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Conrad is quickly becoming one of our favorites for Peter's brother who is due in February. What do you think of this name? Any associations?
My mother-in-law expressed an aversion to it--several times (which is not necessarily a bad thing imo!). However, I am wondering if other people have strong reactions to it. I think it is a strong name but also approachable. What do you think?
My mother-in-law expressed an aversion to it--several times (which is not necessarily a bad thing imo!). However, I am wondering if other people have strong reactions to it. I think it is a strong name but also approachable. What do you think?
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My Aunt and Uncle just had a son last year and named him Conrad Isaac. I really like it! It fits my cousin really well and I think it is adorable, but works really well on a grown man as well.
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Thanks for your message. It's nice to hear about a baby Conrad.
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I think it's fine.
In the past it might have been a little out there but in today's world it's 100% usable - and I think it goes very well with Peter.
In the past it might have been a little out there but in today's world it's 100% usable - and I think it goes very well with Peter.
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I like it very, very much. Strong, yes; open, friendly and energetic.
Once I taught an Alistair Conrad who was a talented musician and also a very brave boy in a modest, low-key way that people didn't notice unless he let them into his life a bit. It was an unpleasant life in many ways, and he coped with mature sensitivity. I was proud to know him.
Once I taught an Alistair Conrad who was a talented musician and also a very brave boy in a modest, low-key way that people didn't notice unless he let them into his life a bit. It was an unpleasant life in many ways, and he coped with mature sensitivity. I was proud to know him.
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This message was edited 10/4/2010, 8:14 PM
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I actually like Conrad.
I used to not care for it, but I like it now. Not even sure why I didn't like it then. I can't see a good reason to be opposed to it.
The only associations I have are Tom Conrad (a guitarist from Chicago in the pop-punk music scene.) and this old man named Conrad from a Christmas poem I heard when I was younger.
(poem: http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/THE-CHRISTMAS-GUEST-lyrics-Reba-Mcentire/6829FB01B20474654825694B00329631)
I like it. I like the classic feeling. It's not overused and it sounds sophisticated without sounding snobby.
I used to not care for it, but I like it now. Not even sure why I didn't like it then. I can't see a good reason to be opposed to it.
The only associations I have are Tom Conrad (a guitarist from Chicago in the pop-punk music scene.) and this old man named Conrad from a Christmas poem I heard when I was younger.
(poem: http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/THE-CHRISTMAS-GUEST-lyrics-Reba-Mcentire/6829FB01B20474654825694B00329631)
I like it. I like the classic feeling. It's not overused and it sounds sophisticated without sounding snobby.
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Wow I think it's really good and goes so well with Peter. I love seeing you guys' name choices. What's still on the table at this point?
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Names we are still considering.
That's a good question! Our list changes almost weekly, but there are some that keep appearing consistently. Ideally, we want a combo that has a family name from each side.
Besides Conrad Ambler, we are also still considering:
Nathaniel Cary --probably the other strong contender. I come from a long line of Nathaniels, but the last one died over fifty years ago and I would like to bring the name back. Cary has a long history on my wife's side.
Theodore Ambler --Theodore is a dark horse. It is not a family name on either side, but we like it.
Richard Baskerville --Richard is my wife's late father's name and Baskerville is a family name on my side, which may sound a bit pompous but it has special meaning for me. My reservation is primarily with the name Richard because I don't like any of the nicknames--plus Peter and Richard are both slang-related names for the same anatomical part.
Robert Rome --Robert was my great-grandfather and Rome was my wife's grandmother's maiden name. I actually like the alliteration.
Do you have any thoughts about these possibilities?
That's a good question! Our list changes almost weekly, but there are some that keep appearing consistently. Ideally, we want a combo that has a family name from each side.
Besides Conrad Ambler, we are also still considering:
Nathaniel Cary --probably the other strong contender. I come from a long line of Nathaniels, but the last one died over fifty years ago and I would like to bring the name back. Cary has a long history on my wife's side.
Theodore Ambler --Theodore is a dark horse. It is not a family name on either side, but we like it.
Richard Baskerville --Richard is my wife's late father's name and Baskerville is a family name on my side, which may sound a bit pompous but it has special meaning for me. My reservation is primarily with the name Richard because I don't like any of the nicknames--plus Peter and Richard are both slang-related names for the same anatomical part.
Robert Rome --Robert was my great-grandfather and Rome was my wife's grandmother's maiden name. I actually like the alliteration.
Do you have any thoughts about these possibilities?
