Is this whacky or cool?

[brookln]

Hi what do you think of a name Easton?
I don't want names that are too known or popular, but don't want anything whacky either.

It's a very fine line and just when I think I've struck a nice balance with a name, I worry if it's not a "safe" name.

Any other ideas welcome
Thank you

Yes so that's a valid opinion.

Just that a bad association with Bristol is not that relevant to us

I just think Eastern when I hear it. They sound identical in my accent.

I actually like Clifton!

In my accent it does sound like Eastern, I also prefer Weston but maybe because its Best.

How would you shorten Easton ? At senior I think the obvious would be eggs.

Cool on an American kid.

I agree - Eastern and Easton are pronounced the same.

How would you shorten Easton ?

Hm we weren't planning to shorten

@MrsRobinsonsHandprints

Yep, definitely pronounced the same.

Like the word 'summer' and the name Summer. Or like the name Ally or the word 'ally' (narrow passageway).
Name Raine and rain ☔️.
Etc.

Is that a bad thing?

*alley (narrow passageway)

I don't mind it at all. Sorry - I've not read every message in this thread so apologies if this has been answered already - are you in the US? I lived there for a number of years and that name wouldn't be uncommon there at all. Ultimately- if you like it, and it's not an offensive name nor does it have any unfortunate connotations then it really doesn't matter what other people think!

I really like Easton I know one who is 19 and he is a lovely young man.

Not cool or wacky, just naff.

Of all the names in the world is that really the best you can come up with? If it is then for Christ sake buy a baby name book.

Easton sounds like a extra from Oh Brother Where Art Though, or a character that works in a petrol station and gets shot in a drive though incident.

OP - remember this is just someone's opinion. A pretty unkind way of expressing it too.

The name Easton is neither common nor uncommon in the US. I like it (another opinion). You'll never find a name that everyone loves so if it feels and sounds good to you then ignore what everyone else thinks!

It sounds too much like a place name.

Oakley is a Golden retriever’s name.

And is Bronx really a child’s name now? I’d be tempted to use it for a miniature dachshund.

Easton would be a labradoodle.

You'll never find a name that everyone loves so if it feels and sounds good to you then ignore what everyone else thinks!
This 100% because I 100% think people would have something to say about these posts real names / their children’s names.

In fact, I think the baby names board should be abolished. It’s a cesspit of grown women being as deliberately awful about names as they can be, with a whole lot of classism thrown in for good measure.

Do you mind me asking your age range?

Do you mind me guessing yours?

Like... India or Paris?

Neither whacky nor cool ... but very similar to Eason, which is the W H Smith of Ireland. Not that that is necessarily relevant to you personally! And sadly I'm old enough to remember Sheena making a prat of herself singing with Prince.

I don't think it is wacky or cool particularly.I am not sure what to associate it with , apart from Sheena, so it is just a word for me ( and also the name of my grand parents house when I was a child).
Obviously the surname as first name fashion is very prevalent so from that point of view it may feel a bit dated going forward.On the up side, no pronunciation or spelling issues and I think it would be easy to get used to.

No, more like Finchley or Neasden

It's awful.

I love Easton, it sounds very cool and I love the country singer

Lots of very rude comments here!

*No, more like Finchley or Neasden

It's awful.*

Not heard of either of them but Finchley sounds quite nice? Or could just have Fin of Finley. @Greensleeves

Lots of very rude comments here!

I don't feel phased at all by them @ShirleyPhallus so far the negatives are not really relevant to us (like places I've never been to or doubt will ever visit; or a singer from generations ago). If they were relevant they I would prob take them on board a bit more.