How bad is the name Eugene?

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Pregnant with my second, first boy. My daughter also has a traditionally “old lady” name. Husband and I have fought for months over boy names and this one is in our top three.

I know people find it nerdy but I find it cute. Just how bad is it? I can take it. 😆😩 I fear I’m not going to be able to name this kid until he’s earthside.

Awful, sorry

No

Not unless you move in circles where young friends will be called Ptolemy and Julian

To me it sounds very wet and posh

And ugly to say.

I have a good friend called Eugene who is neither wet nor posh, love him, don’t really think about it because it’s just his name but when I do think about it I don’t like his name.

You are not going to find a name that everyone likes.
It's not offensive. I think of it as a name more popular in the USA than in the UK but I have heard worse. If you like it use it.

Anyone remember the bgt man? Hi my name is eugene.. 🤣🤣

Eugene is a pasty-faced socially awkward kid who gets bullied. He interrupts when adults are talking to correct them, and is widely disliked. His clothes smell musty, like they were forgotten in the washing machine for too long.

Don't saddle a baby with that.

Flynn Rider is the only acceptable Eugene, and he's animated.

The name Eugene makes me think of an American high court judge, or sth like that.

Gene is nice.

Eugene is weedy.

I immediately think Walking Dead but am probably in the minority.