Boy Name - Is it really that awful

DinkyDoo · June 2013

Anyone we mention our name to HATES it. We don't really care but I figured I'd ask some strangers opinions. It's Abner, we have yet to decide on a middle name.

WashingtonQueen · June 2013

Abner? Like from Bewitched?

coopsbaby · June 2013

It's NMS, but it's a real name and spelled correctly, so in my book you're golden!

Belle3184 · June 2013

I might be the minority, but I rather like it. I'd rather see an abner than one more Jackson or Liam.

JuniperGaze · June 2013

It's nms and makes me think of the pig in Charlottes Web. But if you two love it then go with it!

drunkindonuts · June 2013

Who cares what other people think so long as you both love it. It's NMS but it's a legitimate and correctly spelled name!

BootsyLou · June 2013

I don't think it's awful. If you love it, use it.

DinkyDoo · June 2013

I forgot the neighbors name in Bewitched was Abner and I loved that show growing up. And wasn't the pigs name Wilbur?

We're pretty set on it and we both despise trendy/over used names, but didn't want something uneek. Now if only we can decide on a MN..

swgdvm · June 2013

I really don't like Abner, but I love the nn Abe!

JuniperGaze · June 2013

DinkyDoo:
I forgot the neighbors name in Bewitched was Abner and I loved that show growing up.nbsp; And wasn't the pigs name Wilbur?nbsp;nbsp; We're pretty set on it and we both despise trendy/over used names, but didn't want something uneek.nbsp; Now if only we can decide on a MN..

Yes! You're right. I was thinking of the pig in that Hey Arnold cartoon. All my childhood memories are lumped together. I knew it made me think of a pig for some reason.

inthelost · June 2013

shana+chris:
Who cares what other people think so long as you both love it. It's NMS but it's a legitimate and correctly spelled name!

my thoughts exactly

oops34 · June 2013

It makes me think of Little Abner, which isn't a bad thing. I actually like the name Abner. I'm glad you aren't letting people sway your choice!

demelzacat · June 2013

I actually kind of like it.

plunderb · June 2013

No complaints from me.

mmb248 · June 2013

Not a fan of the name but I love the musical

jo4janet · June 2013

Happy_Yahoo_Personaler:
NMS at all, but at least it's a legit name and correctly spelled. Makes me think "old man" though.

This is what came to mind for me, too, but like PP stated, who cares what other ppl think. Go with it if you love it!

rolIo · June 2013

Not awful at all. Not something I'd use though.

crwel1048 · June 2013

DaisyBlinks:
Eh...I don't think it's awful, but it's the kind of name that I would expect a lot of people to find awful. So...I personally would not use it.

I agree with most of this.

==N== · June 2013

Nms but if I met another kid named that I'd think it was awesome!

rider5344 · June 2013

I love it, but D's is Donald and next one will probably be Kelly so I really like masculine, traditional names.

Mochadoodle · June 2013

It's really NMS, but I've certainly heard worse.

TripMomma · June 2013

Not my cup of tea.

Phalaenopsis · June 2013

shana+chris:
Who cares what other people think so long as you both love it. It's NMS but it's a legitimate and correctly spelled name!

Yes

BulgariHeart · June 2013

I can see how people would hate it (sorry!). As others have though, it's a legitimate name and if you both like it then you should go for it.

Keri Marie · June 2013

I love it! Super uncommon, easy to spell, say and remember. Perfect!

ObLaDi · June 2013

It's super old timey.

I find it rather quaint and charming, but this board's tastes run in that direction. I agree with Daisy that a lot of people won't like it. I wouldn't let that stop me if I loved it, though

Guillerma · June 2013

I'm kind of digging it. It's the same mood as the Archer/ Asher trend.

Dr.Loretta · June 2013

Not a fan

sweetpea2003 · June 2013

I like it! It is old fashioned and definitely not mainstream, but it is a good solid name and has some cute nickname options (if you like nicknames). I would go with it.

Purelife21 · June 2013

I see nothing awful about it at all. I rather like it, actually.

solsburyhill · June 2013

It's not a name I'd use myself but I do like it.

MannaPants · June 2013

I like it! I love the old vintage names.

danabsd · June 2013

Ew.

Pepper6 · June 2013

I actually kind of like it. It's not something I'd personally use, but that's what makes it awesome...it's a real, classic name that no one else is likely to use.