Poll: Augustus or Julius

[SharpGoldWriter]

Of course we'll end up with the name we love but it is helpful/interesting to see whether there's an overwhelming majority preference!

I love Julius. And Marcus, and Maximus. I’m not keen on Augustus, partly because I don’t like how “gus” sounds in some accents.

This poll should have been posted on the 15th of March.

Aengus is a nicer alternative to Augustus

I like both Marcus (prefer Marco) and Aurelius.

I think together becomes way too much! The equivalent would be Julius Caesar.

I also quite like Tiberius and Octavian!

Ahhh I do quite like the nickname gus actually! I was going to say neither too, and my children are in private so I’ve heard them all 😆 but yes, Augustus (Gus) if you must choose one!

I voted Julius but I prefer Julian. Augustus is too gloopy.

I think Julius is great .My friend has a son called Julius and he is a smashing young man . Julian is lovely too.

Julius because Augustus Gloop. Augustus is also a huge mouthful.

Agreed! Here in our part of Greater London these names are absolutely normal!

And much more interesting and memorable than Jack, Harry or Theo (yawn)!!

Op, I like them both but prefer Julius!

Agree.

I don't like made-up "neologism" type names, and I'm not a great fan of nn as full names, like Ellie or Ned, but these are proper names - and have been for centuries.

I love the implication from the more recent posters that only the provincials (anyone outside London) will find these names not to their taste.

Neither, sorry

Indeed. Though I guess it will be a demographic thing.

I also expect they are more independent school type names.
I'm not sure those comments are things to shy away from: OP needs to consider where her DC will fit in.

In my context, I’d say neither but maybe your circle includes names like Phineas, Anselm or Sixtus. If that is the case, rock on with Roman emperors.
Augustus might be a bit common if associated with August, son of Princess Eugenie 😬 Gus is a nice nickname although I’d associate it more with Augustine. Julius is fine as long as his friends don’t christen him Julie. Don’t rule out Trajan or Vespasian though if emperors are your vibe.

Sorry, neither

Augustus as in Gloop? I don't like either. If you choose either please give them a decent middle name so they can ask people to use this instead.

Depends when it’s born!

As a name Vespasian is actually awesome. Just not usable as wasn;t he a persecutor? But as a sound on the ear, think it is cool.

I’ve never liked Julian but I think Julius is actually not bad. Paired with Augustus I think of Roman Emperors obviously but meeting a Julius Smith I think I’d quickly just see it as the person’s name and not think much of it.

If you're trying to get him bullied at school, they will both work brilliantly.

Yikes! Big assumption and an inaccurate one! Where we live, neither Augustus nor Julius would feel even slightly out of place.

Come on OP! His life has been mapped out by Mumsnet: no writers, no artists in his circle. So that's that.

Just ... I dunno, plumbers and accountants?

It was a massive assumption. I thought that too.🙄

I'd go for Augustus.

My apologies, @SharpGoldWriter. If your baby is highly likely to be hugely talented call him whatever you like.

Definitely true to think about context, yes! With these names, he'll fit in where we are and in the schools he'll be attending. But certainly worth considering for all babies!

I don’t like either of them, but Julius would be my pick if I had to choose. Augustus is forever Gloop to me.