How bad is Axel?

KallieandJustin · May 2011

Ok...so my DH and I don't even have a short list and have only 5 weeks to go. He brought up the name Axel tonight and loves it and I secretly am starting to like it too. DS is Ethan and I think it goes well with that; however is it a horrible name? I know that the whole Axel Rose association, however I figure kids his age won't have a clue who that is by the time they are old enough to make that association. Thoughts??

HannahO28 · May 2011

Personally, I strongly dislike it and I don't think it goes with Ethan AT ALL.

magsugar13 · May 2011

Its a car part

ablou · May 2011

Yeah, because Appetite for Destruction only came out 25 years ago, GnR haven't had a real album in almost 20 years. Axl is totally a flash in the pan and that connotation will be gone ANY second now...

Also, I think of Axel Foley when I hear that name.

Emiliana7 · May 2011

Sounds too much like a dog's name.

colmckenn · May 2011

How bad is (the) Axel sounds like a question for your mechanic. I don't like the name.

Sari323 · May 2011

It's pretty bad.

happylady07 · May 2011

Bad Bad.

CTri17 · May 2011

bad

Jermysgirl · May 2011

I like it! I know two people named Axel (one 35 and one 7) and they're both really cool people. I think it's a cool name.

iLikeSloths · May 2011

I strongly dislike it.

Rosebud1313 · May 2011

DS has an Axel in his class at daycare, it just seems so harsh to me and doesn't (in my opinion) go with Ethan.

BrandiGreen · May 2011

It's just not good at all! Your siggy picture however, is absolutely adorable.

Le Olive · May 2011

I think it's pretty terrible.

ubermoose · May 2011

This one gets flamed every time it comes up on the board, but I like it. It's actually really popular in a handful of European countries.

Allie30 · May 2011

Ethan sounds like a judge, neurologist, or master chef. Axel sounds like a criminal. JMO. I know it's popular in Europe, but you aren't in Europe. In America, my concern is how his resume will be judged.

jupiterthecat · May 2011

I don't think it's so bad. It's a pretty traditional Scandinavian name, and you could do a lot worse. But clearly it's not for everyone.

cozylittlecave · May 2011

I don't mind it, but it's a really hard one to pull off imho. More importantly, I don't think it goes with Ethan at all. Ethan seems so sweet and tame in comparison, and for some reason they sound a little tongue-twisty together (but that might just be me).

tct1219 · May 2011

unless you're scandinavian, i don't think it's a good idea.

i also don't think it goes with ethan at all.

i suggest oliver, noah, alexander, henry, or jonah.

ashleah83 · May 2011

I like it but moreover you like it and that is what is important!

RedCardinal · May 2011

Emiliana7:
Sounds too much like a dog's name.

This!

sugarangel77 · May 2011

I know 3 Axel's.... all dogs. Very cute dogs though.

Quiksilver620 · May 2011

sorry I hate saying this, but the first thing I think of is trailer park

xxdreeaxx · May 2011

No, no, sorry. Just doesn't seem like a good name to grow up with and doesn't go with Ethan at all.

LMS05 · May 2011

I think it's really bad and it doesn't go with Ethan at all.

lelekay · May 2011

I actually like it. I've taught two different Axels over the years, and they were both funny, creative boys.

Moneypenny424 · May 2011

ubermoose:
This one gets flamed every time it comes up on the board, but I like it. It's actually really popular in a handful of European countries.

This. I don't mind the name, but I agree, it would make more sense if one of the parents was European.

I mentioned it to SIL for their soon-to-be-born son, but her husband is German and they live in Germany. DH couldn't believe I suggested it and said, "There's no way my nephew is going to be named Axel/Aksel. Axl Rose is a d-bag."

myantonia · May 2011

My DS plays with a little boy named Axel. At first I thought it was a little out there. But once I heard he was named after grandpa, and I got to know him a little better, the name grew on me. If it has family connection (or you have some European connections) I think it's a decent name.