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.

[tulips27]

I immediately think of Powell but I'm older than you, I think what matters more is if people under about 34, 35 make the association.

[DogsAndGin]

Mind sprung immediately to Powell. I’m only 30!

[AnneElliott]

I wouldn't use it op. Although I know a couple who have. I'm not sure how they feel about the connection to the politican.

[ScrollingLeaves]

tulips27 · 12/05/2022 21:33
I immediately think of Powell but I'm older than you, I think what matters more is if people under about 34, 35 make the association.

Tulip, anyone over 10 who reads, watches television history programmes, or listens to radio programmes would make the association.

And probably all black people in the U.K. of any age would make the association.

[KayEmAy]

My first thought is actually Legends of Shield, my favorite characters name is Enoch!

I LOVE it!

[DropYourSword]

Enoch being serious, surely?

[VivienneDelacroix]

Oh you can't, OP.

[RandomName130]

@nesday St Enoch Centre is actually a shopping centre where I live so that’s my first though when I hear the name unfortunately 🙈 and as others have pointed out, it’s probably not the best name to go for!

maybe if you tell us what it is you like about the name we can help with some good alternatives 😊 is it an E name you’re looking for? Is it the K sound at the end? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Synchrony]

I assumed that you were religious and chose a biblical name. I didn't think of Powell.

[cinnamonbiscuit]

Someone I know has just named their baby Enoch. I think they were going for Biblical but unique.. I’m really not convinced

[queenofmay]

I've heard of a couple of people named Enoch but they were from other cultures. I think the Enoch Powell association has pretty much killed the name off in this country. It's one of those names that I think would be easier to wear if you aren't white, because then nobody is going to assume that Enoch Powell was the namesake.

[KirstenBlest]

Love it

[miltonj]

I know an Enoch. He is black and from a Christian family. I don't think it would be right on a white child because of Enoch Powell.

[WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll]

If you wanted to pursue the Biblical theme, Adam & Eve had a grandson called Enosh, which sounds similar but doesn't bring to mind Powell. The only problem with that nowadays, though, is that it does sound like an online food ordering service

[Canadagoosegoose]

Sorry, I think it's unusable. I'm 37 and Powell is the first thing that popped into my head. No way would I call my son that. How about Eli?

[Ouchmytoe100]

I like it too and would assume you were Christians naming him after the biblical Enoch , lovely.

[ErmineAndPearls]

All Glaswegians are very familiar with the name Enoch (See pp about the St Enoch Centre). But Google St Enoch - she was a woman

[TheLadyDIdGood]

Enoch is similar to Adolf now, nobody will use those two names because of the vile racists associated with it. Please don't condemn your child to a lifetime of ridicule and hostility with that name.

[axolotlfloof]

I think it is tainted by Powell and I wouldn't use it, however I also don't like it much.

[mycatisannoying]

Even worse, it makes me think of eunuch.
Sorry, it's a bit earnest and 'try hard' as far as names go.

[Feckingfeck]

Saw the title... thought Powell before I even opened the thread 😬😬😬

[IDontLikeMondays88]

Sorry I do think of Powell

[Mumwantingtogetitright]

Not useable. Sorry.

[CornyAsACornyThing]

Also Glaswegian so to me it's a bus station or subway stop, and later a shopping centre. It's also the mother of Glasgow's patron saint, Mungo. I think it is also equivalent to Tenus. And then you say Powell and I think "oh yes". As a name it's lovely, but it says something about you imho (rather like calling your two boys Winston and Eugene - looking at you Laurence Fox)

[elephantbreathing]

Enoch is along the same lines as Adolf for me.
And, yes, Powell immediately came to mind.