Cyrus?

[Mateyy]

Thoughts on Cyrus (boy)? It is an established male first name that is separate from the surname, but I do wonder if it is too associated with Miley Cyrus. I don't exactly want the first thought to be a celebrity when they hear DS's name.

Are you Persian?

Makes me think of Cyrus the Great. Not a bad person to be named after. But if you are not Iranian I don't think it would be appropriate.

It's a nice name. Even if not Persian, I don't think it's inappropriate to use a name that has become popularised and works in English. Many (probably most) of the names that are quite popular in the UK are from other countries/languages (Hebrew, French, Arabic, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, etc.). How would we even begin to decide which ones are acceptable to use and which aren't?

This.

I've got one!! He loves it as does everyone we tell!
He plays a sport and is always remembered wherever we travel to.

there is a lovely place called St Cyrus on the coast just near Montrose, and it would make me think of that.

Strongly agree. I would bet the majority of parents do not limit their options to only British names so feels a bit hypocritical.

I like it - know a baby and adult Cyrus - it suits both