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How do you feel about the name Carsten for a boy?

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I  think it's traditionally a German name - I know two Carstens and they are both German! It's a form of Christian. Thoughts?

 

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Re: How do you feel about the name Carsten for a boy?

  • MCMoo23MCMoo23
    It's not really my style, I would prefer Carson or Christian. I know a little girl named Karsten (spelled with a K). It reminds me of Kirsten or something. It's not horrible, but like I said, not my style. 
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  • meganbearmeganbear

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    It's not really my style, I would prefer Carson or Christian.

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  • Jinsy80Jinsy80 member
    Christian is so much nicer...
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  • babyonthebrain2010babyonthebrain2010
    I like the way it looks, spelling wise, but pronunciation wise it sounds a bit feminine to me.  not that there's anything wrong with that, but I think Carson or Christian both sound "stronger"
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  • LilleybugLilleybug member

    imageMCMoo23:
    It's not really my style, I would prefer Carson or Christian. I know a little girl named Karsten (spelled with a K). It reminds me of Kirsten or something. It's not horrible, but like I said, not my style. 

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  • piccolina09piccolina09 member
    I think many people will mispronounce it, teachers and or classmates. Carsen is a great alternative.
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  • shortstuff15shortstuff15 member
    I know a Carston, who is a boy, so the name is a good association for me.

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  • HappyMrsKHappyMrsK member

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    Christian is so much nicer...

    This. I'm not a fan of Carsten. It sounds a bit harsh to me for some reason.

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  • alliejo725alliejo725 member

    Hmmm...

    I like the name in theory, and I know it's a German first name, but it SOUNDS like it belongs in the suname-for-a-first-name trend.

    That said,  don't hate it.

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  • macchiattomacchiatto member
    I think it has kind of a strange sound to it. I think it's kind of close to Kristen or Kirsten; I would probably go with Carson or Christian instead, like pp's mentioned.
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  • mrs_tacosmrs_tacos member
    It sounds very feminine to me- too close to Kirsten/Kiersten/Kristen, IMO. But I really like Christian!


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  • elfgirl11elfgirl11

    Carten sounds liek it could fall into the cullen callan carson carter pile and not be seen for its heritage.

    I was proposed to by the hottest 17yo german hunk ever.....(I was only 12 and he said he's wait for me LOL) named Fabian; it is an awesome name if you're looking for something strong but not quite heinrich!

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  • BabyO*sMommaBabyO*sMomma
    I think Carsten is fine for a boy. I have a friend that has a son with that name, but she spells his Karston.
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