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Awesome names.
I really like Nathaniel Cary - the flow is beautiful and I love the idea of bringing back a family name. What about Conrad Baskerville? I think that's fabulous?
I also really, really like Theodore Cary.
Theodore Cary, Nathaniel Ambler & Conrad Baskerville would be neat with Peter.
I really like Nathaniel Cary - the flow is beautiful and I love the idea of bringing back a family name. What about Conrad Baskerville? I think that's fabulous?
I also really, really like Theodore Cary.
Theodore Cary, Nathaniel Ambler & Conrad Baskerville would be neat with Peter.
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Birdie
All I can think of is the "We Love You Conrad" song from Bye Bye Birdie.
I suppose it's not a horrible association, but still.
All I can think of is the "We Love You Conrad" song from Bye Bye Birdie.
I suppose it's not a horrible association, but still.
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I really like the name Conrad. To me, it's such a strong and handsome name. It just sounds really masculine. I don't have any negative associations with it at all.
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Ooh, I like Conrad. To me, it sounds like a proper Southern boy, but I don't know how widespread that association is.
Is there a MN in mind?
Is there a MN in mind?
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I am from the South originally, so I like your association.
The middle name will be a family/surname name--a strong contender is Ambler. It's kind of a tradition in our family to use a family surname as a mn. The middle name for our first son (Peter Jeffries) was my grandmother's maiden name and this time the middle name will come from my wife's side. I'm not completely sold yet on Conrad Ambler as a combo because of the repeated -a sounds, but overall I like it.
The middle name will be a family/surname name--a strong contender is Ambler. It's kind of a tradition in our family to use a family surname as a mn. The middle name for our first son (Peter Jeffries) was my grandmother's maiden name and this time the middle name will come from my wife's side. I'm not completely sold yet on Conrad Ambler as a combo because of the repeated -a sounds, but overall I like it.
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Ambler!!!
I really like that combo, the A sounds aren't exactly repeated, and besides Peter's name repeats E and R, right? ties it together
I really like that combo, the A sounds aren't exactly repeated, and besides Peter's name repeats E and R, right? ties it together
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Thanks! I had not thought about that.
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Conrad can be a little geeky or eccentric seeming, I think. That's all. People who have never met a Conrad are bound to be wary of it because it doesn't sound like any other names. But it's not weird, aggressive, or over the top.
I really like it and I think you should use it. I might, if I was having another son.
I really like it and I think you should use it. I might, if I was having another son.
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I think it's a nice, solid name. I agree that it's a name with strength, but also one I can see as friendly.
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It sounds a little snooty, but it demands your attention. It's a "here I am!" kind of name, if I'm making any sense.
I like it, but I wouldn't use it myself.
I like it, but I wouldn't use it myself.
This message was edited 10/4/2010, 8:48 AM
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Your description makes sense to me. I don't mind a little snooty!
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Well, a name that sounds snooty is better than a name that sounds ignorant. :)
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I agree with your opinion, 100%. I don't know where you're located, but here at least, it's not something you see every day - it really stands out, but in a good way, but it's not so unusual that it can't blend in, either.
Great choice!
Great choice!
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I'm in DC and it is not common here. It's a family name, so that's how we arrived at the name.
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Totally off topic
But I must say hi to someone from my hometown. :-D
But I must say hi to someone from my hometown. :-D
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Thanks! I just moved here.
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Well, that makes it even better! :D
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Love, love, love! :) Especially with Peter! Handsome sibset. I hope you decide to keep it.
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I like it. You don't hear it alot. I was thinking of this name last night. I couldn't use it so I hope others will.
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I agree! I wouldn't use either name myself (they're just not my style) but I have good feelings tied to both and I would love to see Conrad on a little boy.
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I have two associations with it: Conrad Hilton, which isn't a bad association, and I don't think that too many people these days would even think about him.
The other one is strictly personal: There was a girl I knew in high school whom I disliked intensely, with the last name of Conrads. That would keep me from using the name myself, but of course, that's strictly personal.
I'm not too fond of it as a first name, mainly because I find the second syllable, RAD, to be unattractive. But I agree that it's a strong name--perhaps too strong, though, a little harsh.
The other one is strictly personal: There was a girl I knew in high school whom I disliked intensely, with the last name of Conrads. That would keep me from using the name myself, but of course, that's strictly personal.
I'm not too fond of it as a first name, mainly because I find the second syllable, RAD, to be unattractive. But I agree that it's a strong name--perhaps too strong, though, a little harsh.
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