Cedric

[Cortina]

This name is growing on me, thoughts?

A friend of mine has just introduced me to her gorgeous boyfriend, Cedric, which has also increased its allure.

Is it too European? French?

Of course it's French.

But ok if you are not? That's what I mean.

It's my DP's name. conjours up a wrinkly old man (which he almost is....).

I wouldn't inflict it on a child, then again I doubt if there will be lots with the same name.

Am sure he's lovely Eowyn . You see I don't see a wrinkly I see a young boy like Freddie in Room With A View or similar...Am I deluded?

No, not ok if you are not French imho.

I am a little torn here..

If you are French then yes. It makes me think of bronzed French cyclist Cedric Vassuer. All good esp pronounced with a French accent

If English then..no sorry. It's an old mans name here, and although old names are all the rage, it could be going too far.

I am know imagining an old man calling to his pal 'aye up Cedric, all right are thee'? Or similar. You have crushed my illusion which was much more along the lines of bronzed French cyclists etc.

Better than Gerald? I also quite like Victor, which I see as gorgeous, young, possibly Dutch and in a Indy band rather than a man about to collect his pension.

Cedric - God no. Gerald - my next door neighbour is called Gerald. His trousers are held up with binder twine. Nuff said.

Cedric is lovely (Gerald is not!)

Not sure, my DH likes it but I can never tell if he is serious!

I think it might be the winner for me (DH has a French grandmother who is very vocal - hence 'French' choices on my long list). The tenuous French heritage might mean we can get away with it and agree with a French accent it is divine.

Was it ever widely used in the UK in the 19th Century? Certainly Cecil was which I also think of as being more European?

If Stanley is popular why is Cedric so 'wrong'?

Makes me think of all those old man names:

Stanley - quite cute
Gerald - I actually quite like, if Arthur can make a comeback why not Gerald?
Wilfred - again I quite like it
Cuthbert - not a fan!
Archibald - not even a fan of Archie
Montgomery/Monty - probably not from the 'old man' genre but I've heard a few lately and would associate it in my mind.

I really like it

Just about OK if your French.

Otherwise NO!

Why no? Curious as to why? Not attractive in English accent or too aspirational etc?

Hasn't it been used in the UK quite commonly in the nineteenth century? Perhaps not but why do I have farming, north country, 19th Century Cedric that keeps popping up in my head? . Rather spoils the vision I have a very gorgeous 20 something, vaguely French, very fit, Cedric!

Little Lord Fauntleroy's name was Cedric. I don't know if that helps the cause or not. . .

He wasn't French was he? Helps the cause, now imagining golden, curly haired, cherub like toddler... Morphing into very handsome man with French heritage...

What is the relevance of Lord Fauntleroy (haven't read it) - is he a particularly bad/mean peron?

Not that Lord F was French - although wasn't his mother French now I recall? My other vision, just so I am clear, is a v handsome Cedric!

Not keen on Cedric, but do like Eric.

Not keen on Cedric, but do like Eric.

eww no definately not. I know that old names are on the comeback but i dont like any other name u chose either (apart from archie) Cuthburt? seriously?
Dont like eric either.

A cute little baby called cedric? i think if u dont mind the funny looks and comments u will might get, then go for it

ewww no definately not. Too old

Cedric Diggory is a character in Harry Potter, and with this name I just can't get past this association.

Not keen. Sorry.

I have a very handsome ex OH called Cedric - just about to turn 40 so not quite in the wrinkly category. People generally remember him, it must be said...