WDYT of Felix? How about Fiona?

ibis · May 2009

It's early enough that we are not emotionally attached to these names, so you can be honest.

DH & I went through a baby name book recently and he picked these two and loves them now. I like them because they're unusual but they're also kind of classic/older names.

But my worry is they're just a little too funky, especially Felix. I know people say our opinion is the only one that matters, but I don't want family members to be cringing behind our backs. I know DH's family secretly cringes over the name my SIL gave her baby! - so I'm nervous about doing anything even a little non-traditional.

cjseeger · May 2009

I absolutly adore Fiona, it's a great name! But of course my DH shot it down because of Shrek. I think Felix could grow on a person.

Tabuk · May 2009

I really like Fiona. I don't think that is "out there" at all!

And I LOVE Felix....too bad it would sound weird with our last name.

LMS05 · May 2009

Fiona is ok. It's a bit Shrek for my tastes, but it's not horrible. I don't think people will make fun of Fiona behind your back. I don't like Felix. I can only think of Felix the cat.?

jessawakawaii · May 2009

I like Felix, but it does make me think of Nelix... from Star Trek: Voyager.

ibis · May 2009

LMS05:
Fiona is ok. It's a bit Shrek for my tastes, but it's not horrible. I don't think people will make fun of Fiona behind your back. I don't like Felix. I can only think of Felix the cat.

Yeah, I am wondering if the Felix the cat reference will ever go away. The cartoon hasn't been on since the 1950's so it's kind of crazy that people still make that association! I'm sure our kids probably won't know what it is.

The Shrek thing doesn't bother me, though I thought of it. It would be hard to think of a name that's never been in a movie.

mrs_tacos · May 2009

I really don't like Felix. I didn't think of the cat, but I did think of the fact that there have been several pope's named Felix...I don't think everyone will think of that (I think I'm even a little odd for thinking it), but it's a connection I can't shake.

Fiona, on the other hand, I like, I always think of the beautiful dancer from the musical Brigadoon, not Shrek:)

Jennywren82 · May 2009

I love Fiona. We have a little girl in the family with that name. Felix is too far out for me though. Just my opinion.

mrsseguin · May 2009

I don't like the names.

etoussa · May 2009

I don't like Fiona, and Felix is ok.

DarcyLongfellow · May 2009

Hey Ibis! Good to see you over here! And congratulations!!!!!!!

Fiona = okay. I don't think it's weird at all, and I actually think it seems to be on it's way to becomming trendy. There's a chance that people may think of Shrek with this name. I think Fiona sounds very British, in a good way.

Felix = the cat. Sorry, can't get past this one. I also kind of feel like it's a name that might get a little boy beat up on the playground.

Also, I really don't think the Felix = cat association is going to go away in this generation. That cartoon wasn't on in my day (I'm pretty sure I've never seen it!), but I still have that association.

newportbride715 · May 2009

I'm not into Felix. I love Fiona. It's on our list. It's actually not considered that unusual in my area, probably b/c there are a lot of Irish. But I agree it is classic and feminine while definitely not trendy or popular.