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Maximilian
Oh, how I adore Maximilian! Pretentious and over-the-top, Yes, and that's what makes it so great! But I'm wondering if it's to over the top for a child today. What do you think?
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It's a nice name. I could see it working for a child today.
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I don't think it's pretentious or over the top at all. It's a nice name, and I'd use it in a heartbeat if my cousin didn't have a son named Max. There are a lot of nickname possibilities as well - Max being the easiest one.
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I think that Maxilimian is recognizable and familiar enough to the general population that it is usable. Yes, it is a bit over-the-top, but only in length. It's not quite as bold as using, say, Bartholomew or Nicodemus - nor as pretentious as something like Lancelot, Lazarus or King.
It's a fine name. I had a cousin in the 90s want to name his son that, and use the nickname Max - so it's been on people's minds for a while.
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Not too over the top to use at all imo. I also love it.
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