Twin Boy Names

soon2Bmrs.AGEE · June 2011

Lincoln & Cohen

Thoughts?

ETA: DH loves Lincoln and I love Cohen.

cmhicklin · June 2011

lelekay · June 2011

I can only be honest and say that not only do I not like either of them individually (I really do not like Lincoln, and I think the controversy surrounding Cohen is a lot to put on a kid), but I also do not think that they go together well.

Sorry!

kcrdsb · June 2011

I like them both! :-)

soon2Bmrs.AGEE · June 2011

lelekay:

I can only be honest and say that not only do I not like either of them individually (I really do not like Lincoln, and I think the controversy surrounding Cohen is a lot to put on a kid), but I also do not think that they go together well.

Sorry!

Don't be sorry! I want honest opinions. Explain the bold for me though.

DH is really against matchy matchy names, so them 'going together; isn't an issue. They are individuals.

HeyJune · June 2011

I like Lincoln, but I would avoid Cohen due to the controversy.

(A lot of people in the Jewish community find using this name as a first name to be very offensive. Someone will probably post a link for you to read. It is a traditional, almost sacred Jewish surname that means "priest.")

soon2Bmrs.AGEE · June 2011

HeyJune:

I like Lincoln, but I would avoid Cohen due to the controversy.

(A lot of people in the Jewish community find using this name as a first name to be very offensive. Someone will probably post a link for you to read. It is a traditional, almost sacred Jewish surname that means "priest.")

Ah, ok! Thanks for clarifying. I have not heard that yet.

Sunshine is mine · June 2011

read a few posts before you decide on Cohen...not a good idea!

HeyJune · June 2011

soon2Bmrs.AGEE:
HeyJune:

I like Lincoln, but I would avoid Cohen due to the controversy.

(A lot of people in the Jewish community find using this name as a first name to be very offensive. Someone will probably post a link for you to read. It is a traditional, almost sacred Jewish surname that means "priest.")

Ah, ok! Thanks for clarifying. I have not heard that yet.

Sure! I thought it was a cute alternative to Owen that was made popular by the Cohen family on the O.C, and I know a few moms who used it before hearing about the controversy. I think most non Jewish people had no idea they were choosing a name that could offend people. Once I found out, I've realized it is a hot button issue for quite a few people.

HannahO28 · June 2011

I don't like either name. LN as FN are not my style, and for the above reason, I side-eye parents who use the name Cohen.

checkrdtop · June 2011

Love them!

katie0919 · June 2011

I think Lincoln is just *okay*....I have never heard of it being used as a first name before looking on these baby name forums. I told my DH a couple nights ago that it seems like this is becomming a popular name and he laughed at it, to be honest. BUT, it seems like it will be a normal/trendy name going forward.

Cohen is cute, not really my style, but I don't hate it by any means. I had no idea there was any controvery surrounding the name.

soon2Bmrs.AGEE · June 2011

Thanks for the honest input. DH has loved the name Lincoln since we were pregnant with our DD over 4 years ago. I told him he could have it this time if we had a boy. I didn't love it at first but it grew on me. We got the name off of Prison Break. Pretty funny. DH wants to call him Linc.

I had no idea about the Jewish conncetion to the name Cohen either. I am not marking it off my list but will talk to DH and see hoe he feels about it.

ambs21 · June 2011

My little brother (17 yrs old) is named Lincoln, and I usually call him Linc. I love it! He always gets positive responses from it. I also have a friend with a little boy named Lincoln. He's also adorable! I had never heard of any controversy with Cohen until this board. I guess if you live in an area with a large Jewish population that would matter more. It's a cute name, but you definitely want to take all information into consideration before deciding!

brookelynpaisley · June 2011

This is the most recent link on Cohen (complete with K spelling abomonation!) that has links and explanations of the controversy. It's actually a slightly different issue, but like I said, links and explanation.

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/53736258.aspx

shellybird101 · June 2011

NMS. Not a BIG fan of LN for FN. and Cohen just reminds me of

LuJackCity · June 2011

I love Cohen!

Moneypenny424 · June 2011

I also think Linc is a cool NN .

No on Cohen for me because of the controversy.

Brodyrox30 · June 2011

I wouldn't use either, personally. However, Cohen seems "normal" to me now, b/c I know a little boy with this name. Still can't get on board with Lincoln. If you love them though, they are not terrible. It could be a lot worse.

ETA: There are no Jewish people where I live, so the Cohen controversy never comes up. It is definitely something to think about, especially since your son may not always live where you are now.

Ruby_Soho · June 2011

soon2Bmrs.AGEE:
Thanks for the honest input. DH has loved the name Lincoln since we were pregnant with our DD over 4 years ago. I told him he could have it this time if we had a boy. I didn't love it at first but it grew on me. We got the name off of Prison Break. Pretty funny. DH wants to call him Linc.

I had no idea about the Jewish conncetion to the name Cohen either. I am not marking it off my list but will talk to DH and see hoe he feels about it.

Hahaha, the first thing I thought of when I saw the name was "Linc the Sink". FWIW, I'd totally go with Wentworth instead Wink Angel

Also, I don't know any Jewish people or even live near where there's any sort of Jewish community but I'd stay away from Cohen too. You never know what a kid's gonna want to do when they're older.

Hunter22 · June 2011

Lincoln is okay, not really my style to use last names as first names unless it is a family name but I get the trend.

It is boggling my mind to see the name Cohen coming up as a first name on this board, I have never heard of that before. Being from the Northeast where there is a huge Jewish population I cannot even imagine anyone using that a first name. If your kids come to a school in NY, NJ or MA they may get the side-eye.

alohamora · June 2011

I like Lincoln, but I would avoid Cohen. To those who say that it only matters if you have a large Jewish population where you live, what if your child doesn't always live there?

SnoopyLuv · June 2011

Hunter22:
Lincoln is okay, not really my style to use last names as first names unless it is a family name but I get the trend.

It is boggling my mind to see the name Cohen coming up as a first name on this board, I have never heard of that before. Being from the Northeast where there is a huge Jewish population I cannot even imagine anyone using that a first name. If your kids come to a school in NY, NJ or MA they may get the side-eye.

This is exactly how I feel about it. I would never name my child Muhammed or Ghandi. Why name your kid Cohen?

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