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Wilson....whaddya think?

32 replies

boodleboot · 06/09/2009 21:47

i really like Wilson instead of William for a boy....whats the MN consensus?

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bellissima · 07/09/2009 07:59

To me it just signals Wil(l)'s son, hence its a surname - son of William. Is DH a William?

pania · 07/09/2009 20:26

I think Wilson is a dull and boring surname. Definitely wouldn't use it for a first name.

PenguinProject · 07/09/2009 20:32

I like it.

Pingpong · 07/09/2009 20:36

I normally just like traditional names but this name has made me stop and think and yes I do like it. I have no problem with surnames being first names, it seems to be more popular north of the border maybe, Cameron, Gordon, Bruce, James, Martin,Campbell, etc etc
I know no Wilsons, but yes I like it !

jkklpu · 07/09/2009 22:51

Dr House's friend's name is Dr Wilson.

It's an awful 1st name. I'm with crumpette.

purpleduck · 07/09/2009 23:03

I too thought "Castaway"...but then dammit, by the time I read the thread it had grown on my

sasza321 · 08/09/2009 13:48

i love it. it is one of the names on our list

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