What do you think about - Linus Eagan?

nikilr

The first name is pretty much set as Linus, but we are still struggling with a middle name.  DH suggested Eagan today.  What do you think?  Does it sound ok together?

speckledfrog

NMS

PhilsWife07

I'd pick something a little more mainstream. Linus is "out there" enough and Eagen just makes it sound even more... dorky. Sorry, OP. The two names also kind of run together.

speckledfrog

PhilsWife07:

I'd pick something a little more mainstream. Linus is "out there" enough and Eagen just makes it sound even more... dorky. Sorry, OP. The two names also kind of run together.

Yep.

Emiliana7

speckledfrog:

PhilsWife07:

I'd pick something a little more mainstream. Linus is "out there" enough and Eagen just makes it sound even more... dorky. Sorry, OP. The two names also kind of run together.

Yep.

Double yep to that!

quartz02

I'm sorry but, no... just, no.

lilmommalcw

PhilsWife07:

I'd pick something a little more mainstream. Linus is "out there" enough and Eagen just makes it sound even more... dorky. Sorry, OP. The two names also kind of run together.

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scorch

what about Linus Owen?  I think it flows a little better and still has that Irish-y feel.

 

nikilr

I like Owen, but my cousin already named her baby that.  That's the other bad thing -- I have about a billion cousins that are popping out babies, so it's hard to pick a name that has not already been done.

RedCardinal

I think Linus is sort -of cute but only for a nick name. I don't like Eagan at all. When I hear Linus I think of Charlie Brown stuff. Maybe Linus for a middle name ?

How about ::::these names can be switched too, and put Linus as the first name....

Oliver Linus

Finn Linus

Nolan Linus

Brady Linus

Elam Linus

William Linus

Samuel Linus

Noah Linus

Everett Linus

Odin Linus

Calvin Linus

Benjamin Linus

Blaine Linus

Solomon Linus -NN Saul

Desmond Linus- NN Des

Arlen Linus

Declan Linus

Rowan Linus

Devlin Linus

 

 

 

kcnurse77

That is a great name. Linus Eagan sounds good. I do not believe it is too "out there". It is a legitimate name that people are starting to use more frequently.

shandars

I like Linus, but not a big fan of Eagan....what about Linus Andrew?  I think that sounds nice. Or Linus Evan if you were looking for a certain initial

laurakaz13

lilmommalcw:

PhilsWife07:

I'd pick something a little more mainstream. Linus is "out there" enough and Eagen just makes it sound even more... dorky. Sorry, OP. The two names also kind of run together.

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Yup.

forensicmama

Oh I really love it! It sounds like a historical name... the name of an author or a famous scientist (of course I think Linus Pauling). I love the combo. It sounds very classic and strong. Nice choices!

Nel11

It's ok.  Linus is very quirky... I picture a very awkward person when I hear the name Linus.  Eagan is a last name to me.  I would choose a more traditional, common middle name.  I like a PP suggestion of Linus Andrew.

LMS05

lisajay09:

I'm sorry but I just think Linus has too strong of a connection to the Peanuts character and honestly you're not going to change the way people connect that name.  Perhaps you're ok with that.  But Linus is a babyish character who carries a blankie everywhere he goes and sucks his thumb.  It's just not the connection I would want people to make to my child's name and also, kids are really cruel and mean and jump at the chance to make fun of others.  I teach 3rd grade and 8 year olds can be very hurtful.  And kids still watch Charlie Brown at home and in school.

I agree. I don't like Eagan either. 

scorch

nikilr:

I like Owen, but my cousin already named her baby that.  That's the other bad thing -- I have about a billion cousins that are popping out babies, so it's hard to pick a name that has not already been done.

You can double up on middle names.  Its a little awkward when its the same first name. 

What about Ian? 

 

HappyGoLuckyGal

I like Linus, and I think Eagan is a fine middle name.

Kitty Holland

laurakaz13:

lilmommalcw:

PhilsWife07:

I'd pick something a little more mainstream. Linus is "out there" enough and Eagen just makes it sound even more... dorky. Sorry, OP. The two names also kind of run together.

this 

Yup.

me too...I think the mn needs to be stronger to balance the first name. 

kbratton2king

The flow is off.

How about James or Michael for mn?