Edda van Heefmstra Ruston Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Is Lachlan an uncommon first name in America? It's very common in Australia. Dustin, on the other hand, seems like a quintessentially American name, I've never heard of it from any other country. http://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi Very uncommon. It only just (2013) broke into the top 1000 names for babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheRa Seastar Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wesley is coming back into fashion in England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillio Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 mIs Maxwell really a name? I only heard it in the 4 Maxwell equations. MR SHEFFIELD is a Maxwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog-days Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 If neither Maximilian nor Maximus nor Maxwell cuts the mustard, and you're desperate for a 'Max', you could try Maxentius. Or Maximian. Or Maximinus. (Thank you, fourth century Rome). Here's what Eusebius says about Maximinus: And he went to such an excess of folly and drunkenness that his mind was deranged and crazed in his carousals; and he gave commands when intoxicated of which he repented afterward when sober. He suffered no one to surpass him in debauchery and profligacy, but made himself an instructor in wickedness to those about him, both rulers and subjects.<...>Why need we relate the licentious, shameless deeds of the man, or enumerate the multitude with whom he committed adultery? For he could not pass through a city without continually corrupting women and ravishing virgins. Incidentally, I've noticed that 33.3% of all UK German shepherds are called Max. The others are called Sam or Rocky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just going off the first thing that pops into my mind: Wesley CrusherRufus the Red BreccanLachlan Don't know these two names Calvin and Hobbs Dustin--this one is ok Hugo-not a fan, sounds more like a pet Casper the friendly ghost Cormac--also ok Maxwell House--good to the last drop Morcar--the dark lord Maximus--too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Is Lachlan an uncommon first name in America? It's very common in Australia. Dustin, on the other hand, seems like a quintessentially American name, I've never heard of it from any other country. Yes, Lachlan is very uncommon in the United States. 2013 was the very first time it even made the top 1000 names for newborn boys in the USA, and its rank then was #991. I expect it will take some Australian celebrity with the name becoming famous in the USA before it really takes off here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Winter Rose Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I replace Maximus with Maximilian... I love it for long, but I'm was worried it's too long. But it's not big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhangel Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Incidentally, I've noticed that 33.3% of all UK German shepherds are called Max. The others are called Sam or Rocky. I used to work in an animal shelter. There was one particular day when a lady came in and said we'd called her because we had her lost yellow Labrador Max, and I had to tell her that we currently had two yellow Labs and a yellow Lab X waiting to be picked up by their owners and they were all called Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog-days Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I used to work in an animal shelter. There was one particular day when a lady came in and said we'd called her because we had her lost yellow Labrador Max, and I had to tell her that we currently had two yellow Labs and a yellow Lab X waiting to be picked up by their owners and they were all called Max. Did she manage to get her lab back or did she just accept one of your Maxes as a kind of consolation prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhangel Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Well it was like a lucky dip, she closed her eyes and we spun her around twice and then told her to grab a leash... Or, y'know, we took her back into the kennels and showed her the Maxes so she could tell us which one was hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog-days Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Well it was like a lucky dip, she closed her eyes and we spun her around twice and then told her to grab a leash... Or, y'know, we took her back into the kennels and showed her the Maxes so she could tell us which one was hers. Oh, but that's no fun! Anyway, if the name Max is good enough for x million dogs, it should be good enough for one baby. Go with Maximilian, OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikajon Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It depends also on the surname I think. The pair should be harmonious.For instance, Maximilian is nice and long, in this case the surname shouldn't be very long, nor alliterating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slurms McKenzie Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It depends also on the surname I think. The pair should be harmonious.For instance, Maximilian is nice and long, in this case the surname shouldn't be very long, nor alliterating. Oh I dunno... Maximilian Von Hoffenbasch would be an amazing baby name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikajon Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Because in that case both name and surname carry a "noble" connotation.Maximilian Strumpfelpeter is less amazing I guess...It is not only the length of alliteration or rhyme..it's a quest in of harmony I guess.Jeanne is a lovely name, provided that the surname is not Darc for instance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slurms McKenzie Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Strumpfelpeter is an amazing name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikajon Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Strumpfelpeter is an amazing nameLOL!!!!;I just invented it because I couldn't think of a long ridiculous name in English, whereas I know many sad name combinations in my language...Maybe in English is more difficult to have a bad name- surname combination.Thank you anyway, you really made me laugh with the last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckwheat Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I think you both are thinking of Struwwelpeter. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikajon Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I think you both are thinking of Struwwelpeter. :PI confess I was. But Mixed it up with Stroumpf to make it more funny.Without much success I must admit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rozemarijn Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 WesleyRufusBreccanLachlanCalvinDustinHugoCasperCormacMaxwellMorcarMaximus - replaced with Maximilian 8.9.2014. For human man.That's some Harry Potter names ;)I'd go with Hugo. Classic, timeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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