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[Opinions] Brandon
Just curious as to what your opinions are of this name. Do you think it's dated?
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I don't think it's dated. Maybe that's because of my age (35) -- I mean, it sounds like someone no older than I am, but I don't think it sounds old on a kid named today. I like it. It's very manly but not overbearing-seeming. (I don't care for Brendan, though - that has "soap opera-iness" for me.)
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I love Brandon
Don't think its dated at all
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I wouldn't say "dated", since it's still pretty popular in the U.S., but it was definitely used a lot in the 80's and 90's. But honestly, I only known one Brandon, he's my cousin and he's turning 20 this year. I've never known anyone else with the name, but I've met quite a few Brendan's.
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I adore it, along with Brendan / Brennan and other similar names.I dont know why you find it dated, in the US, its lost popularity yes, but it is still in the top 30.
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I like it.
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I think it is a lovely and strong name!
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Yes andI can't imagine being more tired of a name than I am this one.
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I've never liked it, sorry. It reminds me of a trendy, soap-opera / romance novel name. But I love Brendan. Now there's a name with history. (See: Brendan the Navigator at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Brendan)
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To me both Brandon and Brendan have that same feel. Trendy, soap-opera-like, not very dignified. Sorry.
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Oh. B-b-b-but Saint Brendan the Navigator. (pout, pout)Did you read the link? It might change your mind. Some people think he reached America in the sixth century, hundreds of years before The Vikings, the Chinese or Columbus.
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I've never liked the name much,
it's not really my style
but I love the name Brennan.. which is
somewhat close, but more unique
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i think it is a nice name although slightly dated
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