Is Nelson terrible?

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We’ve incidentally named our kids with the final consonant /n/ sound and are considering this name for a third. I love that it follows the pattern and it’s an honor name. My husband also likes it. That being said… is it awful? We’re no strangers to “old” names for our kids, so that’s not the issue. I’m just wondering about public perception. Is it classic, or “nerdy?”

I'll turn a blind eye to that one.

Yes.

I would not want a name associated with the town of Nelson, which can only be described as pretty dire.

I'd just worry about the poor lad being called Nellie for the rest of his life.

I like it well enough. I taught one in my first ever class, y2 in 2001-2. He'd be over 30 now!

I dont hate it. But nor does it make me go ohh nice. It would be a oh ok for me

In what way is it an honour name?

I like it but reminds too much of the Simpson's i'm afraid

Makes me think of the Simpsons character too. I'd be forever hearing "Ha ha" every time I heard it.

No. But then I always loved reading about Mandela, so maybe I'm biased.

Great person to think about, though, so very positive name connotations IMO.

Simpsons character for me too. What about Solomon?

The Simpsons

Or Mandella

Just no

I instantly thought of Mandela. I’m actually surprised it wasn’t more posters first thought-maybe it’s my age (60) but I remember well his fight for freedom, release, then bring ?president/pm of SA.

having said that, he’s a fine person to come to mind!

I think Admiral Nelson. Then Nelson Mandela. What would you do for nicknames, if any? Don’t love Nel… Sonny is cute.

Yes, saw the title and thought I can offer an insight here. Yes it’s a shithole.

Yes , it’s terrible in my opinion

Not for me,but my first guinea pig as a kid was called Admiral Nelson 😁

Yes same here. Had a couple of Nelsons in my school in the early 2000s, Black boys, named after the great man obviously.

I immediately think of Lord Nelson. But I like the name. I like Wilson too.

It’s a town in Lancashire.

I thought of Nelson Piquet, former formula one racing driver.

I love it, wanted it for my child but sadly was talked out of it...

I immediately thought it’d be a great dog’s name

I once met a Nelson who was an absolute chinless wonder and yes it got shortened to Nelly. Good dog name though.