Another boy's name question

[naturelover]

We are really struggling to come up with boys' names! What do you think of the name Christian? We love the name but - ironically - we're atheists. And don't want a name that immediately makes people think of religion. My sister said she loves it, my Dad and a friend both said it made them think immediately of Jesus. Help!

I like it amd I'm not one.

I love it. I'm an atheist. However, I think probably people would assume that you were christian, even though they may not ask you which church you attend, or whatever.

I love the name though.

I think it's nice and he seemed like a nice chap, why not? I wouldn't worry about it, there are plenty of Judiths out there from non-Jewish parents. My DS is Noah and we're not Christians or Jewish.
Have a read of Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - might put you off the name (hero)or set it in stone.

I wouldn't think of it as particularly religeous funnily enough - do think would be called Chris though when older so you have to like that - DH is called that so I like it too!!

i am not religious either and i love th ename christian

I really like it and personally know two Christians who are quite cool boys. Also, Christian O'Connell on Virgin Radio's Breakfast Show is a favourite person among my two boys

what about Crispin (similar sounding but no association problems for you)

Crispin is a nice suggestion - thanks. Will ask dh what he thinks.

I used to have a huuuuuuuuge crush on a Christian... ooh he was very very attractive. I like the name and don't think of it as being religious.

Would not be too sure about Crispin (no offence meant to anyone).

There's always Christopher.

cute

ds2's best friend is called Christian - family not particularly religious.

His Grandad was German - it's a popular name there.

I know a Crispin who got called Rice Krispie in junior school and Krispy Kreme at secondary. He HATED his name and nowadays always introduces himself as Chis.

How about spelling it Kristian?

Sorry, that should be Cris