Did Twilight ruin Cullen?

Soap1

My uncle's name is Cullen and I've always loved him and his name.  It's on my list of possible boy names, but I'm afraid everyone will think Twilight.

Thoughts? 

Soap1

Happy_Yahoo_Personaler:

Automatically think Twilight, which is so terrible, it's not even funny.  Sorry!

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MrsCFB

while i'm aware of twilight, i'm not familiar with any of the character names besides bella, so i don't associate cullen with twilight.

i say, use it if you love it.

EmeraldSea

It certainly reminds me of Twilight but not in an irritating way like the way Bella does.

 It's a good name, I say use it.

CNJ4EVA

Twilight's days of popularity are numbered.  I say go for it.  By the time your child reaches 5 years of age, Twilight will be old news.  Maybe sooner.

BulgariHeart

Not everyone, I'm not familiar with Twilight and its characters. I too say use it.

oliversmommy32912

I think Twilight. Sorry.

baloneydisc

I think of Twilight. I really don't like Cullen as a fn regardless of the Twilight connection.

plainoljane

Mom of an Esme here! People WILL think of Twilight. They WILL smile an awkward smirk, tilt their head to one side, and say "oh like Twilight?!" At which point you say "nope! Like... And fill in the blank with a reason" we always say "nope! Like JD Salinge

Manderlin923

I'd use it as a middle name.

Superciliousness

plainoljane:

Mom of an Esme here! People WILL think of Twilight. They WILL smile an awkward smirk, tilt their head to one side

Ladiebug710

Yes, people will think of Twilight.

JMU_Bride09

CNJ4EVA:

Twilight's days of popularity are numbered.nbsp; I say go for it.nbsp; By the time your child reaches 5 years of age, Twil

Kfran84

Worse than Twilight, it reminds me of "cull" like a selective slaughter. Shudder.

aessary03

I, too, would probably go immediately to Twilight.  But it's still a nice name.

LoniLBD

I like the name regardless. If you like it, use it.

Unknown

Yes.

pinkdaisy823

Cullen is my maiden name and I'm hoping to use it as a middle name if we have another boy.  I'm sure for people who don't know, we'll get the Twilight connection, but since it's a family name, it's not a big deal to me.  I also think that the

TarHeels&Rebels

MrsCFB:

while i'm aware of twilight, i'm not familiar with any of the character names besides bella, so i don't associate cullen w

Fluffycakes

Grrr! I didn't see any of the movies, but have been going back and forth on Cullen. I can say now that it's off my list.

Kate070

Kfran84:

Worse than Twilight, it reminds me of "cull" like a selective slaughter. Shudder.

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tracy41

I don't know if most people will think Twilight. I like to think there are some people out there who never give a thought about Twilight. I would be more worried that because of Twilight the number of boys being named Cullen went up drastically.
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Javad

I think that a connection like Twilight is actually quite insignificant. It's a big association now, but it's not the kind of timeless movie (or timeless association) that's gonna stick around forever. Give it another few years, then it will disappear fro

dressandtie

I absolutely love the name Cullen! Twilight is going to be long gone soon, and it has nice family meaning too. Go for it