Macallen Paul

LN1024

MH and I are fairly set on Macallen Paul for our little boy (pronounced Mah/callen). Allen is my FIL's mn and Paul is both MH's and his late uncle's middle name. It is a Gaelic/Scottish name that I think sounds strong and unique without being trendy. Opinions? Thank you!

CeCe8579

I don't love it but I don't hate it! I wouldn't side eye it! I say use it if you like it!

strawberrytree

I like Paul.
I am so tired of McFirstnames. They are actually quite trendy in recent years, although more used for girls by people who don't really understand what Mc and Mac mean. I love Allen on its own.

plunderb

I've never seen Macallen as a first name before. I suppose is sort of makes sense as "son of Allen" if your FI's name is Allen, but I do think it's a little odd to use a surname that isn't a family name as a first name. That said, it is not offensive sounding.

One thing to consider though is that the Mc- names are currently a HUGE trend . . . for girls. All the McKinley/Mckayla/Mckenzie/Mckenna names are having a big moment right now, so even if Macallen is unusual, it will be lumped in with that crowd to some extent.

Zimger

It's not my style but congrats on deciding!

Blondangel

strawberrytree:

I like Paul. I am so tired of McFirstnames. They are actually quite trendy in recent years, although more used for girls by people who don't really understand what Mc and Mac mean. I love Allen on its own.

All this exactly.

Allen Paul or Paul Allen is nice though.

blu-eyedwife

So I'm the only one who thinks "scotch"? Alright then. Guess I'll be drinking alone.

LN1024

Ha, no, not at all. It first came up after a scotch and then we looked it up on-line. If I wasn't pregnant, maybe I would join in. 

LN1024

blu-eyedwife:

So I'm the only one who thinks "scotch"? Alright then. Guess I'll be drinking alone.

Whoops, meant to quote this.  

LN1024

Thanks for all the input ladies. I hear what you are saying on the "Mac" trend, but I really dislike Paul or Allen alone (except for the mn spot). They are NMS for fns. I think we will stick with Macallen Paul and maybe one day Macallen will move up in popularity. Thanks again!

EastCoastBride

Even though it's a boys name, I do think "girl" because of the "mc/mac" trend in girls names.

lisa5201

I really like it

It's unique without being weird and doesn't scream trendy, it reads more classic to me. I'm a fan

Mochadoodle

I love Paul as MN, but I'm not a fan of Macallen.

Is Callen Paul an option? You could use Cal as NN.