Solomon

SarahSueBob

Thoughts about the name in general?

Do you know anyone in real life named Solomon? What are they like? Do they like their name? Do they go by Sol, or Solomon?

Thoughts on the nickname Sol?

 

Let's hear it, opinionated ladies.

Helenahhandbasket

It's just OK.  I know one Solomon-- he does go by Sol (family friend).  He's in his 60s.

I sort of picture an old man playing chess in Prospect Park.

plunderb

We have decided to name this baby Sam, but we are still not 100% sure on Samuel. We are considering Solomon nn Sam as another option.

SarahSueBob

plunderb:

We have decided to name this baby Sam, but we are still not 100% sure on Samuel. We are considering Solomon nn Sam as another option.

 

Hey! We love Sam too, but not Samuel...maybe this is the answer! Thanks!

juniper19

My grandfather was Solomon and went by Sol. A few years ago I knew a baby Solomon whose parents started calling him "Solly" (it wasn't a planned nn). I don't know if that's continued beyond the baby stage.

meganandchase

I like it a lot.  Good Biblical name, and Solomon was known for his wisdom, so there's a good background too.  I think Sol or Solomon is fine.

chapstix7

I went to school with a Solomon. He went by Solomon. It's not bad.

BulgariHeart

Really dislike. Makes me think of an old grumpy man.

blu-eyedwife

I love Solomon.  I could see Sol as a nickname, but would probably spell it Saul.  I want to say "sole" when I see "sol"  (I've obviously been in Southern California too long)

hologram87

I worked with a Solomon and he was very nerdy, good with computers, in a band and definitely marched to the beat of his own drummer.   The name was different, and so was he.

nurse714

I love Solomon and the one I know does not go by a nn. 

CeCe8579

It's my dog's MN, hehe! I like it!

davisislands

Love it! And love the nn Sol. I know a Solomon and he goes by Sol, awesome old Jewish man

queenbone

In general it seems like an old Jewish man name, like Ira or Leonard.

I know a 6 yr old name Solomon who isn't Jewish. His parents call him Sol. (I don't mind Solomon, but really, really dislike Sol.) Our other friend, who is Jewish, likes to call him Shlomo sometimes as a NN. 

He is a shy little boy, but well behaved.

SarahSueBob

Iloveshanej:

It's my dog's MN, hehe! I like it!

 My aunt had a dog named Solomon...but we're considering it anyway!

Bexx24

I really like Solomon. Uncommon but not unheard of. And Sol is a totally acceptable nn if he or you guys need one.

kaylakim

I know a little boy named Solomon. He's 5 and in my preschool class, also my DDs very best boy friend! At first I thought the name was so odd and uncommon but have grown to love it. He's a sweet boy and very well behaved. He usually goes by Solomon but sometimes Solly.

kaswanson

I've never met anyone with this name IRL.  It is a very strong sounding name and I think people will probably love it or leave it.  I'm not a huge fan, but don't hate it.