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Thedoglovesmemore · 14/12/2022 22:45

That’s a fabulous name
Its cool as anything but also traditional so not try hard. None in my kids schools either as far as I’ve ever seen so not overly popular. The fact he actually has the family link to the name’s heritage is even better. He is going to love his name.

(my son has a Jesse in his class and he gets a bit of stick as there is a girl Jessie in the year also!)

Pallisers · 14/12/2022 23:14

Chersfrozenface · 14/12/2022 14:50

It's a reasonably well-known name in Europe because of Saint Cillian / Killian, an Irish missionary to Germany.

Killian is the patron saint of Franconia in Southern Germany and the cathedral in Würzburg is dedicated to him.

So as well as an Irish heritage it has a European connection.

This. OP, your son has a lovely name that will translate well into other cultures. As Irish names go (and I am Irish) it is a great one. I kind of wish I had thought of it for my own son (now in his 20s)

And honestly Cillian is WAY better than Jesse (but I know that is just my personal opinion).

Cinnamonandcoal · 14/12/2022 23:19

I absolutely love his name, and don't fine it particularly unusual.
I would have used it myself except it's the name of one or my husband's friends which would have been weird.

diamondsandrose · 14/12/2022 23:23

OP I'm Scottish there's lots of Cillian's here , I love the name , it makes me think of someone good looking and strong ! Prob because of CM 🥰

playbadlycast · 14/12/2022 23:39

Lovely name, OP. It's classic but more unusual in England because of it's being Celtic (note that hard 'C', pp). Plus it feels really cool and attractive - not try hard, either. I bet he'll come to really suit it. Best of luck with it OP; I think it's a winner.

DonttouchthatLarry · 14/12/2022 23:53

Nice name and many people are familiar with it due to Peaky Blinders. There's also a famous Spanish trail/mountain runner called Kilian Jornet.

resm · 15/12/2022 02:00

I love this name, but it doesn’t really go with our surname! It was still on our list and also my husband’s first choice though. It’s popular where I am, for good reason as it’s a beautiful name. I’ve never heard it shortened so definitely not Kill or Killer, though the Cillians I know are all under 6 (bar one adult).

DurdleSnore · 15/12/2022 11:02

Love it! I think you’ve been overthinking, perhaps due to the circumstances surrounding your birth. Cillian is a gorgeous name.

Vinylloving · 15/12/2022 11:04

It's a gorgeous name, Irish and I know of one. Is it because you don't have the Irish connection that you feel funny?

Vinylloving · 15/12/2022 11:08

Sorry just seen your dh is Irish. Can't see any reason to worry at all. It's beautiful, I had never thought of the kill connection and don't think it particularly lends itself to a nn to be honest. Please don't worry. It's gorgeous and unusual enough to be not common but not so that people haven't heard of it

Luredbyapomegranate · 16/12/2022 10:40

It's fine - it's much more common in the UK than it used to be.

If he doesn't like it he can change it later.

Gingersnappy · 16/12/2022 17:14

I really like this name

spiderlight · 16/12/2022 17:56

I think it's great!

Letitrain93 · 10/01/2023 12:05

I feel your pain! I had very similar feelings about my sons name, Caleb. It was constantly Mispronounced and I’d get a lot of confused faces when introducing him. I would obsess over his name and constantly read opinions on it on this site! He’s nearly one now and I can’t imagine him being called anything else now. He’s definitely a little Caleb. :)

I personally love the name Cillian! It was actually on my list. It reminds me of the character on Once upon a time, Killian jones. I had such a crush on him! I think it’s a really handsome, unique name and I hope you learn to love it!

maddy68 · 10/01/2023 12:07

I love the name. Why are you anxious about it? I am also a teacher and teach a lovely boy with that name so I associate it with him too

GelsD · 12/01/2023 14:41

Hey mama, Cillian is a beautiful name, I might be a little bit bias as it's my oldest son's name, but it is beautiful. Like you we spelt it traditionally with a 'C' mainly because I didn't like the thought of having the actual word 'kill' in his name.
But my Cillian is 7 years old now and no one has ever shortened his name but me (I sometimes call him Cap because his middle names start with an A and P). No adult or child at nursery or school or any clubs he attends have ever shortened it, especially not to kill or killer!

'Cillian' has become quite popular recently because of the wonderfully talented and handsome Cillian Murphy in Peaky blinders. We also had people ask was it because of a Celtic player named cillian (we live just outside Glasgow) but honestly we found it on a website and loved it.

Also if it helps, my son is sensitive, a total wee dork 🤣 lol but we have brought him up to stand up for himself when/if needed but he absolutely loves his name. He loves that no one else in his school or class etc has it, and he gets excited if he meets another cillian because it isn't that common.

I understand the pressure from picking names and also the sadness of not getting a name you've had your heart set on forever, but look at your little cillian, his lovely wee face and remind yourself that it's his name, his wonderful wee identity and it's what makes Cillian Cillian! Hes the only cillian with his heart, face and personality and that makes him and his name incredibly special!

I hope this helps! Xxxx

Yesthatismychildsigh · 12/01/2023 14:55

It’s not to my taste but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it.

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Moodhasplummeted · 13/01/2023 14:12

@GelsD thank you for your lovely thoughtful post. I am feeling so much better about his name now, your post really helped. You're right it's his name and his identity and he suits it 😊
Whenever I feel down about his name I shall come back to this thread.
There is also Kylian Mbappe which I think will help the name be more recognised too, he's a pretty cool namesake too.

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MarleneH · 21/01/2023 09:45

I love this name, my DS has it for a middle name after Irish roots

don’t beat yourself up my love,

it’s a great name.

mathanxiety · 22/01/2023 02:32

@MarmiteCoriander

Do you normally react so rudely when you learn something new? Especially some aspect of another language where you can assume the meaning isn't what you think it is?

flowersinmyhair15 · 22/01/2023 09:28

Moodhasplummeted · 13/12/2022 22:22

I wouldn't normally do a post like this but I'm really struggling with my son's name and I just need a place to vent.
He is nearly 3 years old and there is nothing I can do about it now. We couldn't agree on names and I ended up agreeing to my DH's favourite straight after a c section. I had so much regret the year after he was born but could never quite bring myself to change it. I think if DH had known I would still be agonising over it 3 years later he would have let me change it.

I love names and have been thinking about them since I was a young girl so to not have been able to use my favourite names has really got to me. My son's name is Cillian. It has a K sound for those that don't know.
Please don't post anything negative about it.
Every time I introduce him I feel weird saying his name, and I feel regret that I can't introduce a name I love. There are so many names I love.
I adore my little boy so much and feel a lot of guilt about this.

My son is called Cillian - it's a beautiful name
Also it means Bright Headed.

It's a great name ❤️