Lincoln?

BananaLettuce

I asked my H if he could name our hypothetical baby #2 anything, and I had to agree to it, what would it be? He gave me Kate nothing-for-a-middle-name and Lincoln Bradford. Bradford is my late father's name, so I'm all about using that as a mn, I just don't know how I feel about Lincoln.

Love it? Hate it? Thoughts?

capulet

It's DS's name, so obviously I like it.  We intentionally used it to honor the president and the only thing about its rising popularity that bothers me is that I think the meaning is being watered down as it becomes another trendy presidential name.  It wasn't my first choice, but it was the closest we could come to agreement and I am happy with it.  His MN is my maiden name.

zebrapanther1311

I love Lincoln a lot!

BananaLettuce

Abraham Lincoln is definitely my husband's favorite president and a hero of his. My H is also a big history buff. His dad used to own a historical museum. Their house is still overflowing with thousands of artifacts. It wouldn't be a trendy, presidential name to him, but I do worry about that since our son's name is Harrison. (We didn't name him for a president. Harrison is a family name on both sides of our family).

DaisyZH

I like Lincoln a lot, the nn Link is adorable.

marthah05

I'm not a fan of naming children after presidents...

Dr.Loretta

I'm sorry to all those with little Lincolns, but I hate the name with the fire of a thousand suns.

chapstix7

It's kind of grown on me.

amberej

I like it , very strong name!

nlp1990

I love love love Lincoln. It is on a potential list for #2.

ashiscute

I'm pretty meh about Lincoln.  I would never use it but I can't say I dislike it.  I like Bradford as a MN though.  

FakeFinn

It's NMS. I prefer Abraham. ETA: prefer and love Abraham.

4N6s

I like Lincoln but it's very popular right now.

EXL311

I like Lincoln but not with a Harrison.

capulet

@Joy2611‌ no worries! I heart you forever.

BananaLettuce

Thanks for your opinions, I'll pass them on to my H.

I obviously don't have a problem with surnames as first names, but I will say my family connection to Harrison is through a fn--my Great Uncle Harrison.

I think people choose last names over first names though because that's how you identify the person. Not a lot of famous people are known by just their first name.

parenthood4

I think Lincoln is fine, but probably wouldn't do it with Harrison

djones121

I LOVE Lincoln!! I think it's such a great strong name!:)

BlueRidge8

For whatever reason it just always makes me think of Encino Man - didn't they call him Link?

I'm ashamed I know this.