no here as well.

FayCarew · 10/04/2022 14:08

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'

Purpleroseas · 10/04/2022 14:26

I like Atlas - easy to say and spell.

SoupDragon · 10/04/2022 14:32

@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.
FayCarew · 10/04/2022 15:19

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)

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