Merlin, yay or nay?

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Not sure what to think. Someone close to me is considering it.

I really like it actually. Big name, yes, but the sound fits with other more common names like Rowan, Robin, Dylan etc, and I like it’s pedigree and the fact it’s not overly macho-sounding.

I think it would work fine if you were a slightly alternative/bohemian/artsy family whose circle had a lot of unusual names. I can see it being less well received elsewhere though!

Buying a Merlin annual pass for Merlin would be slightly awkward.

God no

Stop it. Back away. Blame hormones. But find another name.

Love it. Knew a guy years ago out clubbing called Zeus. Always a cool guy and worked in the music biz. Merlin would make him stand out that's for sure

Thrice nay.

A marlin is a bloody great fish. A Merlin is a small, and relatively common, raptor.

I realise this adds nothing to the debate, but there it is.

As for OP’s question: NAY.

Yes, or Emrys.

I went to school with a Merlin, when we did introductions in year 7 his name got a laugh in every class, poor kid.
He then got an unfortunate haircut and grew a wispy little moustache so his silly name wasn't the only thing people laughed at him for.
Snapchat was getting popular when we were in KS4 and people used to take pictures of him and draw a wizards hat on his head.
He went by Martyn when we went to college.

I know a Merlyn. He's 40's. Not keen.

Nope.

Simon Howard, late of Castle Howard called his son Merlin. Definite nope from me.

I know an Estonian Merlin, she's late 20's - suits her but it's unusual

Why would you?

Nay

Well it’s better than Gandalf or Dumbledore if we are looking at wizarding names but not my favourite otherwise!

nay, reminds me of a wizard

Yes, indeed.
Also a type of gun , bike , apartments in Canary Wharf, hardware and probably Many More.

But - in my opinion - not a safe (or kind) name to give a child.

Nay to Merlín

It’s a good dogs name

Oh, please no. 🤦‍♀️

Poor kid will get horrifically bullied at school especially if he can't defend himself or produce amazing exam results.

I really like it.