Orion

meansallison · July 2015

Is this horrible for a boy? My husband absolutely loves it and I'm kind of fond of it as well. We had a girls name picked in a day but could not agree on a boys name. So of course we are having a boy haha. Any feed back on Orion (if you hate it, say it!) Would be appreciated. Thank you!

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

May please phonetically spell out how you intend the name to be pronounced please? I want to know what it is supposed to be, before I comment. Thank you

meansallison · July 2015

O-ryan. As in the constellation

Mamabeagle · July 2015

I would have to middle name it if anything. I knew someone named O'Neill (which sounds the same, like it's supposed to be an Irish/Scottish last name). Give him a solid first name.

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

meansallison said:

O-ryan. As in the constellation

Thank you. I don't have an issue with the name. I think it's different and kind of cool. Is there a particular reason why DH likes it so much?

meansallison · July 2015

He's really big into astronomy and has always loved the name. He said he wished it was his haha.

CaboBride2015 · July 2015

I have a friend who named her son Orion. I don't hate it but it seems like a mouthful for some reason.

ashleyandely · July 2015

It was on my boys list. I love it.

wulfpackgirl · July 2015

That's not how I would have pronounced based on that spelling. I think he will be correcting people for the rest of his life.

canarygirl · July 2015

wulfpackgirl said:
That's not how I would have pronounced based on that spelling. I think he will be correcting people for the rest of his life.

I doubt it. Orion is a very old name rooted in Greek mythology that, like OP said, is also the name of a pretty well known constellation.

That said, it's nms but I wouldn't side eye it. Do you have a middle picked out?

LNic5 · July 2015

It's not bad, it's not my style personally but I wouldn't side eye it either.

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

I don't think it will be mispronounced. Most people are familiar with Orion. It just feels a little nerdy and out there to me. Would be a good middle name tho.

erinnlou · July 2015

I prefer it as a mn, but I wouldn't side eye it as a first name. I've always thought it was kind of cool.
I wouldn't worry about pronunciation. Most people are familiar with the constellation.

secretbaba · July 2015

I think you could get away with it. NMS but I like it.

chellechan1 · July 2015

I like it! My DH loves astronomy, and I made a list of star themed names to consider. Orion was the only male name I liked, but I love Cassiopeia and Stella.

gonetothesea · July 2015

I like it, and think it's cool. I don't think anyone will have a problem pronouncing it at all.

ecwk · July 2015

You don't need to worry about people pronouncing it correctly. You both seem passionate about it, go for it!

meansallison · July 2015

Thanks guys! Thinking Embree for a middle name (DH middle name). And we like that it's nerdy, we are a bit nerdy ourselves

wassuphoes · July 2015

I like Orion.

herewegrow · July 2015

I love it! I knew a kid in college named Orion and was jealous that he had a unique name that wasn't stupid. I think it's even better that there's a reason behind it!

meansallison · July 2015

@herewegrow thank you! Wasn't sure if it was "too out there"

emikat · July 2015

Love it. Would be on my short list if I hadn't used it on a cat years ago. Dang it! There are so few boys names I love.

Elsa1984 · July 2015

I wouldn't mispronounce it.

That being said, I know a little boy with the name, and it just seems weird. I think that it is a cool middle name though.

sarahsnowball · July 2015

I think it's a great name! However he will forever hear the question "like the constellation?" But if he inherits his daddy's passion for astronomy he will think he has the coolest name ever!

arichlife · July 2015

My husband and I both love it. Thanks for reminding me to or his back on my list!

lulamagoo · July 2015

I like it, it is a bit nerdy, but I think a little boy could "wear it well". Side note: It is also the name of the spacecraft that just orbited the earth last year and will be going to the moon in a few and then Mars.