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what do you think of the boys name Axel?

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calypsoblue · 26/04/2008 13:02

Considering the name Axel its scandinavian and means "father of peace" to go with the sirname "Bas" so "Axel Bas" any opinions welcome , Thanks

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llareggub · 26/04/2008 19:36

It makes me sing the theme tune from Beverley Hills Cop.

B1977 · 26/04/2008 20:02
  1. that they were German or Scandinavian
  2. The Gruffalo
  3. Beverley Hills Cop

but I think it is quite a nice name!

TheDuchessOfNorksBride · 26/04/2008 20:05

I really like it and suggested it for DC4 - which is a bit odd because I'm very trad with names. As long as ABas doesn't translate badly.

However, our surname begins with an F, so would be Axel F. Cue endless Beverly Hills Cop music.

BroccoliSpears · 26/04/2008 20:08

It's my French SIL's middle name. Not sure how she spells it though.

Othersideofthechannel · 26/04/2008 20:13

Axelle for a girl.

NutterlyUts · 26/04/2008 20:16

Axel F = Guy behind crazy frog. . .

PuppyDogTails · 26/04/2008 21:17

Noooo - Axel F is the name of the Beverly Hills Cop theme tune that Crazy Frog 'covered'.

AHLH · 27/04/2008 17:05

Like it. Had a childhood friend called Axel, spent his entire childhood explaining that he wasn't called Alex though. Some dozy teachers even called him "Alexander" when he was in trouble.

beforesunrise · 28/04/2008 10:42

I LOOOOOOVE IT!! had simultaneous crush in high school on Axl Rose (yes, i know i know) and gorgeous visiting german boy called Axel. so v positive associations have remained.

my dh (who is austrian) is totally against it though, he says it sounds like "armpit" in german.

what a minefield...

Becky77 · 28/04/2008 12:00

Too aggressive sounding for me I'm afraid.

MrsMattie · 28/04/2008 13:24

revolting

belgo · 28/04/2008 13:28

We've been considering Axel (it's also common in Belgium). We've decided against it though, wanted something a little more classic.

Hulababy · 28/04/2008 13:42

I automatically think ""Axel Rose" - only time I have come across it.

It isn't a name I would choose personally.

However, if you like it, use it.

yorkshirepudding · 28/04/2008 13:43

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katz · 28/04/2008 13:45

not my cup of tea that one

nickytwotimes · 28/04/2008 13:46

Not for me.

belgo · 28/04/2008 13:46

But Guns n Roses haven't been around for years - the AXL Rose reference will mean absolutely nothing to the next generation.

beforesunrise · 28/04/2008 18:26

what do you mean Belgo??? G'n'R will rule for ever and ever :-)

beforesunrise · 28/04/2008 18:29

and moreover if you were a real guns n roses fan you'd call your sprong Slash, surely???

beforesunrise · 28/04/2008 18:29

eehhrr... your SPROG

pointydog · 28/04/2008 18:45

guns n roses.

Teutonic sounding (Axel shaeffer)

Does sound like a piece of machinery. Like Cog. Or a skating move, triple toe axel.

However if you are a scandinaviany, teutonicky sort of family it might work perfectly for you.

Mandyrainbowlocks · 14/07/2021 22:29

My ds has Axel as a middle name and it's very popular

FerretBraces · 14/07/2021 22:37

I really hope there is a very cool 12 year old Axel Bas somewhere out there 😎

And that Skyler was born on the eve of Breaking Bad being released 😁

lljkk · 14/07/2021 22:40

My cousin's kid called Axel is almost 14 now.

IggysPop · 14/07/2021 22:42

Love it!