Enoch?

[nesday]

We are in love with the name Enoch but are concerned that people will immediately think of Enoch Powell.
Many of my friends of a similar age (mid 20s) are baffled by my concern and don't think the connection matters. I've found people a little older are very put off. My mum says there is no way it is usable.

Thoughts? I obviously don't want people assuming DC is named after Powell.

[MadMadMadamMim]

As Enoch Powell is probably the only 'Enoch' that most people have ever heard of I think you risk being labelled as a racist, right wing fascist if you call your child this.

I'm with your mum.

[AlisonDonut]

Erm, no. Not a chance.

[sunnysaturdaydaffs]

I knew a Enoch in London; he was black. It seemed to suit him.

after the first !!!! Moment we didn’t think of it again

[LittleBearPad]

Powell. First thought

Rivers of blood, second thought.

I’m in my early forties so not massively old.

[Watto1]

Enoch Powell immediately jumped to mind I’m afraid.

[Hugasauras]

My first thought was Powell too

[Evilista]

Made me think of Boardwalk Empire

[KurriKawari]

Agree with @MadMadMadamMim it instantly makes me think of racism and "rivers of blood".
But also it's not a very nice sound is it "ee-knock".

[OhLookCriedNed]

Made me think of Boardwalk Empire too.

[AssignedSlytherinAtBirth]

It's a biblical name. That was my first thought. I didn't think of Powell. I agree with sunnysaturdaydaffs, people will quickly get used to it. It's unusual but not totally 'out there'.

[Scabbyknackers]

Yeah sorry it would be too strong and too unpleasant of an association for me to consider.

[User3568975431146]

Powell here too. I'd definitely choose something nicer and less controversial.

[Antarcticant]

Late 40s and first thought was Powell, even though his most infamous speech was before I was born.

[Saucery]

Boardwalk Empire and the fall of angels. I like it.

[Nesbo]

nope. Adolf was also one a perfectly good name.

[Nesbo]

Once!

[mum2jakie]

No way is it usable even after all these years. Unless you want people to assume your son's parents are blatant racists!!

[Mybobowler]

Eeek, no! I'm 32 and immediately thought Powell and Rivers of Blood. I think for most people, that'll be their only frame of reference for the name Enoch - I'd give it a hard swerve.

And I know you weren't asking for opinions, but imo it isn't a nice enough name to justify disregarding the connection with an infamous racist.

Is Errol even vaguely similar? I've always had a bit of a soft spot for it.

[LondonQueen]

Absolutely not.

[Justcallmeanatm]

Obviously you are not serious so stop wasting people's time

[Chaoslatte]

I’m 27 and immediately thought Powell. Definite no.

[nocoolnamesleft]

Straight to Powell and rivers of blood. I would assume you were a racist, and pity your child (but fear the environment in which they were being raised).

[mumsiedarlingrevolta]

oh no!! Def think of Powell-much too soon to even consider!!

[faithinnature1]

Powell instantly. I would feel not worth risking association. It's a shame that happens

[cheapskatemum]

I immediately thought of Enoch Powell and his odious racist beliefs and speeches. If you want something similar & biblical, how about Esau?